Grand Beach Resort by Diamond is located next to Lake Bryan, just over seven miles from Magic Kingdom, and is an ideal spot for a family vacation. Once you get settled into your condo, get changed into swimsuits, grab goggles and pool toys and get everybody sun-screened up. There are two outdoor heated pools – try them both and pick your favorite. The kiddie pool and the playground will both be big hits with the little ones. Thinking burgers for lunch? Recruit the kids to help carry side-dishes and condiments and head for the outdoor bbq grills throughout the resort. Grand Beach Resort offers daily activities for kids and adults. Play a round of 18-hole mini golf; it’s free! Take advantage of the canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals offered at the resort or relax on the lakeside beach area with hammocks. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the tennis, basketball and volleyball courts.

One, to three-bedroom condos sleep four to eight guests. Full kitchens because sometimes a mini fridge just doesn’t cut it. Head to the on-site convenience store for the basics, or venture to the Publix if you want more options. The kids will be begging to help make your famous double chocolate brownies (and be the official taste testers). And freezers are perfect for storing everything from hot pockets to Ben & Jerry’s. Kill time while the brownies are baking by catching a show on the TV with premium channels, or watch a movie on the DVD player. Bring favorite movies from home or browse the selection of DVDs available to rent at the resort. Pop some popcorn, gather the kids on the couch and get ready for some good old-fashioned family bonding time.

Grand Beach is just five miles from all of the shows, animal experiences and rides at SeaWorld Orlando. Shows include dolphins, orca and sea lions. Pets Ahoy is an exciting show that features dogs, cats, ducks and doves. Stick around for Ignite, the nightly fireworks show. There are two main animal experiences at SeaWorld Orlando. Come face-to-face with dolphins at Dolphin Cove. Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin (Habitat) features five species of penguin. The Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin ride is a motion-based simulator that allows you to experience the South Pole through the eyes of a penguin. It offers two versions: Daredevils will enjoy the “wild” version, and little ones will do best on the family friendly “mild” version. The resort is just over seven miles from Magic Kingdom, home of Disney’s most classic attractions: Dumbo the Flying Elephant, It’s a Small World and Jungle Cruise along with New Fantasyland. Dine in the Beast’s Castle at Be Our Guest and ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. A visit to Universal Studios is a must for movie fans. Ride through Jurassic Park, E.T., Despicable Me and even Harry Potter.