in Orlando, United States
Encore Resort at Reunion
Updated 1 July 2026
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Encore Resort at Reunion trades the hotel for a whole private house with its own pool, wrapped in a gated community that comes with a ten-acre water park, free theme park shuttles and family activities. Homes here sleep the kind of numbers a hotel cannot, and the space, kitchen and laundry change the rhythm of a family trip. It sits a short drive from Disney, in the villa belt southwest of the parks.
Our verdict
For a big family, a multi-family trip or anyone craving space and a private pool, Encore beats a cluster of hotel rooms. You gain a kitchen, laundry and room to breathe, plus a real water park and a Disney shuttle. Bring a car and embrace the self-catering rhythm.
The rooms
Not a hotel but a community of large private vacation homes, typically four to thirteen bedrooms, most with a private pool and a full kitchen, laundry and open-plan living space. This is the format for big families, several families sharing, or anyone who wants the children to have their own rooms and space to nap and play. Cots and high chairs can be arranged with the rental.
At a glance
- Format
- Private homes, 4 to 13 bedrooms
- Water park
- Ten acres, slide tower, toddler zone
- Self-catering
- Full kitchen and laundry in every home
- Getting around
- Car needed, plus free Disney shuttle
- From
- ~340 EUR/night per home
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Private vacation homes from four to thirteen bedrooms, most with their own pool
- Ten-acre water park with a slide tower and a dedicated toddler splash area
- Full kitchen and laundry in every home, a real help with babies and big groups
- Free scheduled shuttle to the Walt Disney World parks
- Gated community with organised family activities through the week
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Parents also ask
Is this a hotel or a house rental?
It is a gated community of private vacation homes, most with their own pool, managed with resort services and a shared water park. You rent a whole house rather than a hotel room, which is why it suits larger or multiple families travelling together.
Do we have to cook every meal?
No, but the point of the format is the full kitchen: it lets you do breakfasts, baby food and easy dinners at home, which saves money and stress. The resort has some dining, and you are a short drive from Kissimmee restaurants and supermarkets for the rest.
How far are the theme parks?
The community sits in the villa belt southwest of Disney, roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive from the Walt Disney World gates, with a free scheduled shuttle. Universal is around 30 minutes by car. A hire car is strongly recommended here.
Is it good for babies and toddlers?
Yes. A private pool, a full kitchen for bottles and purees, laundry for accidents and a quiet house for naps make life with little ones easier than a hotel. Cots and high chairs can be arranged, and the water park has a dedicated toddler splash area.
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