Pros

  • Large, attractive balcony- and kitchen-equipped condos and homes
  • 10 pools and a five-acre water park with a lazy river, plus hot tubs
  • Seven on-site restaurants, including the rooftop Eleven with views of Disney fireworks
  • Three excellent golf courses and two golf academies
  • Kids' club with all-day activities
  • Full-service spa and salon for hair, nail, and massage treatments
  • Well-equipped gym and six tennis courts (plus a pro shop)
  • Free parking and shuttle service around resort
  • Ample spaces for meetings, events, and weddings
  • 20-minute drive from Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot Theme Parks
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Cons

  • Huge compound can be difficult to navigate; intra-resort shuttles necessary from most rooms
  • Daily resort fee (includes in-room Wi-Fi)
  • Some reports of maintenance issues, like malfunctioning appliances and electronics
  • Some in-room TVs are older models with poor-quality picture
  • Room service operates under limited hours
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Bottom Line

About 20 minutes south of Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park, the sprawling 360-room Reunion Resort is a condo property with lots to do on-site. Its one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas have full kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and furnished outdoor spaces. In-room Wi-Fi, access to the huge, stellar water park with a lazy river, parking, and entry to 10 pools are covered by the daily resort fee. Other top features include daily kids' activities, three signature golf courses, and multiple restaurants , including one offering views of Disney fireworks. Beware that the huge complex means taking the intra-resort shuttle is often necessary. Another South of Disney hotel worth considering is the all-villa Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas- Lake Buena Vista, which has a scaled-down (but still plentiful) list of features and generally lower rates.

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Reunion Resort

What’s the Scene Like at Reunion Resort?

This massive condo-style golf resort strives to please everyone -- and usually does – especially with its fabulous water park. 

A sprawling, meticulously groomed mini-city of a resort with 360 condo-style guest rooms, the Reunion Resort is many things to many people. It's a terrific place for groups -- the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and Detroit Tigers baseball teams have stayed here during spring training -- and it’s a popular venue for weddings, golf reunions, corporate retreats, and big families thanks to ample space in the rooms, which start at 700 square feet. A bevy of dining options, a spa, 54 holes of golf, tennis courts, kids' activities, and multiple pools (including the most elaborate water park with a lazy river south of Orlando) all work to keep guests on the property -- even if the Disney theme parks are just 15 to 20 minutes away by car. Reunion Resort, along with Innisbrook Resort in Tampa and Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, is part of the Grand Golf Resorts of Florida.

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Where is Reunion Resort Located?

It’s situated about 15 minutes south of Disney’s theme parks and a 40-minute drive from Orlando International Airport. 

Reunion's 2,300 acres are situated just east of Interstate 4, about a 15- to 20-minute drive from Disney's area theme parks. As at most Orlando resorts, a car is essential, even if it's just used for driving to nearby strip malls, chain restaurants, or the grocery store. Parking is free here.

  • 15- to 20-minute drive to Disney theme parks
  • 20- to 25-minute drive to Downtown Disney, a retail and dining complex that also provides park-and-ride service to the Disney theme parks
  • 40- to 45-minute drive to Orlando International Airport
  • 45-minute drive downtown Orlando; Orange Avenue has a notable dining and nightlife scene, and non-theme-park attractions like Harry P. Leu Gardens and Loch Haven Park, which is home to Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, and Orlando Science Center
  • 75- to 90-minute drive to Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center
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What are Rooms Like at Reunion Resort?

Huge suites have marble-tiled bathrooms, balconies, and full kitchens that put them among the best condo units in Orlando. 

Offering much more than a typical hotel room, the guest rooms here range from one-bedroom condo-style units to private, eight-bedroom homes (Reunion Resort units include privately owned homes, rentals, and vacation timeshares). As in most Central Florida resorts, the rooms have a muted color palette, and while the decor varies across units, it's generally more tasteful than what you'll find at other nearby resorts, like the cheaper Mystic Dunes or the often more expensive Boardwalk Villas.

Please note, however, that exactly where you stay within the resort is important: Because of the size of the property, trips from your room to the water park, spa, or golf courses may necessitate using one of the free resort shuttles (they run 24/7). The most convenient rooms are those in the central resort building, the 11-floor Reunion Grande, where the front desk, concierge, golf clubhouse, and most of the restaurants are located. Other units are farther afield, though all are near something -- the Seven Eagles section of Reunion, for example, is just a two-minute walk from the Seven Eagles pool, the fitness center, and the Cove bar and restaurant. If you find a particular amenity important, it's worth requesting a room nearby.

The base-level room type, the One-Bedroom Estate Villa, has 700 square feet of space, split between a master bedroom, one bathroom, a full kitchen, a living and dining room, and a balcony. Elsewhere at the resort, two- and three-bedroom villas are available, as are stand-alone furnished vacation houses with anywhere from three to eight bedrooms. Many of the stand-alone homes feature private pools.

All room types feature full kitchens, each with a stove, dishwasher, full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, tea kettle, knife set, glassware, cooking utensils, place settings for four people, and cleaning supplies, like dish soap, paper towels, and laundry detergent. They all have small balconies (ground-level units have patios), bedrooms with walk-in closets, and spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers, separate tubs, hairdryers with diffusers, and bath products. Most units come with a washer/dryer and a sleeper sofa in the living room. There is a flat-screen TV in the living room and in every bedroom, but some guests have noted that they're generally older models with picture quality that varies per channel. In-room Wi-Fi is covered by the daily resort fee. Daily housekeeping is free -- something that is not usually provided at the Disney villas and many other condo-style resorts.

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What Features are Available at Reunion Resort?

Some of the biggest and nicest features outside Disney are located here. 

Reunion's fitness center has a variety of Life Fitness cardio machines (personal TV screens on all of them) and weight machines and free weights. Personal trainers are available by appointment. The tennis pavilion houses six courts, plus a pro shop with gear for sale or rent. The hotel also offers bike rentals (by the hour, day, or week), and a rotating weekly schedule of yoga and other fitness classes for a fee. The small spa has a varied menu of massages, facials, body treatments, hair and nail services, and waxing. There is 25,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space for conferences, weddings, and other events, plus a business center with computers and a printer. The resort operates 24-hour shuttles around the vast property, which is often a necessity for guests.

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What are Pools Like at Reunion Resort?

The 10 pools are fantastic, plus there’s a stellar five-acre water park with a lazy river. 

Reunion Resort has an excellent collection of 10 pools, including a rooftop one, as well as a five-acre water park. The lifeguarded water park includes a freeform pool, streaming lazy river pool, multiple waterslides, and kids' play area with jungle gym, plus beach volleyball courts and food and drink service. Plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas fill the area.

Pools outside of the water park include the mellower, zero-entry Seven Eagles pool, with two hot tubs, and a rooftop pool adjacent to the Eleven restaurant, at the top of the Reunion Grande building. There are eight small and quiet "neighborhood" pools scattered around the property for those staying farther away from the two main pool areas.

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What Golf Courses are Available at Reunion Resort?

Three well-regarded courses are on-site: one by Arnold Palmer, one by Jack Nicklaus, and one by Tom Watson. 

Some of the best golf in Orlando is at Reunion Resort, as there are 54 holes designed by golf pros with names that even non-golfers would recognize. The 6,916-yard Legacy Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, has more than 50 feet of elevation change -- a rarity in Florida -- while the 7,244-yard Tradition Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is notable for its 18 flat, parkland-style holes. The 7,154-yard, Watson Course rounds out the options. The green fees are steep, but they include the cost of a cart, and they're in line with what other resorts charge. Callaway rental equipment is charged per 18 holes. There are two on-site golf academies offering lessons and training, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant, bar, and locker rooms.

 

Is Reunion Resort Family-Friendly?

This is an excellent family resort, thanks to huge rooms, kids’ activities, and a top-notch water park.

For families looking for sports and activities, poolside relaxation, and varied dining -- rather than proximity to Disney's parks, like you'd find at the more expensive Boardwalk Villas -- Reunion is a good value, particularly given its near-luxury level of service and features. The Kids Crew activity center hosts half- and full-day supervised programs (crafts, games, and movies for kids ages 4 to 12), and the five-acre water park, with waterslides and shallow play areas, has lifeguards on duty. There are tennis and golf programs for kids ages 4 to 12, and kid-friendly menus at the Clubhouse, The Grill at the Water Park, and Forte restaurants.

 

What Restaurants and Bars are Available at Reunion Resort?

There are multiple restaurant options on-site, including a sushi bar, Italian restaurant, and rooftop steakhouse.

There's plenty to eat here: options range from casual burgers and salads at the Clubhouse to New York strip steak at Eleven, which is a restaurant, bar, and poolside lounge located on the roof of the Reunion Grande building. It’s a popular spot to take in the nightly Disney fireworks display. Forte, an upscale modern Italian restaurant, open for dinner only, offers pastas, seafood, steaks and chops, and a great wine list. The Cove, a small bar next to the Seven Eagles pool, serves a light menu of Caribbean-influenced bites like shrimp tacos and jerk pork sliders, along with smoothies, beer, wine, and cocktails. The Grill at the Water Park restaurant serves finger foods like chicken wings, sandwiches, and pizzas, as well as umbrella-topped drinks. The Grande Lobby Sushi Bar has fancy cocktails and a small sushi menu. Additionally, all rooms have complete kitchens, so self-catering is an option -- a Publix grocery store is a short drive away. Room service is available from morning until late (from 6:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. during our stay), with a short break in the afternoon.

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Things You Should Know About Reunion Resort

Also Known As

  • Reunion Grand Resort

Room Types

  • One Bedroom Reunion Grande Suite
  • One Bedroom Villa
  • Private Home - Deluxe Eight Bedroom
  • Private Home - Deluxe Five Bedroom
  • Private Home - Estate Five Bedroom
  • Private Home - Estate Four Bedroom
  • Private Home - Superior Five Bedroom
  • Private Home - Superior Four Bedroom
  • Private Home - Superior Six Bedroom
  • Private Home - Superior Three Bedroom
  • Three Bedroom Villa
  • Two Bedroom Reunion Grande Suite
  • Two Bedroom Villa

Address

7593 Gathering Drive, Kissimmee, Florida 34747-3162, United States

Phone

(407) 662-1000

Website

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Reunion Resort

What’s the Scene Like at Reunion Resort?

This massive condo-style golf resort strives to please everyone -- and usually does – especially with its fabulous water park. 

A sprawling, meticulously groomed mini-city of a resort with 360 condo-style guest rooms, the Reunion Resort is many things to many people. It's a terrific place for groups -- the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and Detroit Tigers baseball teams have stayed here during spring training -- and it’s a popular venue for weddings, golf reunions, corporate retreats, and big families thanks to ample space in the rooms, which start at 700 square feet. A bevy of dining options, a spa, 54 holes of golf, tennis courts, kids' activities, and multiple pools (including the most elaborate water park with a lazy river south of Orlando) all work to keep guests on the property -- even if the Disney theme parks are just 15 to 20 minutes away by car. Reunion Resort, along with Innisbrook Resort in Tampa and Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, is part of the Grand Golf Resorts of Florida.

See More What’s the Scene Like at Reunion Resort?

Where is Reunion Resort Located?

It’s situated about 15 minutes south of Disney’s theme parks and a 40-minute drive from Orlando International Airport. 

Reunion's 2,300 acres are situated just east of Interstate 4, about a 15- to 20-minute drive from Disney's area theme parks. As at most Orlando resorts, a car is essential, even if it's just used for driving to nearby strip malls, chain restaurants, or the grocery store. Parking is free here.

  • 15- to 20-minute drive to Disney theme parks
  • 20- to 25-minute drive to Downtown Disney, a retail and dining complex that also provides park-and-ride service to the Disney theme parks
  • 40- to 45-minute drive to Orlando International Airport
  • 45-minute drive downtown Orlando; Orange Avenue has a notable dining and nightlife scene, and non-theme-park attractions like Harry P. Leu Gardens and Loch Haven Park, which is home to Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, and Orlando Science Center
  • 75- to 90-minute drive to Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center
See More Where is Reunion Resort Located?

What are Rooms Like at Reunion Resort?

Huge suites have marble-tiled bathrooms, balconies, and full kitchens that put them among the best condo units in Orlando. 

Offering much more than a typical hotel room, the guest rooms here range from one-bedroom condo-style units to private, eight-bedroom homes (Reunion Resort units include privately owned homes, rentals, and vacation timeshares). As in most Central Florida resorts, the rooms have a muted color palette, and while the decor varies across units, it's generally more tasteful than what you'll find at other nearby resorts, like the cheaper Mystic Dunes or the often more expensive Boardwalk Villas.

Please note, however, that exactly where you stay within the resort is important: Because of the size of the property, trips from your room to the water park, spa, or golf courses may necessitate using one of the free resort shuttles (they run 24/7). The most convenient rooms are those in the central resort building, the 11-floor Reunion Grande, where the front desk, concierge, golf clubhouse, and most of the restaurants are located. Other units are farther afield, though all are near something -- the Seven Eagles section of Reunion, for example, is just a two-minute walk from the Seven Eagles pool, the fitness center, and the Cove bar and restaurant. If you find a particular amenity important, it's worth requesting a room nearby.

The base-level room type, the One-Bedroom Estate Villa, has 700 square feet of space, split between a master bedroom, one bathroom, a full kitchen, a living and dining room, and a balcony. Elsewhere at the resort, two- and three-bedroom villas are available, as are stand-alone furnished vacation houses with anywhere from three to eight bedrooms. Many of the stand-alone homes feature private pools.

All room types feature full kitchens, each with a stove, dishwasher, full-size fridge, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, tea kettle, knife set, glassware, cooking utensils, place settings for four people, and cleaning supplies, like dish soap, paper towels, and laundry detergent. They all have small balconies (ground-level units have patios), bedrooms with walk-in closets, and spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers, separate tubs, hairdryers with diffusers, and bath products. Most units come with a washer/dryer and a sleeper sofa in the living room. There is a flat-screen TV in the living room and in every bedroom, but some guests have noted that they're generally older models with picture quality that varies per channel. In-room Wi-Fi is covered by the daily resort fee. Daily housekeeping is free -- something that is not usually provided at the Disney villas and many other condo-style resorts.

See More What are Rooms Like at Reunion Resort?

What Features are Available at Reunion Resort?

Some of the biggest and nicest features outside Disney are located here. 

Reunion's fitness center has a variety of Life Fitness cardio machines (personal TV screens on all of them) and weight machines and free weights. Personal trainers are available by appointment. The tennis pavilion houses six courts, plus a pro shop with gear for sale or rent. The hotel also offers bike rentals (by the hour, day, or week), and a rotating weekly schedule of yoga and other fitness classes for a fee. The small spa has a varied menu of massages, facials, body treatments, hair and nail services, and waxing. There is 25,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space for conferences, weddings, and other events, plus a business center with computers and a printer. The resort operates 24-hour shuttles around the vast property, which is often a necessity for guests.

See More What Features are Available at Reunion Resort?

What are Pools Like at Reunion Resort?

The 10 pools are fantastic, plus there’s a stellar five-acre water park with a lazy river. 

Reunion Resort has an excellent collection of 10 pools, including a rooftop one, as well as a five-acre water park. The lifeguarded water park includes a freeform pool, streaming lazy river pool, multiple waterslides, and kids' play area with jungle gym, plus beach volleyball courts and food and drink service. Plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas fill the area.

Pools outside of the water park include the mellower, zero-entry Seven Eagles pool, with two hot tubs, and a rooftop pool adjacent to the Eleven restaurant, at the top of the Reunion Grande building. There are eight small and quiet "neighborhood" pools scattered around the property for those staying farther away from the two main pool areas.

See More What are Pools Like at Reunion Resort?

What Golf Courses are Available at Reunion Resort?

Three well-regarded courses are on-site: one by Arnold Palmer, one by Jack Nicklaus, and one by Tom Watson. 

Some of the best golf in Orlando is at Reunion Resort, as there are 54 holes designed by golf pros with names that even non-golfers would recognize. The 6,916-yard Legacy Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, has more than 50 feet of elevation change -- a rarity in Florida -- while the 7,244-yard Tradition Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is notable for its 18 flat, parkland-style holes. The 7,154-yard, Watson Course rounds out the options. The green fees are steep, but they include the cost of a cart, and they're in line with what other resorts charge. Callaway rental equipment is charged per 18 holes. There are two on-site golf academies offering lessons and training, plus a clubhouse with a restaurant, bar, and locker rooms.

 

Is Reunion Resort Family-Friendly?

This is an excellent family resort, thanks to huge rooms, kids’ activities, and a top-notch water park.

For families looking for sports and activities, poolside relaxation, and varied dining -- rather than proximity to Disney's parks, like you'd find at the more expensive Boardwalk Villas -- Reunion is a good value, particularly given its near-luxury level of service and features. The Kids Crew activity center hosts half- and full-day supervised programs (crafts, games, and movies for kids ages 4 to 12), and the five-acre water park, with waterslides and shallow play areas, has lifeguards on duty. There are tennis and golf programs for kids ages 4 to 12, and kid-friendly menus at the Clubhouse, The Grill at the Water Park, and Forte restaurants.

 

What Restaurants and Bars are Available at Reunion Resort?

There are multiple restaurant options on-site, including a sushi bar, Italian restaurant, and rooftop steakhouse.

There's plenty to eat here: options range from casual burgers and salads at the Clubhouse to New York strip steak at Eleven, which is a restaurant, bar, and poolside lounge located on the roof of the Reunion Grande building. It’s a popular spot to take in the nightly Disney fireworks display. Forte, an upscale modern Italian restaurant, open for dinner only, offers pastas, seafood, steaks and chops, and a great wine list. The Cove, a small bar next to the Seven Eagles pool, serves a light menu of Caribbean-influenced bites like shrimp tacos and jerk pork sliders, along with smoothies, beer, wine, and cocktails. The Grill at the Water Park restaurant serves finger foods like chicken wings, sandwiches, and pizzas, as well as umbrella-topped drinks. The Grande Lobby Sushi Bar has fancy cocktails and a small sushi menu. Additionally, all rooms have complete kitchens, so self-catering is an option -- a Publix grocery store is a short drive away. Room service is available from morning until late (from 6:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. during our stay), with a short break in the afternoon.

See More What Golf Courses are Available at Reunion Resort?

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Gameroom / Arcade

  • Golf Course

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Kids Club

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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