Living the Good Life at Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club in Orlando

I was in Orlando earlier this summer attending a conference and brought the kids and a friend along. Hubby opted to stay home since he and I are cruising to the Bahamas later this year so I invited one of my besties to join me.

She and I travel for business and stay at chain hotels so I guess she was expecting a regular hotel with free breakfast. Ummmm…no-oh. Work is work and vacation is vacation.  I learned a long time ago that hotel rooms are ideal for a 1- or 2-night stay when traveling with kids but family vacations are all about luxury and Mystic Dunes Resort fit the bill.

Mystic Dunes is centrally located near all the theme park attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and you can even purchase tickets at their Florida Ticket Station.  

Check in was quick and the desk clerk was very knowledgeable and shared tips on getting to the local theme parks and even helped us reserve a shuttle to take me to my conference and back.

She provided us with a map and directed us to our room. The map made it seem like we were in Neverland but in reality we were just down the street from the guest check-in area. 

We found our building, parked the SUV and upstairs to our waiting suite.

We reserved a 2-bedroom suite with a full kitchen which included a dishwasher, full size stove, refrigerator and microwave as well as seating areas for 4.  

It's always nice to have a variety of dining options while on vacation. You can whip up a delicious dinner in your very own spacious kitchen, order room service, or enjoy elegant dining at the onsite restaurant.

Cheers to a Great Day!

There is a market onsite which was really convenient for snacks and forgotten toiletries. However, we we spotted a grocery store just a few minutes drive from our suite so we stocked our fridge with groceries for the week.

Sophie's Origami

The suite was huge. A spacious 2-bedroom suite overlooking a waterfall near one of the pools. 

Did I mention there were four pools onsite include a huge pool area with a 2-story water slide, swim up tiki bar and private cabana rentals? Since we were spending a week there the kids made plans to visit each of the pools throughout our stay. 

Sometimes it’s the little things like being able to wash a load of clothes after a day of swimming or an accident. Hey things happen when you’re traveling with kids. Or relaxing in a jacuzzi tub after a long day at the parks.

The grounds at Mystic Dunes Resort are gorgeous and we really enjoyed walking and biking around the property.  I hate that we didn't check out any bikes or visit the miniature golf or visit the gym but we saw others enjoying those resort amenities.  There was just so much to see and do. 

“Welcome home”. Every time we entered the gates at Mystic Dunes Resort, the guards greeted us by saying “Welcome home.” 

Funny thing, it felt like home.  We really did enjoy our stay and can't wait to visit again.

If you are ever in the Lake Buena Visit area and looking for accommodations near all of the major attractions, be sure to check out Mystic Dunes Resort and Golf Club.