Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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We had the privilege of touring the Four Seasons Orlando today (located in Golden Oak). The facility, grounds, and service are simply amazing! This place has over 440 rooms, a kids' area so the young ones can have some fun, and five acres of Explorer Island with pools, water slides, a climbing wall, lazy river and family gaming area.
There's also an adults only pool area for a nice, quiet retreat, a spa with 18 treatment rooms, and a golf course, tennis courts, fitness center and running trail!
There are 5 restaurants on property (3 are open now, the 4th opens next week, and the final opens in ~2 months).
Obviously, since this resort is on Disney property, they have your Disney fix as well. There's a Disney Character Breakfast several times a week, transportation to and from the parks, and Disney Park Merchandise delivery to your room.

We took a lot of pictures and some video today. Christine shared quite a few pictures and our thoughts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Here are some of the pictures I took... (Unfortunately, my videos didn't turn out the best, but this video is WAY better anyway..._

We'll start with the lobby area:
(Note Pic #2: The Disney Planning Center, where they help you with all your Disney World questions!)

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More interior:

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The grounds were gorgeous as well...

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More grounds...

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The room we visited was VERY nice...

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More room pics...

Each room comes with an iPad you can use to order food, request assistance, etc.

Each bathroom also has the in-mirror TV. We love those!

[BrerGnat]

But...where are all the people???

[Hammer]

Nice pictures! One thing to mention is the level of service you receive at a Four Seasons hotel or resort. They make every guest, regardless of room category, feel very special, without being snotty.

While I think Christine's tour was early in the day, Four Seasons hotels never look crowded. Even when I have been at Four Seasons for a conference and I know people are there, you just don't see many people milling about.

Let's remember the hotel has only been open for a month and it actually opened ahead of schedule, as I think it wasn't originally going to be ready until Labor Day. There will be people there, but it won't feel like it. It always feels, at least to me, like you have the hotel to yourself.

[AgentC]

Let's remember the hotel has only been open for a month and it actually opened ahead of schedule, as I think it wasn't originally going to be ready until Labor Day. There will be people there, but it won't feel like it. It always feels, at least to me, like you have the hotel to yourself.

I think the early opening is why they are giving such a great FL resident discount. It only goes through mid October. I will definitely post a review after I stay there. My expectations are pretty high after Christine's tour.

[Mitzie]

That pool area looks very nice. I am interested to hear back from people who stay there how the internal transportation works. We like Disney's buses and things and we would like to know if the 4 Seasons runs all the parks and things as often as Disney does.

[disneykidsince1970]

It looks totally awesome. I've always wanted to stay at a Four Seasons. Is it "Disney" enough fo me I wonder? My husband will love it and it could be a good compromise (as he isn't a big Disney fan) ... But will I feel like I am at Disney?

[AgentC]

We just got back and I will try to have a review up soon.

Super short summary- Phenomenal, bus schedule needs a bit of work, does not have a Disney feel (but it does have a Disney desk with very friendly DIsney cast members) and hands down best staff of anywhere I have ever stayed.

[Mitzie]

So the buses for the 4 Seasons picked up and dropped off at T&T not out front with the Disney resorts? How about the other parks/water parks/DTD? Did the buses run as often or where you waiting more?

[Mitzie]

I took note last weekend while we were at WDW that a 4 Seasons bus for HS was dropping off/picking up but it was quiet far from the gate of the park. A little bit of a walk involved.