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Are there two resorts right next to each other in Orlando?

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Instead of try to find resorts close to each other, you might want to try to get all your needed units at the largest resorts in the area. I would suggest either Marriott Grande Vista or Sheraton Vistana Resort. Both are large enough to have two different resort codes in Interval and probably have at least 300 units each.
 

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The lady at at Interval is
Telling me to put in request for Marriott Grande Vista resort because she says they have more Availability and my
Chances would be better if
Getting four 3 bedroom units in one resort.

I would love to hear your opinions on that strategy.

Also, what’s the closest timeshare to Grand Vista for a backup Plan? I’m not
Great at reading that map someone
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Marriott Cypress Harbour and Harbour Lake are around the corner. Sheraton Vistana Villages is also pretty close.

But I don't think any of those have 3BR villas so if you are limiting yourself to that, you would likely need to step down in quality (Bluegreen might have 3BRs) or take your chances at Grande Vista.
 

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Marriott Cypress Harbour and Harbour Lake are around the corner. Sheraton Vistana Villages is also pretty close.

But I don't think any of those have 3BR villas so if you are limiting yourself to that, you would likely need to step down in quality (Bluegreen might have 3BRs) or take your chances at Grande Vista.

Like walking distance around the corner?


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Instead of try to find resorts close to each other, you might want to try to get all your needed units at the largest resorts in the area. I would suggest either Marriott Grande Vista or Sheraton Vistana Resort. Both are large enough to have two different resort codes in Interval and probably have at least 300 units each.

What are the two resort codes for Grand Vista? I only see one.


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One 3-bedrrom unit Christmas Week is nearly impossible (we got one once). Four is unlikely.
 

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One 3-bedrrom unit Christmas Week is nearly impossible (we got one once). Four is unlikely.

We just changed it to Thanksgiving week at Grande Vista Marriott hoping for a better result. If they don’t start coming thru, I’ll add a rental to it, and then I’ll put in the two resorts close by, Cypress and another one that I forget the name.


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The codes for Grand Vista are MGV and MGR.
 

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In the Marriott system, there aren't a lot of choices in Orlando for 3 bedroom, and if you want FOUR 3 bedroom all the same week..... good luck! Marriott Imperial Palms is actually one building, but all the units are very large 3 bedroom villas. It is located right across the street from Royal Palms which are all 2 bedroom. That is right on the same property as the Marriott Hotel. It is an older property, built in the mid 1980's, but they are all nice and the closest resort to Disney.

Your next choice is Marriott's Grande Vista ( be careful of spelling as there is another Grand Vista resort in Orlando - different company) They do have 3 bedroom, but those were only built in the later parts of the resort. Cypress Harbor are all 2 bedroom non lock off. Marriott's Harbour Villas does have some 3 bedroom villas, but I don't think as many as that property doesn't have as many villas either. Grande Vista is the largest of Marriott's properties in Orlando, they have over 1200 rooms there.

Marriott's Lakeshore Village also has 3 bedroom townhomes, and it is really nice, but trying to find 4 of them would be almost impossible. They only have 82 villas there, and they have 8 different floor plans.

If you need that many bedrooms, Grande Vista is best choice. You could also go for a 2 bedroom and then a studio, to come up with 3 bedrooms. At least everyone would be at same property. Good luck!
 

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Go with a Marriott. Depends on what parks. Grand vista is close to universal (15 min drive) Marriott Cypress Harbor is nice too

I spent 6 weeks at grand vista earlier this summer. I learned to like it. I also had a really nice view so that helped.
 

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Is there a resort in Orlando that DOESN'T have another resort right next door? Or at least very close...
 
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