Next stop: your most memorable vacay ever! Set your sights on adventure when you âboardâ the 12-bedroom Magical Express villa in Villatel Village. Your destination is a luxury mega-mansion filled to the brim with bewitching amenities: a massive private pool and spa, movie theater, arcade games, personal gym, andâlucky youâeven a custom casino room. For your youngest guests, thereâs magic to be found in the trio of epic themed bedrooms, including one designed expressly for little wizards-in-training.
ABOUT THE RESORT: Minutes from Disney and Orlando's top attractions, this exceptional resort features 71 expansive, ultra-unique villas and estates, as well as incredible resort amenitiesâincluding a state-of-the-art Event & Conference Center, which plays host to exclusive programming, events, and classes, and can be reserved for private functions. Guests also receive complimentary access to a covered playground, sports courts, and a grand resort pool with a lazy river, water slide, and on-site dining.
ENTRANCE/GREAT ROOM: An airy, high-ceilinged foyer greets you behind the front door, leading straight to a gorgeously appointed great room. Relax and reconnect with your guests in this stunning open-plan living area, which features plush sofas and chairs, high-end fixtures, and an oversized TVâall exuding clean and inviting Contemporary-style design.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: Good timesâand great foodâare on the menu in this mansionâs gorgeous chefâs kitchen. Decked out with custom cabinetry in beautiful blue tones, stainless steel appliances, brushed brass fixtures, and oak floors, this open-plan space invites you to linger and nosh at the breakfast bar with seating. When itâs time for the main meal, step over to the long, elegant table for a memorable feast.
POOL & PATIO: Surrounded in a fancy âFlorida glassâ screen for max privacy, your sun-and-fun oasis is the massive 15-by-40-foot pool just outside the backdoor. Stretch out in one of the many loungers (both poolside and in the pool), or soak blissfully in the spillover spa. Get active with pool basketball, ping-pong, or foosball, and watch the kids whoosh down the mini waterslide. Make it an all-day pool party complete with alfresco meals whipped up in the fabulous summer kitchen, complete with a built-in grill* and shaded lanai seating.
ARCADE ROOM: Rinse off in the outdoor showerâand head back inside to check out your very own arcade room. This nostalgic recreation space includes some of your joystick favorites, from Pac-Man to air hockey.
CASINO ROOM: You better pray for some magic to unfold when you open the door to the garage thatâs been transformed from floor-to-ceiling into a unique casino room, perfect for lovers of blackjack and roulette. Complete with game tables, sophisticated lounge space, and a sports bar, this room will magnetize your guests with its caj-cool vibe.
GAME LOFT: The magic continues upstairs in the spacious game loft, where you can challenge your guests to darts, ring toss, wall Scrabble, or a rollicking game of billiards at the pool table.
MOVIE THEATER: Dim the lights and get cozy with your crew in your very own private cinema. This one has rows of cinema-style reclining seats, an 86-inch screen, and surround-sound for an immersive experience. All you need is some popcorn and snacks.
FITNESS ROOM: When you need to burn off all those vacation calories, your personal gym is at the ready. Take a spin on the stationary bike, a run on the treadmill, or lift weights. For extra motivation, turn on the smart TV and connect via app to a personal trainer session.
THEMED BEDROOMS: Three enchanting, over-the-top themed bedroomsâwhich double as playroomsâwill charm your youngest guests.
On the first floor, theyâll be transported to a world of fantasy and wonder in the Wizarding Roomâthis homeâs extra-special and spacious â12th bedroom.â The immersive space takes theming to a new level with life-sized wizards, vivid wall art, hidden âsleeper carâ bunk beds, and lots more. The kids can imagine themselves riding a locomotive to a famed boarding school of witchcraft and wizardry in this haven that sleeps up to six kids.
Upstairs, the Gamerâs Hideout room teleports little ones into their favorite kidsâ video games. In this colorful and whimsical space, theyâll join a few beloved animated characters as they explore hidden bunk-bed nooks, climb fanciful stairs, and zip down the twisty, bright green slide. Bedtime is easy for little gamers, who love to be tucked in here.
Next door, in the Desert Fantasy room, kids can imagine themselves on a remote yellow planet in a galaxy far away. Wall art features rolling sand dunes and scorched badlands; kid-size ladders and slides inspire creative play; and cozy bunk beds will have them dreaming of starship battles where the good guys always win.
BEDROOMS (KING, QUEEN, & FULL): While the kids are having a blast, your grownup guests will feel properly pampered in their choice of nine beautiful bedrooms. Spread out between the first and second floors, your options include a lavish master queen bedroom (with its own walkout to the pool area), regular king bedrooms, and one bedroom with two full bedsâall connected to private baths. Each of these sanctuaries is adorned in sleek and inviting Contemporary-style dĂ©cor, with upscale furnishings and plush bedding.
ATTRACTIONS & RESORT AMENITIES: In addition to the extraordinary offerings of the Magical Express villa, experience all of Orlandoâs famous attractions and dining destinations, including:
âą Disney Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach): ~23 minute drive
âą Universal Parks (Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay): ~28 minute drive
âą SeaWorld: ~26 minute drive
âą World-Class Shopping & Dining (International Drive, Downtown Orlando, and Kissimmee): 28 - 40 minute drive
âą Groceries & Convenience Shops (Publix, Target, and more): 6-10 minute drive
Youâre also invited to enjoy all of the luxe amenities reserved for guests of Solterra Resort: tennis courts, a lazy river, fitness center, and more. Plus, youâll gain access to the private, covered playground and scenic grounds at Villatel Village Resort, as well as its 15,000-square-foot Event & Conference Center, featuring fitness classes, entertainment, food experiences, and ticketed events.
VILLA TELL-ALL:
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âą Pool heat is available throughout your stay for an added fee.
*âą The outdoor patio features a grill, which is yours to enjoy throughout your stay for a small add-on fee; this fee covers propane refills, cleaning, servicing, and power washing between uses.
âą This home is equipped with one Pack nâ Play & 1 high chair (additional are available for rent).
âą The kitchen and bathroom are stocked with essentials to get you started (perfect for when those flights arrive late in the evening!); plan to purchase additional items for the balance of your stay.
âą This homeâs driveway accommodates up to 5 cars WITH parking passes placed in the windshields; cars parked on the street will be towed.
âą Additional LIMITED parking is available nearby (~1 mile away) on a first-come, first-serve basis. Total number of cars per villa cannot exceed 5.
Bring your guests on an unforgettable journeyâbook the Magical Express villa today!
*This property is not owned, promoted, affiliated with, or endorsed by Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld, or Universal Orlando Resort