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Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Blvd.vsDisney's Wilderness Lodge
Both Crowne Plaza Orlando - Universal Blvd and Disney's Wilderness Lodge are endorsed by writers. On balance, Disney's Wilderness Lodge scores significantly higher than Crowne Plaza Orlando - Universal Blvd. Disney's Wilderness Lodge is ranked #12 in Orlando with accolades from 9 publications such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and Oyster.
Hotel Kinetic Orlando Universal Blvd.
Frommer's
Star Service
Gayot
7800 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This sleek, 15-story high-rise is conveniently located a block east of I-Drive and caters primarily to business travelers." Full review
Star Service "Located near Sand Lake Avenue, and a five-minute drive from Islands of Adventure, this is spry Crowne Plaza affiliate is an unusually inviting option for individuals and couples. " Full review
Gayot "Providing a quiet room in the world's busiest tourist corridor is the goal of this hotel located minutes from Universal Studios."
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Gayot
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Lonely Planet
901 Timberline Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $344/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"It's not exactly luxurious -- subpar bedding; constant crowds; long lines -- but the 727-room Wilderness Lodge is still a superb family resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The setting resembles that of the great national parks of the Northwest, with towering pines, a spewing geyser, and rough rocky terrain surrounding a spectacular pool."
Rough Guide Star
"This magnificent, oversized replica of a frontier log cabin is furnished with massive totem poles, a wood-burning fire in the lobby, and Southern-style rocking chairs."
Fodor's "The architects outdid themselves in designing this seven-story hotel modeled after majestic turn-of-the-20th-century lodges in the American Northwest." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A towering lobby filled with totem poles, a replica geyser, and a waterfall-fed rock pool—this Orlando fantasy channels America's national parks to uncanny effect." Full review
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Take a ride on a pony or in a horse-drawn carriage.
Gayot "Even if you don’t stay there, the Wilderness Lodge is a can’t-miss attraction at Walt Disney World."
The Telegraph8.0
"The iconic lodges of America’s National Parks are recreated in this immense log cabin style resort complete with pine forest, babbling indoor-outdoor stream, and a waterfall that flows into the swimming pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Just a boat ride from the Magic Kingdom, this resort gives you the best of both worlds: convenience and relaxation." Full review
Frommer's "This effective riff on Yellowstone’s woody Old Faithful Lodge, swaddled by oaks and pines, is picturesque and the least expensive of the Deluxe category" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The handsome lobby's low-lit tepee chandeliers, hand-carved totem pole and dramatic 80ft fireplace echo national-park lodges of America's old West." Full review
