Located just two miles from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Westgate Towers located in Kissimmee is so close to the parks you may get a glimpse of Mickey from your balcony. After dropping off your luggage in your condo, get changed into swimsuits, grab pool toys and water wings, apply sunscreen and get ready to be amazed. In addition to the three heated pools, hot tubs and children’s wading pool at Westgate Towers resort guests also receive access to the facilities at Westgate Vacation Villas, just a half mile away. Back at the Towers, little ones can play on the kid’s playground while the big kids hang out in the arcade. If the weather is cooperating, take advantage of the poolside bbq grill for a family cookout. Recruit the kids to help carry side-dishes and condiments.

Studio condos sleep four guests. Kitchenettes have a mini fridge and a microwave, allowing you to prepare the basics or heat up leftovers. One- and two-bedroom condos sleep four to eight guests. A family field trip to the Publix is definitely in order – your full kitchen won’t stock itself. Recruit the kids to help bake your famous double chocolate brownies (not that they’ll need convincing). When the kids end up with chocolate on their clothes (and you know they will), take advantage of the in-suite washer/dryer in one- and two-bedroom condos. Flatscreen TVs with cable are perfect for catching a Friends rerun. Gather everyone on the couch with a selection of snacks and get ready to laugh. Be sure to pack some of your favorite movies from home, DVD players are perfect for family movie night. When the little ones are off to dreamland, enjoy a relaxing soak in your in-suite jetted tub. Wine optional – but recommended. But wait, there’s more! Westgate Towers is a pet-friendly resort, so your four-legged family member can come along for all the fun.

Westgate Towers has a free shuttle to Disney, Universal^® and SeaWorld^®. Walt Disney World’s^® Magic Kingdom^® is home to classic attractions Pirates of the Caribbean^®, It’s a Small World^®, Dumbo the Flying Elephant^® and many more. Experience the food and culture of eleven countries around the world at the World Showcase^® in Epcot^®. See short films from Disney and Pixar in 4D at the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival. Learn about technology and science through activities and interactive exhibits at Innoventions. Pandora – The World of Avatar^® can be found at Animal Kingdom^®. Ride Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris and the Kali River Rapids. Head to Hollywood Studios^® to ride the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror^®, see Muppet*Vision 3D and go on the Rock’n’Rollercoaster starring Aerosmith. If you love movies, then you will love Universal Orlando^®. Go on an adventure with E.T., get in touch with your inner Minion, and visit Springfield with the Simpsons at Universal Studios^®. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter^® is a must for fans of J.K. Rowling’s series about a boy wizard and his friends. Attend a wand choosing ceremony, try butterbeer and ride the Hogwarts Express (with a park-to-park ticket). Come face-to-face with a dinosaur and King Kong. And help Spider-Man rescue The Statue of Liberty.