There's something very satisfying about coming back to somewhere that you know and are known by staff (and I do mean that, some of the staff here are old timers and have been trained to remember people. That coupled with my natural desire to find out what makes the locals tick, the fact that we are Brits (yep, there are still places in the World who like us) , and that I also lost a rather nice white towelling robe here on my last visit, means they don't forget easily! The Regal Sun Resort Hotel, formerly The Grosvenor in Orlando is just such a place. We've visited this hotel some six times 
over the years and in the past two it has been upgraded to a "Hotel in the Disney World Resort" - not in Disney, but just yards away from its threshold.So what? you may ask. Well, even when it's busy, it appears quiet and unhurried. You haven't got hoardes of screaming guests - and that's just the adults, it has good bars, good restaurants, a concierge and cafe that is open 24/7, Disney Character themed events, a Disney shop and free transportation
to all the Parks and other attractions. That coupled with friendly, courteous staff, comfortable accommodation, TV, wireless interent, pools and spas, tennis courts, games room and free parking, you're made!Just 500 metres from DownTown Disney, it is ideally situated close to the theme parks, International Drive and all the shopping. Our rooms, on the 11th floor of the towers overlook DownTown Disney and from here you can see the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios and more and at night the fireworks displays are spectacular.
We check in, settle into our rooms and decide to enjoy a swim in the recently refurbished swimming pool. Simply relaxing - it's 7pm, the light is fading, the pool is like warm bath water and the lights are coming on. It's still busy but quietly so. The bars are serving cold cocktails - the Mojita's are superb - and we decide we'll eat in the hotel this evening, which gives us some more swimming time.
Simply glorious... and tomorrow, we hit DisneyWorld...!!!!
