Blue Heron Beach Resort
by Andy Schrader
March 2nd, 2010
Thanks to affordable suites with full kitchens and a slew of other home-away-from-home amenities, Blue Heron Beach Resort is the perfect choice for budget-minded families
No car? No problem.
The Blue Heron Beach Resort is best for budget-minded families who want to stay near the theme parks but cook for themselves, chill by one of the two pools, and kick back with a rented movie at the end of the day.
Location, Location, Location

A large grocery store, several restaurants and coffee shops are right next door, and the resort’s lakeside location makes for great birding, butterfly chasing and gecko spotting. You can rent Jet Skis from the adjacent water sports shop or play mini-golf next door.
At night, guests gather on their balconies or the boardwalk for a complimentary show, courtesy of Walt Disney World and SeaWorld fireworks.
In the morning, free resort shuttles taxi guests to nearby theme parks and retail outlets.
Happy Families

The Blue Heron’s amenities read like a parents’ wish list: kitchens complete with stove, microwave and full-size refrigerator, granite countertops, Internet and DVD player-equipped LCD TVs.
Parents go for the jetted tubs in the master bathrooms, while kids dig the bunk beds and heated pool.
Room to Book
Deluxe suites offer two balconies: one facing tranquil Lake Bryan and the other facing Walt Disney World, so you can see what you’re missing (or avoiding, depending on your outlook).
Room rates start at $109.
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Blue Heron Beach Resort
13428 Blue Heron Beach Dr., Orlando,
888-258-3684
Contributors
Andy Schrader is a freelance writer based out of St. Petersburg, Florida. He has travelled extensively throughout Europe, North and Central America and is the author of EuroStumble: The College Student's Guide to Europe.
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