We just returned from 2 days at the Portofino and we absolutely LOVED IT! The staff at the hotel did a great job getting us checked in and filling us in on everything. The room was gorgeous (Bayview) the rollaway bed was there as promised and the bathroom spetacular. The room alone was well worth the price we paid ($214.00 with tax) but the capper was the Front of the Line Access. While we normally opt for a cheaper hotel we will stay at this one again. My kids were never this happy at a theme park before. Walking on spiderman and riding 3 times in a row with no waiting is the only way to go! The only downside was the fact that we visited Disney afterwards and by then we were so spoiled it was very hard to wait in the lines. I realize Disney probably has a too big a volume to do this, but boy wouldnt it be great if they would do this too?
Anyway, because of front of the line access we were able to sleep in and still see just about everything in the parks and favorites were done 2-3 times in a row. The boat was practically outside our room and within 5 minutes we were at the Citywalk. Kids also enjoyed the pool at the portofino. Only downside was it closed so early due to off season. If you have kids and or hate to wait in line pay the extra money and stay at the portofino or HRH. It was a great 2 days.
Anyway, because of front of the line access we were able to sleep in and still see just about everything in the parks and favorites were done 2-3 times in a row. The boat was practically outside our room and within 5 minutes we were at the Citywalk. Kids also enjoyed the pool at the portofino. Only downside was it closed so early due to off season. If you have kids and or hate to wait in line pay the extra money and stay at the portofino or HRH. It was a great 2 days.