Reunion Resort has a big reputation, and it’s easy to see why: championship golf, a large water park and some very large vacation homes. But for families whose vacation revolves around Walt Disney World, bigger isn’t the same as better. Windsor Hills puts you minutes from the Disney gates, with everything a family actually uses on a Disney trip gathered in one compact, easy resort.
Location: minutes from Disney vs. farther down I-4
Windsor Hills sits just off Old Lake Wilson Road, about 2–4 miles from the Walt Disney World entrances. Most families are parked at a Disney park roughly 10 minutes after leaving their driveway (see how close Windsor Hills is to Disney). Reunion sits farther southwest, off I-4 near US-27, which puts more highway between you and the parks every single day.
Some Reunion rentals include a scheduled Disney shuttle, which sounds convenient until the shuttle’s timetable decides when you arrive and when you leave. From Windsor Hills, a short drive of your own means rope drop on your terms, a midday pool break without losing the afternoon, and heading home the moment the kids hit their limit.
Reunion’s resort amenities, and the fine print
Reunion’s calling card is its destination-resort package, including golf and a water park. If golf is a main reason for your trip, that’s a real plus. For a Disney-focused family, though, much of it goes unused — and it may not be included in your rental price. Depending on the home and rental program, Reunion may charge guests a separate fee for amenity access, so check exactly what your booking covers before comparing prices.
At Windsor Hills, the amenities families actually use sit together at the heart of the resort: the heated lagoon-style resort pool, Sir Windsor’s AquaVenture water park, and a clubhouse with a games room, movie theater, fitness center and the Marketplace & Grill.
Getting around the resort
Reunion spreads across more than 2,000 acres, with villa neighborhoods scattered across the property, so getting from your home to the water park or dinner often means another drive. Windsor Hills keeps it simple: the clubhouse, pool and water park are a short walk or quick drive from your rental. That matters when you’re managing tired kids, a stroller and a bag of wet towels.
Home sizes: the right size, not the biggest
Reunion does offer some enormous homes. If you’re booking for 25 people, it’s worth a look. Most Disney families need two to six bedrooms, and that’s exactly Windsor Hills’ range: 2-bedroom condos, 3-bedroom townhouses with private splash pools, and 4- to 6-bedroom homes and villas with private pools. Every rental comes with a full kitchen and laundry, so you’re not paying for space you’ll never use.
Value for Disney families
At Reunion, part of what you pay for is the resort itself: the golf, the sprawling grounds and the extras that come with a destination resort. That’s money well spent only if you’ll use it. If your days are mostly in the parks with pool time in between, Windsor Hills puts your budget where you’ll feel it: a closer location, a private pool or splash pool at many rentals, and a resort pool and water park minutes from your door. Booking direct with a Windsor Hills owner can also help you avoid the extra platform fees charged by the big booking sites.
Bottom line
Reunion is a strong choice for golf trips and very large groups who want the resort itself to be the destination. For a Disney vacation, Windsor Hills is the easier call: closer to the parks, simpler to get around, and built around the pool-and-parks rhythm Disney families actually live. Compare Windsor Hills’ location and large-family rentals to see how it fits your group.
