The Grande Palisades Resort is just minutes from Disney's west gate entrance and sits on the shores of the Lake Austin Reserve. The Lake Austin Reserve lies within easy reach of the Westside Town Centre, Bahama Bay Resort, Caribe Cove and countless commercial, retail and restaurant facilities.The resort is just minutes from Walt Disney World and a short drive from SeaWorld, Wet and Wild and all the other theme parks the area is famous for. The resort features over 800 condominium style units, many of which enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the nature reserve. Pools, water features and landscaped gardens surround the resort and guests will find plenty of shops, bars and restaurants onsite as well as a health spa, tennis courts heated swimming pools and plenty of space to sunbathe. Complimentary transportation is available for guests from the resort to Disney. Accomodation All have - bathroom/shower - WC – kitchen - dishwasher - microwave - refrigerator - washer and dryer - (certain amenities may be payable locally) Please note: a resort fee of 8 USD per room per day is payable locally. Eating and Drinking There are plenty of wining and dining options both onsite and in the surrounding area. Swimming Pools The resort has numerous heated swimming pools.