Westgate runs four Orlando resorts, with packages from $79. The right one depends on a single question: which theme park will you visit most? Pick by park, and the shuttle or included tickets can be worth more than the room.
Up nextThe $35-a-day cost that decides which resort to pick.Side by side
| Lakes | Town Center | Vacation Villas | Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Universal | Disney | Big families | Car-free Universal |
| Shuttle | Universal | – | – | Universal |
| Water park | Treasure Cove | Shipwreck Island | Shipwreck Island | – |
| Pools | 7 heated | Yes | Yes | 1 heated + hot tub |
| Rooms | Studios to 4-bed villas | Villas | Up to 2-bed + loft (sleeps 10) | 2-bed suites (sleeps 6) |
| Best package | Epic Universe $399 | Shipwreck Island $99 | $79 getaway | Universal $399 |
| Our score | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 7.8 |
- Studio villa (sleeps 4)
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Save now, travel later
The $35-a-day question
Universal and Walt Disney World each charge $35 a day for standard parking. Over four park days, that's $140, more than most of these packages cost.
- Mostly Universal or Epic Universe? Lakes or Palace. The shuttle removes the parking cost.
- Mostly Disney? Town Center or Vacation Villas. You'll pay Disney parking, but you're on the Disney side of town.
- SeaWorld, Aquatica or LEGOLAND? Any of them works. Choose by package: SeaWorld tickets start at $59.99 and LEGOLAND at $39 for kids, and Westgate has packages for both.
Choose the resort by park first and by pool second. The shuttle can be worth more than the room.
Westgate Lakes: the all-rounder
Seven heated pools, Treasure Cove, a lakeside marina and a Universal shuttle. It also has the best package in Westgate's lineup: Epic Universe, 3 nights and 2 tickets for $399. Full review.
- 2 Universal Epic Universe tickets
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Free transportation to Universal Orlando
- Free parking
Town Center: Disney side, water park included
Shipwreck Island and villas near Disney. The $99 package includes 4 water park tickets, which matters because entry is free only for owners. Full review.
- 4 Shipwreck Island Water Park tickets
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Near Disney
Vacation Villas: the most space
Villas up to two bedrooms with lofts, sleeping 10. It's also the likeliest resort on the $79 getaway. Full review.
- Studio villa (sleeps 4)
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Save now, travel later
Palace: walk to dinner
Two-bedroom suites off International Drive, with walkable restaurants and a Universal shuttle. It has the fewest amenities. Full review.
- Which park will you visit most? (Universal → Lakes/Palace; Disney → Town Center/Villas)
- How many people? (7–10 → Vacation Villas; 5–6 → Palace)
- Do the kids want a water park? (Lakes, Town Center or Villas)
- Will you have a car? (No → Palace or Lakes)
Before you book
Rules change by destination. See if you qualify for the $99 Orlando & Kissimmee deal → It takes 30 seconds.
Every package includes a 90-minute resort tour. The package requirements guide explains how it works, and the FTC's timeshare guidance covers your rights if you buy. All four resorts are a drive from Orlando International (MCO).
Our pick
For most theme park trips, book Westgate Lakes, whose packages include the most value. For the lowest price overall, take the $79 getaway. Planning around Epic Universe? Start with our Epic Universe tickets guide.
