in Orlando, United States
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Updated 1 July 2026
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Gaylord Palms is a resort you barely need to leave, built around a huge climate-controlled atrium and the Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park: seven waterslides, an action river, a FlowRider surf simulator and a zero-entry pool with a kids' play zone. Water park access is included for overnight guests, which makes it a genuine value for families who want a splash day between park visits.
Our verdict
Gaylord Palms works best for families who want a resort with its own genuine water park and a central Kissimmee base for touring the whole area. Budget for the resort fee and a car, and you get a splashy, self-contained holiday with the parks a short drive away.
The rooms
Recently refreshed rooms, many looking onto a vast glass-roofed garden atrium that keeps toddlers entertained without leaving the building. Standard rooms take a family of four, and larger and connecting categories suit bigger groups. Cots are free on request, and each room comes with wristbands for the water park.
At a glance
- Water park
- Cypress Springs, seven slides, included
- Signature
- Vast indoor garden atrium
- Little ones
- Zero-entry pool and kids' splash zone
- Getting around
- Car or rideshare to the parks
- From
- ~250 EUR/night
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
- Cypress Springs water park with seven slides, an action river and a FlowRider
- Zero-entry pool and a dedicated kids' water playground for younger children
- Water park access included in the resort fee for overnight guests
- Spectacular indoor garden atrium that is entertainment in itself on a hot day
- Central Kissimmee location, a short drive from both Disney and Universal
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Parents also ask
Is the water park included in the price?
Yes, Cypress Springs Family Fun Water Park access is included in the resort fee for overnight guests, and each room gets four wristbands. It is one of the reasons the resort suits families who want a splash day without buying separate tickets.
Is it suitable for babies and toddlers?
Yes. There is a zero-entry pool and a kids' water playground with tot-sized features, cots are free on request, and the climate-controlled atrium gives a shaded place to walk a fussy baby. Older children get the bigger slides and the FlowRider.
How far is it from Disney and Universal?
It sits in Kissimmee, roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive from the Walt Disney World gates and about 25 to 30 minutes from Universal, depending on traffic. There is no walking route, so plan on a car or rideshares for park days.
Is there a resort fee?
Yes, a daily resort fee is charged on top of the room rate, and it bundles in the water park, Wi-Fi and other amenities. Always check the all-in nightly total when comparing, as the headline room price is not the final figure.
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