Renaissance Orlando Resort – Disney Springs Area
A Disney Springs base offering spacious rooms with plush beds and scheduled theme park shuttles.
The verdict
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Located on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, this hotel provides an off-property base with scheduled shuttle service to Disney parks and Universal Studios. Guests frequently praise the spacious rooms featuring plush bedding and thick mattresses, as well as dinner at American Kitchen. However, the hourly shuttle loop is less flexible than official park transport, and some rooms suffer from dated bathroom fixtures and weak shower water pressure. 18148
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What travelers noticed
- Guest rooms feature thick mattresses with crisp, plush bedding, soft pillows, and Keurig machines. 718
- A scheduled shuttle bus regularly transports guests to area attractions including Epcot, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. 142
- Dinner and drinks at American Kitchen and the lobby bar consistently receive high marks. 18
- The location on Hotel Plaza Boulevard provides walkable access to Disney Springs restaurants and shops. 276
The catch
Who it's for
- — Couples visiting Walt Disney World
- — Travelers wanting scheduled theme park shuttles
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable bedding
Skip it if
- — Travelers who dislike fixed hourly shuttle schedules
- — Guests sensitive to inconsistent shower water pressure
- — Anyone expecting immediate walking access to park gates
Seen on camera
20 moments · 3 videos · Renaissance Orlando Resort – Disney Springs Area
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“One great thing about staying here is there's a free shuttle bus to all the Disney parks on the hour every hour.”
youtube.com5:37“I had a food beverage credit from the resort fee of $50 a night. So, they included $25 a night in that resort fee, which…”
youtube.com1:03“So this road here is Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Right at the end of it is Disney Springs. It's an excellent location and it'…”
youtube.com0:18“I love the centerpiece in this reception of this big lift shaft with this lovely cladding. Just looks stunning.”
youtube.com0:36“So, first impressions, it's looking big, it's looking modern, and you got them two big king-size beds in the room. I rea…”
youtube.com1:18“The shower head a little bit outdated and I'd describe the shower as a bit crusty.”
youtube.com1:51“Look at the size of the bubbler though. Absolutely huge. That is a nice bath.”
youtube.com2:02“Ah, another disappointing mini bar. I don't get why hotels give you free water and don't put it in the fridge. Really co…”
youtube.com2:52“But onto the beds. And they were fantastic. Lovely thick mattress, crisp, clean bedding on each bed.”
youtube.com3:31“The pillows really nice and soft. You've got that beautiful switch where by the bed as well.”
youtube.com3:44“So, I was going for a free breakfast here. I had the all American with sausage that looks really nice.”
youtube.com5:25“The Crown Plaza is located near the famous Walt Disney World Resort where after you enjoy all the fun you can handle at…”
youtube.com0:47“now because the crown Applause is a good neighbor hotel with the Walt Disney World Resort you know it has the stamp of a…”
youtube.com0:59“Bible and a Book of Mormon in the drawer. Just the view out the window. Yeah, you couldn't see anything. It's just like…”
youtube.com3:52“Virgin Holiday package deal economy £850 with this hotel. I mean, that's not bad.”
youtube.com5:47“I only paid $150 a night here, which is really a screaming deal for all the perks that you get.”
youtube.com0:36“You were banned from entering as well. You can really see they took an effort to modernize this room, but I'm not sure t…”
youtube.com3:58“I also had an orange juice as well. It's a really cool vibe here. They got that truck. Yeah, nice restaurant.”
youtube.com5:30“grab a ride on their scheduled shuttle from the hotel to the Orlando theme parks including Epcot Universal Studios Disne…”
youtube.com1:17“8th Street Grill and Lounge is located in the lobby and offers creative local Cuisine from sharefare to Seafood craft co…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
89Food
90Location
96- “So this road here is Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Right at the end of it is Disney Springs. It's an excellent location and it's just a road full of hotelers.” 70:18
- “The Swan and Dolphin and Swan Reserve are better situated Marriott properties in the heart of Disney, within walking distance to Epcot and a friendship boat/skyliner ride to Hollywood Studios.” 2
Room
87- “You were banned from entering as well. You can really see they took an effort to modernize this room, but I'm not sure the blue stripes go with the rest of the yellow and gray theme. I must say, air conditioning fantastic.” 73:58
- “So, first impressions, it's looking big, it's looking modern, and you got them two big king-size beds in the room. I really wasn't expecting it to look this modern.” 71:18
Service
91- “I love the centerpiece in this reception of this big lift shaft with this lovely cladding. Just looks stunning.” 70:36
- “The shared shuttle runs on a schedule, not yours. The hourly loop is less flexible than Disney resort bus service. Give yourself buffer time on park mornings, especially if you're trying to make Early Entry.” 18
Bed & Sleep
90Value
85- “I only paid $150 a night here, which is really a screaming deal for all the perks that you get.” 190:36
- “now because the crown Applause is a good neighbor hotel with the Walt Disney World Resort you know it has the stamp of approval for their standards it is AAA approved has a shuttle to the parks and has price points perfect for All Families” 140:59
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the modest median of 84, across 612 hotels in the same bracket. In Orlando it sits 1 point above the local median of 87.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 84
- Index median
- 88
Based on 612 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 36 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The character breakfast they do a few days a week is also amazing.” 12
- “So, I was going for a free breakfast here. I had the all American with sausage that looks really nice.” On camera75:25
- “They give you a voucher and you go to the restaurant. They have a pretty limited breakfast menu but you can get your standard eggs, bacon, pancakes.” 2
- “Here you'll have easy access to Disney Springs and all its restaurants and shops as well as a shuttle schedule to the Disney parks.” 2
- “Breakfast was less impressive. The menu is big, which is appealing, but what we ordered didn't hit the same level as dinner.” 18
- “They have a pretty limited breakfast menu but you can get your standard eggs, bacon, pancakes. Can order anything off the menu up to $25 if I remember correctly. I only wish they had a grab and go option, you had to sit down and order from the server.” 2
- “The Renaissance Orlando Resort puts you a handy 10-minute stroll from the restaurants and entertainment of Disney Springs.” 1
- “I also had an orange juice as well. It's a really cool vibe here. They got that truck. Yeah, nice restaurant.” On camera75:30
- “Food options are decent - though breakfast was pricey (so the voucher was appreciated).” 6
- “Dinner was our favorite. I had a quinoa bowl, and our table shared several appetizers, and everything was genuinely good.” 18
- “Dining and drinks matter to your trip. Dinner at American Kitchen and time at the bar are genuinely worth your evening. Sit at the bar.” 18
- “I had a food beverage credit from the resort fee of $50 a night. So, they included $25 a night in that resort fee, which I thought was pretty nice because I was able to use it at the bar.” On camera191:03
- “now because the crown Applause is a good neighbor hotel with the Walt Disney World Resort you know it has the stamp of approval for their standards it is AAA approved has a shuttle to the parks and has price points perfect for All Families” On camera140:59
- “The resort and parking fees at swan and dolphin would kill me though for 10 days.” 2
- “Virgin Holiday package deal economy £850 with this hotel. I mean, that's not bad.” On camera75:47
- “I only paid $150 a night here, which is really a screaming deal for all the perks that you get.” On camera190:36
- “grab a ride on their scheduled shuttle from the hotel to the Orlando theme parks including Epcot Universal Studios Disney Springs and SeaWorld Orlando this shuttle is included with your Resort fee this is a great feature since Disney World and the other Parks like Universal and Sea World are a good 20 minutes away” On camera141:17
- “The walk to Disney Springs is 12-15 minutes. That's the farthest of any hotel in the group. Manageable, but it's not the same as being steps away.” 18
- “The Swan and Dolphin and Swan Reserve are better situated Marriott properties in the heart of Disney, within walking distance to Epcot and a friendship boat/skyliner ride to Hollywood Studios.” 2
- “Reporting back - the hotel is pretty good! A bit dated - but the staff have been great, I received $25/day vouchers, the shuttle was on time to and from Epcot last night, and the location is an easy walk to Disney Springs.” 6
- “Here you'll have easy access to Disney Springs and all its restaurants and shops as well as a shuttle schedule to the Disney parks. It's also an easier location to get off Disney property if you're looking to do Universal/Seaworld or anything outside of the Disney bubble during your 10 days.” 2
- “Walking distance to Disney Springs is very nice.” 8
- “So this road here is Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Right at the end of it is Disney Springs. It's an excellent location and it's just a road full of hotelers.” On camera70:18
- “For a couple that wants a stylish, adult-focused base close to four Disney parks, the Renaissance is the clear call.” 18
- “So, first impressions, it's looking big, it's looking modern, and you got them two big king-size beds in the room. I really wasn't expecting it to look this modern.” On camera71:18
- “Ah, another disappointing mini bar. I don't get why hotels give you free water and don't put it in the fridge. Really confusing.” On camera72:52
- “Bible and a Book of Mormon in the drawer. Just the view out the window. Yeah, you couldn't see anything. It's just like a parapit. You were banned from entering as well.” On camera73:52
- “You were banned from entering as well. You can really see they took an effort to modernize this room, but I'm not sure the blue stripes go with the rest of the yellow and gray theme. I must say, air conditioning fantastic.” On camera73:58
- “The in-room Keurig is also a solid option for early park mornings when you just need caffeine before the shuttle.” 18
- “The shared shuttle runs on a schedule, not yours. The hourly loop is less flexible than Disney resort bus service. Give yourself buffer time on park mornings, especially if you're trying to make Early Entry.” 18
- “I love the centerpiece in this reception of this big lift shaft with this lovely cladding. Just looks stunning.” On camera70:36
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 15 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Solid coverage · 56/100We read 20 sources for this property, and pulled 51 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-09.
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- 18Renaissance Disney Springs Review: Best Hotel for ...wdwprepschool.comReview site2026-06-09Current10 quotes used
“The walk to Disney Springs is 12-15 minutes. That's the farthest of any hotel in the group. Manageable, but it's not the same as being steps away.”
Read originalwdwprepschool.com - 17Renaissance Orlando Resort | Walk to Disney Springsrenaissanceorlandoresort.comReview site2025-07-03RecentRead originalrenaissanceorlandoresort.com
- 6Renaissance Orlando - Disney Springsdisboards.comReview site2025-05-25Recent5 quotes used
“Reporting back - the hotel is pretty good! A bit dated - but the staff have been great, I received $25/day vouchers, the shuttle was on time to and from Epcot last night, and the location is an easy walk to Disney Spring…”
Read originaldisboards.com - 12Disney Springs resorts | Orlando Hotels and Attractionsdisboards.comReview site2024-07-27Ageing2 quotes used
“The character breakfast they do a few days a week is also amazing.”
Read originaldisboards.com - 2Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa Info : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2024-07-08Ageing7 quotes used
“They give you a voucher and you go to the restaurant. They have a pretty limited breakfast menu but you can get your standard eggs, bacon, pancakes.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Renaissance Orlando Resort - Disney Springs ® Areatui.co.ukReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“The Renaissance Orlando Resort puts you a handy 10-minute stroll from the restaurants and entertainment of Disney Springs.”
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