Picolo recommends · Hotel in Orlando, Florida
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
A cabana by the pool, a tee time on the hotel's own course and the Disney parks one shuttle ride away through the trees of Bonnet Creek.
The morning starts with a round of golf or a slow swim, not a queue. Bonnet Creek is a pocket of woodland with Walt Disney World on every side, and the Waldorf Astoria sits within it with a course, a spa and cabanas around the pool.
When you do want the parks, the hotel shuttle takes you to the Disney gates. In between, you can stay put and eat at one of the hotel's own restaurants.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Waldorf Astoria Orlando
We like it for couples and families who want Disney on the menu, not on the walls. You get a grown-up, quiet resort with real sports and spa facilities, and the parks are still close.
It is big and on the formal side, and most dining happens inside the hotel. If you plan to be first through the gates, check the shuttle timetable in advance or arrange a car.
What you get
- Own golf course
- Large spa
- Poolside cabanas
- Shuttle to the Disney parks
- Restaurants on site
A day at Waldorf Astoria Orlando
- Morning
- Nine holes before the heat sets in.
- Midday
- A swim and a cabana lunch by the pool.
- Afternoon
- The shuttle over to Disney for a few rides.
- Evening
- A drink in the bar to end the day.
Location
Bonnet Creek, Orlando, Florida, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Does Waldorf Astoria Orlando have a shuttle to Disney?
Yes, a hotel shuttle covers the Disney parks. Check the times before planning early park entry, as the first departures can be tight.
Is there a golf course at Waldorf Astoria Orlando?
Yes, the hotel has its own course in Bonnet Creek. Add the big spa and the cabanas by the pool, and many guests barely leave the grounds between park days.
Is Waldorf Astoria Orlando good for couples?
Yes. It is calm and grown-up, with golf and a spa on site, and works well for couples who want just a couple of park days.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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