Westgate Resorts vacation villas

For UK families who find hotel rooms too cramped for a two-week trip, Westgate Vacation Villas offers a genuinely different way to stay near Disney.

Sitting adjacent to sister resort Westgate Town Center and sharing its full run of amenities, this is a villa-style resort rather than a traditional hotel — full kitchens, separate living areas, and enough space that a family of six won’t be tripping over each other after a long park day.

It’s not themed, and it’s not on Disney property — but for value and space, it’s hard to match a mile from the gates.

⭐ Quick Verdict

Best for: Larger families and longer stays who want space and self-catering options
Stay length sweet spot: 7–14 nights (space pays off most on longer trips)
Transport: Drive or Disney-area shuttle (car recommended)
Vibe: Home-from-home villas, resort pools, holiday-park energy rather than Disney theming

If you’re travelling as a big family group and want room to actually relax between park days, this is one of the most practical options near Disney.

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Tip: Many UK families find a villa here works out cheaper per person than a Disney hotel room once you factor in cooking a few meals in rather than eating out for every one.

🚶 Location & Transport

Westgate Vacation Villas sits in Kissimmee, about a mile from Walt Disney World’s main entrance.

You can:

• Drive to Disney parks in a matter of minutes
• Reach Disney Springs in around 6 miles
• Get to Old Town’s entertainment strip in about 5 miles
• Access ESPN Wide World of Sports and Typhoon Lagoon nearby

Unlike an on-site Disney hotel, there’s no complimentary Disney transport network here, so a hire car (or a hotel shuttle where offered) makes life considerably easier — worth factoring into your budget before booking.

🛏️ Rooms & Accommodation

This is villa living, not standard hotel rooms.

Expect:

• Studio villas up to spacious four-bedroom villas
• Groups of up to 16 in the largest units
• Full kitchens in every villa
• Separate living areas and queen-size sleeper sofas

For UK families used to self-catering cottages, this will feel far more familiar than a typical Disney hotel room — and considerably more practical for a longer stay.

🏊 Pools & Facilities

Facilities here lean towards holiday-park variety rather than boutique polish.

• Shipwreck Island Water Park on-site
• Numerous heated pools and hot tubs shared across the combined resort
• Fitness centre, bicycle rentals, volleyball and tennis courts
• Lakeside marina with boat and kayak rentals nearby

There’s genuinely enough here to fill a rest day without leaving the resort.

🍽️ Dining Options

Dining is casual and mainly self-catering-friendly.

Highlights include:

• On-site Italian and Mexican dining options
• Poolside quick-service snacks
• Full kitchens for families who want to cook in some nights
• Old Town and Disney Springs both a short drive away for evenings out

For UK visitors on a longer trip, being able to cook breakfast rather than pay theme-park prices every morning adds up quickly.

💷 Pros & Cons for UK Visitors

✔ Pros

• Excellent value for larger families or groups
• Full kitchens cut down on dining costs
• On-site water park and multiple pools
• About a mile from Disney’s main entrance
• Good for longer, self-catering-style stays

✖ Cons

• No Disney-owned transport network — a car helps a lot
• No Disney theming or on-site park perks
• Villa-park feel rather than resort polish
• Timeshare “preview pricing” offers are common — worth reading the fine print if approached about a tour

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Is It Best For?

Westgate Vacation Villas works especially well for:

• Larger families or multi-generational groups
• Longer stays where self-catering saves real money
• Budget-conscious trips that still want space and a pool
• Groups splitting a Disney-area stay with days at Universal or SeaWorld

It may be less ideal for:

• Couples wanting a Disney-themed atmosphere
• Short 2–3 night stays where a car isn’t otherwise needed
• Guests who want complimentary Disney transport included

🧭 Alternatives to Compare

If you’re considering Westgate Vacation Villas, you may also want to compare:

• Westgate Town Center Resort (adjacent, same amenities)
• Westgate Leisure Resort (similar villa-style value nearby)
• Quality Inn & Suites by the Parks (simpler hotel-room alternative, similar price point)

If space and self-catering matter more than being inside the Disney bubble, this is one of the most cost-effective options going.

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🏁 Final Thoughts

For UK families used to self-catering holidays, Westgate Vacation Villas offers a genuinely useful alternative to a standard Disney hotel room.

It offers:

✔ Real space for bigger family groups
✔ Full kitchens and real cost savings
✔ A proper on-site water park
✔ A mile from Disney’s main gate

It isn’t themed and it isn’t Disney-owned — but for value and room to breathe on a longer trip, it’s one of the smartest picks nearby.