Drury Hotels is developing its largest property to date, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, and will begin to welcome guests by spring 2021. The new property, located in the DISNEY SPRINGSĀ® Resort Area in Orlando, Florida, is the companyās first Official Walt Disney WorldĀ® Hotel and the fourth Drury Hotel in the state.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 9, 2019 ā Drury Hotels Company is bringing a bit of magic to its guests. The company is developing its largest property to date, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista, and will begin to welcome guests by spring 2021. The new property, located in the DISNEY SPRINGSĀ® Resort Area in Orlando, Florida, is the companyās first Official Walt Disney WorldĀ® Hotel and the fourth Drury Hotel in the state. The entire project ā which includes 604 rooms and more than 12,000 square feet of meeting space ā will be complete by the end of 2021, with the first 264 rooms available by spring 2021. The new hotel will feature a host of amenities and is in close proximity to the Walt Disney WorldĀ® Theme Parks.
The new property is located just steps away from DISNEY SPRINGSĀ®: a walkable, 120-acre outdoor complex outside of the theme parks featuring an eclectic mix of unique boutiques, one-of-a-kind eateries and entertainment. The hotel will be able to be booked as part of a Walt Disney WorldĀ® Resort vacation package. Drury also will offer transportation to and from the theme parks, as well as to other surrounding attractions.
āThis property has been a long time in the making, and we are delighted to see it take shape,ā said Chuck Drury, president and CEO of Drury Hotels. āWeāll be able to give our guests an unforgettable experience as they visit the Walt Disney WorldĀ®Ā Resort and everything the colorful community has to offer. Being named an official Walt Disney WorldĀ® 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 top-notch team will make our new property a magical experience for our guests and visitors.ā
Mike Weihs, a 19-year veteran in the hotel and hospitality industry, has been named the propertyās general manager. Drury team member Melissa Linkugel 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 cantina bar and grill; an extensive marketplace for grab-and-go food items and sundries; and a kitchen and bar concept, in addition to a wide range of complimentary amenities, including:
- Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Hot breakfast, including pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, yogurt and more
- 5:30 KickbackĀ® reception including appetizers and beverages
- 24-hour business and fitness centers
Outside of the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy exciting new additions to the Walt Disney WorldĀ® Resort including Star WarsĀ®: Galaxyās Edge ā where guests can live out their own Star Wars story ā and Toy Story Land ā where kids and grown-ups alike can experience all-new adventures ā only found at Disneyās Hollywood StudiosĀ®. Experience storybook wonder as favorite Disney classics come to life at Magic KingdomĀ® Park. For some big-time enchantment, take a ride into the mine āwhere a million diamonds shineā aboard Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Discover big fun and cultures from around the globe at EpcotĀ®. And while there, take a sail through Arendelle on Frozen Ever After. Explore the realm of creatures that inhabit the worldā¦and the imaginationā¦and create a unique adventure at Disneyās Animal KingdomĀ® Theme Park. Celebrate the magic of nature by soaring on banshees through the exhilarating Avatar Flight of Passage. From fantasy and discovery, to spotlights and adventure, the magic of Walt Disney WorldĀ® Theme Parks comes alive around all who visit.
Drury Hotels has been family-owned and operated since 1973. For a complete listing of all Drury hotels or for reservations, visit www.druryhotels.comĀ or call 1-800-DRURYINN. For information about career opportunities at Drury Hotels, please apply online at www.drurycareers.com.
