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When a trip to Disney World is on your calendar, among the many things to think about for your Orlando vacation package is where to stay, and Orlando holiday villas are a real alternative to the regular hotels and motels in Central Florida.

The best known hotels are the resort hotels in Disney World and these may be your best option if you have a small group or if you intend to use almost all of your vacation in Orlando out and about in Walt Disney’s theme parks. Check out the vacation package deals that give you park passes as part of the total cost and compare this to your expenses if you had to buy tickets separately. Factor in the benefits of free transportation (although some local hotels offer free shuttle buses) and extended park hours (if applicable) and this could be the best option for your budget.

Staying in a hotel with free theme park transportation can reduce the cost of your vacation as there is no need to hire a car if you have flown into Orlando. Even for those visitors who drive down, once here they can leave their car in the parking lot and not have to pay money for parking and gas.

Some families prefer to stay in a hotel so that the children can find playmates when playing at the hotel pool. For some parents this takes the pressure off having to keep the kids amused all the time and it often helps stop the squabbling between siblings if there is someone else to play with. Many of the hotels often have other activities like video games or pool tables or ping pong which help to stop the kids getting bored.

If you choose a well known chain of hotels for your Orlando vacation – Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton or similar – you can generally count on the fact that the quality is going to be reliable. The ability to pay for your hotel accommodation by credit card gives you some security in case things are not as promised when you made the reservation and you need to charge the cost back.

How does this compare with an Orlando holiday villa?

One big advantage in using an Orlando holiday villa is the cost benefit if your family or group is large. The majority of vacation home owners or management companies price their homes independently of the party size. So a 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home that sleeps up to 12 people could be far more economical than the equivalent number of hotel rooms. In addition, children sleep in their own bedrooms, leaving parents to get a good night’s sleep in private just as they do in their own home.

And wouldn’t you like to have some sort of eating-in facility while you’re on vacation so that you’re not forced to go to the fast food place or family diner whenever you want to eat or drink? Orlando holiday villas come complete with some level of dining area and a fully equipped kitchen so you can enjoy a snack or even a formal meal whenever you wish.

Orlando holiday villas also offer more in the way of laid-back relaxation. When you want a little time away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, your own private screened pool is a great way to chill out, complete with towels and pool toys on hand when required. Tire the family out by encouraging them to use the games room that enthusiastic vacation rental home owners have built – pool and foosball tables, ping pong and darts are just some of what’s available. And keep them entertained when they’re ready to watch the multiple TVs and DVD players many homes now include.

So now you can decide what your own family’s priority should be – Orlando holiday villas or hotel rooms.

We had decided that we were going to take the kids to Disney World and while I was browsing on the Internet one night, I cam across an advertisement about planning a vacation. There was a button that said to click for more info, so I decided it would not hurt to look into it.

I found out that Disney Park tickets were not nearly as expensive as I had thought they would be and I told my husband to come and take a look at the site to find out if everything was legitimate or not. He looked it over and thought it all sounded good.

He ordered Disney World Hopper tickets for the entire family and we picked a date that was going to work for both us and the kids. We had not planned on taking the vacation that quickly, but sometimes an opportunity falls in your lap and you cannot afford to pass it up.