Nearby hotel · ~7 miles west of WDW
Encore Resort at Reunion (Vacation Homes)
The most notable managed vacation-home community near WDW: hotel-style services wrapped around private-pool homes with themed kids' rooms and an on-site water park.
Not a Disney-owned hotel
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- Tier
- Nearby hotel
- Typical rate
- $400-1,200+/night for multi-bedroom homes + resort fee
- Getting to parks
- Car recommended (ask about any park shuttle)
- Closest park
- Animal Kingdom
- Pools
- 1
The short version
The most notable managed vacation-home community near WDW: hotel-style services wrapped around private-pool homes with themed kids' rooms and an on-site water park. The per-person math beats hotels for groups of 10+. (Upscale tier, approx. guest rating 4.4/5.)
Why people love it
- Private pools at every home
- On-site water park
- Themed kids rooms
- Full kitchens
Worth knowing
- No Disney perks
- 15 min drive to parks
- Resort fee ~$40+
Best for
- Off-property savings
- Drive/shuttle stays
Getting around
- Car recommended (ask about any park shuttle)
Rooms
| Room | Sleeps | Size | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Bedroom Home | 12 | Varies | Private pool, themed kids rooms |
| 8-Bedroom Home | 18 | Varies | Game room, theater |
| Large Estate Home | 24 | Varies | For the largest groups |
Pools and things to do
- Water park
- Private pools
Amenities
- Encore Water Park
- Private pools
- On-site restaurant
- Grocery delivery
Rates and amenities from encorereunion.com , guest rating about 4.4 out of 5. I confirm everything for your dates.