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The Peabody Orlando is the local edition of Memphis' famed Peabody Hotel, featuring the "Peabody Marching Ducks", the hotel mascots that ceremonially make their way to (and from) a central fountain daily.
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Big and convenient, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress mega-resort sits on 1,500 acres of hotel, pools, and other assorted fun - all in Lake Buena Vista, adjacent to Disney World and Epcot. A complimentary shuttle is ready to whisk you around the grounds and to the nearby theme parks.
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"Grande" is appropriate to describe the Spanish-style JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. We're talking about over 1,000 rooms on 500-acres just two miles east of Sea World and 10 miles from the Orlando airport.
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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes brings Ritz-Carlton style to the resort area, including 24-hour room service, twice-daily housekeeping, evening turndown, valet parking, 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour assistance and an espresso maker.
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Located in downtown Orlando, The Grand Bohemian falls more into the "big city downtown hotel" category instead of a resort hotel - yet you're only a couple of blocks from I-4 and a reasonably short drive to the major tourist attractions of the area.
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The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort gives you the Hard Rock experience plus all the convenience of an on-site Universal hotel, including the "Universal Express" ride access, free transportation and priority reservations at Universal restaurants
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The Portofino Bay Hotel is a rather amazing recreation of the Italian seaside resort of Portofino, Italy. A nice, if slightly obnoxious, benefit: Just show your room key and you can skip the regular lines at the rides and attractions of Universal Studios.
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The Orlando World Center Marriott is one of the biggies in Orlando with 200 acres of tropical landscape, a golf course, plenty of places to eat, a seriously nice spa - and several hundred guest rooms.
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The Grand Beach Vacation Resort is a condo rental development with one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. It's located on the shores of Lake Bryan, two or three miles from the entry to Disney World and about an equal distance south of Sea World.
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The Magic Kingdom is the original Disney theme park in Orlando and, in a way, the hub of the Disney universe. It's a much larger version of the original Disneyland in California, with Cinderella's Castle at the center of everything.
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Epcot Center is the second oldest of the Disney World theme parks, just a monorail ride away from the Magic Kingdom. It's kind of an extension of the old idea of a World's Fair, with examinations of world culture and visions of the future.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom, as you might have guessed, is the wild animal park at Disney World. Of course, it is Disney, so you'll also find shows called "Festival of The Lion King" and "Finding Nemo - The Musical".
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Disney-MGM Studios is a rather obvious, but still entertaining, answer to the opening of Universal Studios in Orlando. It's all about the world of the movies, but much more than just Disney flicks.
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Universal Studios Orlando
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Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa is located, of course, in Lake Buena Vista, just outside the entrance to the Disney World theme parks. It's a modern 18-story building with views of Epcot and Downtown Disney - consider it a life-size map for planning your day.
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Hawthorn Orlando Universal is located a block off of International Drive, a short distance south of all the fun of Universal Studios. Free scheduled shuttles will take you to the Disney parks, Universal Studios, Sea World and Wet 'n Wild.
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Like many things in Orlando, the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn are very much oriented toward kids. Only about a mile from Walt Disney World Resort, guests get use of a free shuttle service to Universal Orlando, Sea World, Wet 'n Wild - and the Disney theme parks.
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Those who are looking for something a little more moderately priced and convenient to the Universal Studios complex, should consider the Ramada Plaza Resort East Universal Studios. It's a well-kept facility and includes all the usual mid-level amenities, like an outdoor pool, fitness room, playground, game room and an on-site restaurant.
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The Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista North is within shouting distance (just a mile or two) of the Disney parks and about 15 miles from Orlando International Airport.
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The Wyndham Orlando Resort is located in the International Drive area, making it a short drive to Universal Studios and Sea World and still less than 10 miles from Disney World. The resort sits amidst over 40 acres of lagoons and gardens.
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