NEWS: FOUR SEASONS RESORT ORLANDO NAMED IN THE 2018 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST HOTELS RANKINGS

U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort as the #1 hotel in the category of Best Hotels in Orlando – Walt Disney World in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences. This is the fourth year Four Seasons Resort Orlando has received the top ranking.

“We are extremely honored to be named the #1 hotel within the category of Best Hotels in Orlando for four consecutive years,” says Thomas Steinhauer, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four SeasonsResort Orlando. “The award is a testament to our incredible team of dedicated hospitality professionals that truly make all the difference.”

In addition to being ranked Best Hotel in Orlando by U.S. News & World Report, Four Seasons Resort Orlando was also named as the #2 Best Hotel in Florida. Four Seasons Resort Orlando also remains the first and only property within Central Florida to hold the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award.

New for 2018: Four Seasons Resort Orlando recently unveiled an extensive USD 2.5 million renovation to its golf practice facility at Tranquilo Golf Club, complete with a Par 3 course and 18-hole putting course. In addition, Tranquilo Golf Club has transitioned to an exclusive course, accessible for play only by Resort guests and members. Two new memberships are available, enabling the community to join as either a Golf Club member or Resort and Golf Club member. This is the first opportunity for local residents to join the only Club affiliated with a Five Diamond Award ranked resort. These enhancements further elevate Four Seasons Resort Orlando as a sought after destination for golf enthusiasts.

Guests of Four Seasons Resort Orlando enjoy complimentary transportation in a Four Seasons motor coach to Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to enjoying all the nearby Disney attractions, a highlight of Four Seasons Resort Orlando is the five-acre (two hectare) Explorer Island water park, including a winding lazy river complete with a rapids section, two water slides, an interactive splash zone with water cannons, and much more. The Kids For All Seasons program offers organised activities for children ages 4-12, and is complimentary. Adults will enjoy the adult-only pool, 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed Tranquilo Golf Club, and The Spa at Four Seasons. Recreational pursuits for guests of all ages are sure to provide ample entertainment.

The eighth annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings evaluate more than 24,000 luxury properties across the United States, Europe, Canada, Bermuda and Mexico. The methodology accounts for both expert and guest sentiment, the combination of which helps determine each hotel’s rank.

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

NEWS: FOUR SEASONS RESORT ORLANDO NAMED IN THE 2018 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST HOTELS RANKINGS