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1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
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Holiday Inn - in the Walt Disney World Resort
Ranked #11 of 336 hotels in Orlando
4.5 of 5 stars 511 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(43)
  • Pool area(22)
  • Breakfast buffet(22)
  • Shuttle buses(21)
  • Friendly and helpful(20)
  • Hot tub(12)
  • Kids ate free(11)
  • Front desk staff(10)
  • Hotel Plaza Blvd(9)
  • Great location(9)
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Wisconsin, USA
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“We'll be back!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
24
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We initially found the Holiday Inn at WDW on trip advisor. After staying at a Disney resort all 5 of my past visits, and being thoroughly disgusted the last 2 times, there was no way I was taking my family back. (They need some serious refurbishments) Was I nervous about staying off property for the first time? You bet! But the minute we pulled up I knew I had nothing to worry about, and I was right. I planned this trip for my 7 other family members, so there was a little pressure to do well :)
The staff were more than accomodating, and extremely friendly! Everyone welcomed us back at the end of each day, and greeted us each morning as we headed out. We had adjoining rooms on the 5th floor of the wing building. It was great! The shuttles to the parks were exactly the same as the shuttles you get at the Disney resorts, except they are blue. Honestly, I felt like we were staying at a "mini-disney resort". It wasn't giant and loud and run down, it was small and quiet, and new and clean......and still offered most of the same perks as when staying on property. It was perfect for our trip. We will be back, for sure!
I work at a hotel in the midwest, and we are known for our great, Mid-western hospitality. This is something that I am always looking for at other properties, and the staff at Holiday Inn at WDW definitely delivered! Kudos to a great staff and a wonderful hotel!

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GuestServices1805, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn - in the Walt Disney World Resort, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear A H,

Thank you so much for your five star review, it means so much to us when we can not only meet your expectation but exceed them!!!!

Our staff tries hard to make you feel welcome and right at home, we are glad that we made you feel that way every day.

We are always striving to keep families as close together as possible!! We do everything in our power to make sure that you and your family have everything that you need, starting with the rooms.

Having the Disney buses is definitely a perk that makes us a great location. We are close enough to the parks but far enough away from the hustle and bustle.

Once again thank you for you glowing five star review it makes our team feel like we are part of your family!!!!

We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to our hotel real soon!


Sincerely,

Angela Knapper
Guest Service Supervisor

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London, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Our family stayed here last year for 18 nights only just got round to leave a review as i don't normally do this but i have to make an exception here the hotel was lovely really clean and modern. rooms were spacious enough room for the four of us and spotlessly cleaned daily the pool was perfect never to packed and clean. the staff were always polite and helpful but i must mention spencer as he was so helpful and a genuine gentlemen on the front desk great time had by all of us.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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GuestServices1805, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn - in the Walt Disney World Resort, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear Edwards1970,

We greatly appreciate you making the exception for us as we love to know how we are doing.

Spencer is definitely a great asset to our front desk team. We will make sure that he is recognized for the great job he did to make your stay perfect.

I want to thank you for such a glowing review and hope that you will keep us in mind if you are ever in the Orlando area.


Sincerely,

Angela Knapper
Guest Service Supervisor

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Miami
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great spot to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Very nice hotel, with good ammenities. I stayed for business, but was scouting it out for future family trips. Resaurant was good for breakfast, and the bar was nice too. I like the grab and go section for a quick snack also. Pool was very nice, and the weight room was adequate for a quick workout. It could be bigger, but as long as you get a machine it works. I've seen better and worst. The room was nice size and very clean. You can tell that this hotel had been recently updated.

I did have issues with a parking fee of $10. I usually stay at Disney Hotels and they never charge for parking. Even as a priority member I couldn't get out of this one.

The location was great. Just a short walk to Downtown disney.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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GuestServices1805, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn - in the Walt Disney World Resort, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear Stan J,

We would like to thank you for your great review.

Having the grab and go area is great because it makes it easy to grab drinks and/or snacks before heading to the parks.

Being just 10 minutes form Downtown Disney makes it easy to do some quick Disney shopping or just to get out for a walk.

We hope to see you back soon with your family and no work.


Sincerely,

Angela Knapper
Guest Service Supervisor

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Huntsville, Alabama
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Good time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
7
people found this review helpful

Our first time at WDW staying in a non-Disney hotel. Room was very average with an exceptionally narrow shower, but we were pleased to see it was a shower and not a tub/shower.
The transportation was very much like the buses for the Disney Hotels and took us where we needed to be.
I was surprised to have to pay for parking, but we would have had to pay at Disney parks anyway.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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GuestServices1805, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn - in the Walt Disney World Resort, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear Scuba_girl81.

We appreciate your great review of our hotel.

We’re glad that you liked the shower as opposed to the tub shower combo. When you come to visit us again please let us know as we do have different room’s types and can find you one that would be a perfect fit for your needs.

The buses to the theme parks are a great perk to our hotel and with departure times every 30 minutes it makes it easy to grab one when you are ready to go.

Thank you again for you review and we look forward to seeing you again soon.


Sincerely,

Angela Knapper
Guest Service Supervisor

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Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, United States
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Fourth time here.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

This hotel has it all. Lovely rooms, great staff, perfectly heated pool. The breakfast buffet is wonderful with omelettes and eggs cooked to order. It is centrally located and there are disney buses available. We come once a year for business sometimes twice a year. This is our fourth time here and we could not be happier. I am a Holiday Inn platinum member. I stay in many many properties each year and this ranks at the top of my favorites.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
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