The Berkley Orlando Kissimmee is a smaller, less crowded resort on the calmer, west side of Walt Disney World. The lobby here is gorgeous, and the pool area has a view of the lake in the background. There’s an indoor clubhouse too with billiards and tables, a great place to hang out. Don’t bother unpacking once you get to your condo, just get changed into swimsuits and get ready to hit both of the outdoor pools: there’s a U-Shaped pool and a lap pool. Go for a swim or relax with a drink from the poolside bar & grille. Get your cardio on at the well-equipped fitness center while the kids spend time in the arcade. A post-workout visit to the full-service spa is a must. Treat yourself to a facial, massage or nail treatment.

Two- to four-bedroom condos sleep six to ten guests. Deluxe three-bedroom condos offer a slightly different layout. Fully equipped kitchens have everything that you need to whip up anything from sandwiches to multi-course meals. Get in touch with your inner-Betty Crocker and bake up a batch of your famous chocolate chip cookies. You shouldn’t have any trouble persuading the little ones to assist – and make sure that the chocolate chip-to-cookie ratio is correct. You’ll be thankful for the in-suite washer/dryer when it’s time for post-chocolate cleanup. Flatscreen TVs with DVD players are perfect for family movie night. Bring favorite movies from home, pop some popcorn and call everyone into the living room. First kid on the couch gets to choose the movie. The resort also offers a 52-seat private movie theater that screens kid-friendly movies. Once the kids are in bed, enjoy a relaxing soak in the jetted tub. Wine optional but recommended.

A shuttle to major theme parks is included in your stay at The Berkley Orlando Kissimmee. Check out Disney’s most classic family friendly attractions Dumbo the Flying Elephant^®, It’s a Small World^® and Pirates of the Caribbean^® at Magic Kingdom^®. Experience the food and culture of eleven countries at Epcot’s^® World Showcase^®, ride Ellen’s Energy Adventure^® or go Soarin’^®. See the flamingos, giraffes and African elephants at Animal Kingdom^®. Show off your bravery on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror^® at Hollywood Studios^®. SeaWorld^® features rides, animal experiences and shows. Fly like a manta ray on Manta, experience the South Pole through the eyes of a penguin on Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin (offering two versions: mild & wild) and ride the floorless virtual reality rollercoaster, Kraken Unleashed. Shows include sea lions, orca whales and dolphins and animal experiences include dolphins and penguins. Universal Orlando^® is a theme park for movie lovers. The rides at Universal Studios^® feature E.T., Shrek, the Transformers and even the minions from Despicable Me. The Blues Brothers Show, Fear Factor Live and Animal Actors On Location are just some of the shows offered. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter^® lets you experience the magic of J.K. Rowling. Diagon Alley is home to Flight of the Hippogriff and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. Catch the Hogwarts Express at King’s Cross Station (with a park-to-park ticket) and head over to Hogsmeade, located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure^®. Ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, see a performance from the Frog Choir and dine at Three Broomsticks. Universal’s Islands of Adventure^® also features the Jurassic Park River Adventure^®, The Incredible Hulk Coaster^® and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man^®.