OLCC - anyone good reviews ?

[BocaBum99]

I am a big fan of Orange Lake. I like to go there often and it's very easy to get into on exchange.

It is a megaresort which appeals to some and not to others. The service is somewhat impersonal. And, the grounds are spread out.

Of all the resorts I've been to, it has by far the most amenities. I find that very appealing, especially since I just took up golf. River Island is really great.

I like all the units I've been in, mostly golf villas. They are really big and spacious. I like it that they are standalone units. I have always been in a unit that has new furniture. I am not sure if that's because I am an owner.

I would probably rate the resort a 9. There are a lot of resorts in Orlando that I would rate higher. All the Disney's and Bonnet Creek I would rate higher. I would rate the Marriott's and The Fountains at about the same level as Orange Lake, but for different reasons. Orange Lake has better amenities, but the Marriott's and The Fountains have far better service.

The overall quality of the resort is in my view Gold Crown. I rate it in the top 25% of resorts in Orlando.

That said, Orange Lake overall quality is very reminiscent of Holiday Inn. I don't have a problem with Holiday Inn. But, Holiday Inn is not Marriott, Hyatt, Starwood or Hilton.

The food in the restaurants is average. I do like the burgers in the North Village. And, I love the overall feel of the resort.

It's different. I understand why many people don't like it. And, I also understand why some would rate it a 10. There is room for everyone's opinion.

I would take the exchange just to check it out for yourself.

 

[jjking42]

we enjoyed our stay at orange lake. I would stay thier again.
I still prefer the hgvc seaworld if i can get it

 

[sumauri]

We have stayed in many resorts throughout the years and Orange Lake is the nicest by far. There are people that go to Orange Lake and never leave the premises to visit the major parks because there's so much to do there.

I would give OLCC a 10 rating.

 

[vicki]

After our first exchange through RCI into OLCC (we were placed in a golf villa in the west village) we loved the resort so much we bought a resale. We've been back as both owners and exchangers (when our owner week had already been used) and have had great experiences each time. Does it have the fanciest units we've ever stayed in? No. But it's one of the best resort experiences we've ever had -- lots of pool choices (including River Island, which is fantastic), restaurants on-site, nice golf courses on-site, etc... We enjoy staying there very much and look forward to it for a long time!!!

Vicki (not "Vickie")

 

[snowlady]

I became an owner at Orange Lake about 4 years ago--resale, of course. We have stayed in a golf villa, the tennis villas and the north village in our 6 or so stays. We truly enjoy it. My children are very active and we appreciate the variety of onsite activities. I vacation to relax and enjoy spending time with my family. My in-laws, mother and sister have joined us on a few trips and loved the place. We enjoy the family atmosphere. Lots of grandparents with their kids and grandkids to be found here. It is large and we do use the car to get around but that does not bother us. The inexpensive weekly mini-golf pass, free movies, swimming, slides, tennis, basketball hoops, etc... work for us. My husband enjoys the lighted golf course as he can enjoy the day with us and still get a few holes in. My mother loves the country and western bar-b-que and music night. I like that everyone can find something they like to do!

 

[timetraveler]

My brother and wife checked into OL today. They arrived before noon and had put in an owner placement request. They were granted the North Village request. Their unit had just been given a soft goods update and they said it is beautiful, clean and everthing in working order.