The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Disney Springs area of Disney World is nearing completion and will begin to welcome guests by fall 2022, with reservations now being accepted for Oct. 27, 2022, and beyond, Drury Hotels announced today.
The new hotel, which will be the chain’s largest one to date, is the company’s first Official Walt Disney World Hotel. It includes 604 rooms and more than 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The entire project will be complete by the spring of 2023, with the first 264 rooms available by fall 2022.
The new hotel is located steps within walking distance of Disney Springs and can be booked as part of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation package. Drury also will offer transportation to and from the theme parks and other surrounding attractions.
“We look forward to welcoming guests and providing them with a magical experience,” said Chuck Drury, CEO of Drury Hotels. “Our designation as an Official Walt Disney World Hotel means we have been entrusted to adhere to exceptional service standards. Given our track record of providing award-winning guest service, I know our team’s efforts will delight and impress our guests and visitors.”
Tom Drury, a seven-year veteran in the hotel and hospitality industry, has been named the hotel’s general manager. Drury team member, John Branciforte, will serve as the hotel director of sales. Once open, the hotel will employ 150 full- and part-time team members.
The hotel will feature a resort-style pool, splash pad and poolside dining and refreshments at the Lakeside Bar & Grill; an extensive marketplace for grab-and-go food items and sundries; and a cozier dining experience at The Kitchen + Bar.
In addition, a wide range of complimentary amenities will inlude:
- Hot breakfast, including pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, KELSO+BROS coffee and more
- 5:30 Kickback reception including hot food and cold beverages
- 24-hour business and fitness centers
- Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
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