Best Things Nearby:
Disney World is the closest theme park, but you are also close to Downtwn Disney, and the Pleasure Island area.
Best Things About the Resort:
Silver Lake is great for families as they offer alot of activities to keep kids busy like tennis, basketball, a games' room, and movie theater.
They also have an internet room for you to check email and a golf simulator if you want to practice your swing.
The security was good, but the buildings aren't enclosed, which means outsiders have easy access.
Resort Experience:
The second week of our vacation ended with just the three of us, so I asked to downsize the unit and was told NO! I found this quite strange. We were put into building 600, which is close to the pool area, but we found the unit to be very big for us--plus there were no carpets anywhere, so everytime you talked or watched TV there was an echo. We were on the third floor with no elevators, which was hard when carrying loads of luggage.
The unit was well decorated with turquoise walls and white rattan furniture. It was OK, but there are mirrors everywhere--I am not sure why, because the place does not need to look any bigger.
We had a huge, square jacuzzi in the master bedroom and, again, a shower big enough for the family. Everything worked, so maintenance was never required. The one thing I didn't like is the lack of mid-week housekeeping services. This is the first resort we have ever stayed at that did not have this and we were constantly washing towels, etc.
The security people at the gate are extremely friendly. We had a few nice chats with them.
Again, the book said 50-cents for local calls, but I was not charged. I found check-out to be rather impersonal--no "thanks" or anything just. "here's your bill, goodbye."
All in all, though, we had a good week at Silver Lake Resort and would probably exchange there again if it became available.
- Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
- Activities: Excellent
- Amenities: Excellent
- Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
- Family Friendliness: Very Good
- Service: Good