Living Spaces

All of our Living Spaces are baby/toddler friendly and equipped with the following:

Baby Monitor
Removable Bed Rails
Visco Memory Foam Mattress Toppers
High Chair
Pack N Play with linens
Baby Crib (available upon request)
InStep Jogging Stroller
Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stroller (Sit & Stand) Double Locks on all Exterior Doors for Safety


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Absolutely Awesome Game Room

When Walt Disney lost rights to Oswald the Rabbit, he created a friendly, mischievous rodent originally named “Mortimer.” Of course, the name Mortimer was quickly changed to Mickey, and the rest is history. We’ve tried to honor the original name of Mickey Mouse with Mortimer’s Game Room, featuring billiards, air hockey, electronic darts, arcade-style Pop-A-Shot Basketball, Tropical Retreat Arcade upright loaded with nearly 900+ of your favorite classic games (FREE play), Atari sit-down driving/racing game "San Francisco Rush: The Rock" (FREE play), and over 100 posters and Disney memorabilia. Our goal is to provide a festive museum atmosphere where guests can experience a wide range of nostalgia from the historical to the hysterical. We think our game room could be the very best game room in...well anywhere!

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32" Wall-Mounted TV with Cable
Wii Game System with Wii Library
Carpeted and Climate-Controlled with Central Air Conditioning!
Arcade Game: San Francisco Rush: The Rock (Alcatraz) FREE PLAY Game Secrets Here!
Multicade with Trackball and Joystick--Choose from 850+ Games FREE PLAY
Click Here for List of Games
8' Billiard Table with Quality Cues, Balls, and Accessories
7' Air Hockey Table with Fast-Action Dual Fans
Arcade-Style Pop-A-Shot Basketball with Electriconic Scoring
Mickey Mouse Themed Wallpaper Borders
4 In House Tennis Racquets for the Courts near tne Clubhouse
Over 100 Disney Memorabilia, Posters, and Historical Reprints
Hanging Lamps Over Billiard Table and Air Hockey
“Walt’s Wall” Pays Special Tribute to Walt Disney

 


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Pool, Spa, and Lanai

We wanted to offer our guests FREE POOL HEAT so choosing an over-sized electric heat pump instead of gas was an easy decision. Not so easy was trying to understand how to manually turn the levers and valves and thermostats of some spas just to get the darn thing operational, so we insisted that our spa have a simple timer and all that manual nonsense must be automatic. We also offer our guests extra pool lounges and chairs so no one has to take turns soaking up that Florida sun. Professional landscaping surrounding the pool provides beauty and privacy for our guests.

Professional Landscaping Surrounding the Poo/Lanai Provides Beauty and Privacy Screen
Under Water Lighting in Pool and Spa with Timer
Pool Blanket with Roller
Simple Spa Heat Controls--Just Set the Timer
Free Pool Heat
Safety Fence for Pool/Spa
Direct Entrance to Family Bathroom, Bathroom, and Master Bedroom from Pool Area
4 Chaise Lounges and 4 Chairs and Table
Weber gas BBQ grill
West-Facing Pool Allows You to Soak Up Florida Sun 10:00am to Dusk
Spa Rail for Easy Entrance and Exit

 


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2 Master Bedrooms

After a busy day (or two or three) of park-hopping, you need to wind down, to relax, and to sleep. As a matter of fact, it has been our experience that a good night's sleep is the single most important key to an enjoyable Florida vacation. Comfortable mattresses are usually not considered in vacation planning, but not so long ago our family was victim of some very miserable mattresses, and our Disney vacation suffered. We vowed we would never allow such discomfort to occur to guests in our home. To this end we have chosen to provide high-quality mattresses, relaxing furniture, and a lush tropical setting.

California King Bed with Individually-Adjustable Comfortaire Mattress with Visco Memory Foam
LCD Flat Panel TV with Cable, HBO, DVD
Tropical Ceiling Fan with Light
Quality Linens (400+ Thread Count)
Ensuite Full Bath with Shower. Oil Paintings, and Hair Dryer
Direct Bedroom Access to Pool/Spa/Lanai
Sliding Glass Doors to Pool Area and Lanai
Business Center with Fax/Phone/Copier, Desktop Computer, Wireless Broadband

California King Bed with Original Mattress Factory OrthoPedic Luxury Mattress

Visco Memory Foam Toppers for Even More Comfort
LCD Flat Panel TV with Cable, HBO, DVD
Tropical Ceiling Fan with Light
Quality Linens (300+ Thread Count)
Ensuite Full Bath with Shower, Oil paintings, and Hair Dryer

 



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2 Twin Bedrooms

Our twin bedrooms are named “Living Seas” and “Animal Kingdom.” Each bedroom has 2 twin beds with comfortable mattresses and soft sheets…and LCD Flat Panel TV with Cable, HBO, DVD…and a Playstation 2 with Eye-Toy…and a library of PS2 games. View our PS2 library.

Animal Kingdom

2 Twin Beds Each with Original Mattress Factory Luxury Mattress
Visco Memory Foam Toppers for Even More Comfort
Bed Rails Available
LCD Flat Panel TV with Cable, HBO, DVD, PS2 with Eye Toy
Jungle-themed ceiling fan with light
Animal Kingdom Themed Prints, Comforter, Draperies, and Authentic African Masks
Quality Linens (300+ Thread Count)
Shared Full Bath with Shower, Flamingo Theme, and Hair Dryer

Living Seas

2 Twin Beds Each with Original Mattress Factory Luxury Mattress
Visco Memory Foam Toppers for Even More Comfort
Bed Rails Available
LCD Flat Panel TV with Cable, HBO, DVD, PS2 with Eye Toy
Nemo Ceiling Fan with Light
Dolphin Oil Paintings, Fish Wall Decor, Comforter, Draperies, and Lamp
Quality Linens (300+ Thread Count)
Shared Full Bath with Shower, Flamingo Theme, and Hair Dryer

 


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Dining and Kitchen

There are 2 distinct dining areas in Tropical Retreat: the dining room seats 6 adults comfortably and the breakfast nook seats 4. The tiled dining room table is ehnanced by tropical paintings of parrots and herons and a tropical Tiffany lamp. The nook table is lighted by another tropical Tiffany lamp and is adjacent to our 10-foot Phoenix palm tree and 8-foot bamboo palm overlooking the pool. The nook table is perfect for a separate children’s eating area or an evening card game. There are 2 barstools provided for counter chat with the cook.

The kitchen area is perfect for preparing a quick snack or a gourmet meal. Cooking utensils for the microwave, range top, and oven are provided. Dishware includes Cinnabar Fiestaware, poolside plasticware, and bar glasses. For our carb-concious guests, we provide a professional juicer and Extra-Large George Foreman Grill. There is even a Mickey Mouse waffle maker for the kid in all of us.

Juice, Wine, and Large Beverage Glasses
Fiestaware Including Cereal Bowls, Salad, and Desert Plates
Plasticware Featuring Beverage Glasses, Dishes, and Bowls
Serving Bowls and Serving Utensils
Coffee Maker and Tea Kettle
Toaster
Blender
Hand Mixer
Mickey Mouse Popcorn Maker
Waring Professional Juicer
XL George Foreman Grill
Mickey Mouse Waffler
Mixing Bowls and Measuring Utensils
Baking Sheet and Pans
Skillets, Saucepans in Various Sizes
Pasta Strainer
Casserole Dishes for Microwave or Oven
Plastic Storageware
Knives, Spatulas, Tongs, Scrapers, and Spoons
Stainless Steel Knives, Forks, and Spoons
BBQ Utensils

 


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Great Room

We would like to think our great room is the most relaxing place in Emerald Island Resort. When we shopped for our sectional, our checklist included features like “high back”, “overstuffed”, “reclining love seat”, and “glove-soft fabric.” We searched through a lot of stores, catalogs, and websites until we found the perfect sectional—and our guest have given us feedback that our selection was successful. Of course, as long as you are relaxing, why not have some entertainment. We offer our guests a wonderful home theater system—just perfect for your favorite TV programs, DVD, or CD. We have provided an extensive library of DVD’s so there is a favorite for every member of your family. View our DVD library.

Overstuffed Sectional with High Back and Reclining Love Seat
Tropical Themed Draperies, Plantings, Palm Trees, Lamps, and Tables
Tropical Ceiling Fan with Light
46" Wall-Mounted HDTV with DirecTV HD, DVD, CD player
Bose 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers
Receiver with DVD and CD Player
Extensive Library of DVD’s
Sliding Glass Doors with Tinted Film to Pool/Spa and Lanai

 


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Laundry

Washer, Dryer, Iron, and Ironing Board are provided for guest use.

 


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Safety and Security

For your family¹s security, Emerald Island Resort is gated and guarded 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We have placed safety and security above all other considerations in furnishing our vacation home for your family. To provide a softer landing area for toddlers, we chose carpet rather than tile. We have replaced any glass coverings with plexiglass. For the convenience of the parents and the comfort of the younger set, we provide a Pack N Play, high chair, baby monitoring system, and InStep jogging stroller (made for jogging but perfect for park-hopping).

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Gated and Guarded 24/7 Security
Safety Fence Separating Pool and Spa from Lanai
Double Locks on All Sliding Glass Doors
Tinted Film on All Sliding Glass Doors as Protection from Breakage and Glare
Tinted Film on Front Master Bedroom Window
Double Locks on Front Door
All Framed Art Covered with Plexiglass--No Glass
Rounded Plexiglass covers on Great Room Tables
Smoke Detectors
Rounded Corners on Great Room Tables
Sectional with Padding on All Corners
Motorola 5-Mile two-radios with rechargeable batteries for park-hopping communication

 


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Safety and Security

For your family¹s security, Emerald Island Resort is gated and guarded 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We have placed safety and security above all other considerations in furnishing our vacation home for your family. To provide a softer landing area for toddlers, we chose carpet rather than tile. We have replaced any glass coverings with plexiglass. For the convenience of the parents and the comfort of the younger set, we provide a Pack N Play, high chair, baby monitoring system, and InStep jogging stroller (made for jogging but perfect for park-hopping).

(Click image for larger view)

Gated and Guarded 24/7 Security
Safety Fence Separating Pool and Spa from Lanai
Double Locks on All Sliding Glass Doors
Tinted Film on All Sliding Glass Doors as Protection from Breakage and Glare
Tinted Film on Front Master Bedroom Window
Double Locks on Front Door
All Framed Art Covered with Plexiglass--No Glass
Rounded Plexiglass covers on Great Room Tables
Smoke Detectors
Rounded Corners on Great Room Tables
Sectional with Padding on All Corners
Motorola 5-Mile two-radios with rechargeable batteries for park-hopping communication

 



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Environment Friendly

Our Solar Powered Panels provide heat for the spa and pool. Thanks to www.funpoolheating.com.

 


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Baby Friendly

Visco Foam Mattress Toppers
Pack N Play
High Chair
Removable Bed Rails
Baby Monitoring system
Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stroller
Baby Trend Jogging Stroller
Car Seat Stroller

 

 

Emerald Island Resort

Location and Map

When we say we are "2 miles" from DisneyWorld, we mean 2 miles!
Check out these maps to see for yourself!


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Amenities

Nestled within a protected wetland, EMERALD ISLAND RESORT is truly a tropical oasis located just 2.6 miles from Disney World. Look at the aerial photo below- we really ARE that close! A beautiful resort community of homes specifically designed for the perfect Disney vacation. Emerald Island Resort is a "land island" with gated and guarded 24/7 security.

A beautiful resort community of homes specifically designed for the perfect Disney vacation, Emerald Island Resort has all the amenities you expect from a 5 star resort including concierge, clubhouse, Tiki bar, game room, fitness center, tennis courts, play area, and much more.

Gated and Guarded Security 24/7
Grand Entrance with Dolphin Fountain
Clubhouse
Concierge
Meeting Room
Fitness Center
Broadband Internet Access
Wireless Hot Spot
Sauna and Steam Room
Tennis Courts
Arcade
Towel Service
Tiki Bar
Sand Volleyball
Picnic Tables
Large Heated Community Pool
Children’s Play Area
Nature Trail for Hiking or Biking

What's Close

A helpful staff member at Emerald Island Resort will be happy to assist you with dinner reservations, attraction tickets, and transportation. Formosa Gardens Shopping Plaza is minutes away with supermarket, post office, medical and pharmacy facilities, bank, ATM, liquor store, and a wide variety of dining choices.

Just 2 miles west of Emerald Island on 192 is Orange Lake Shopping Center with a Publix supermarket. Five miles west and a quarter mile north on 27 is a new Wal-Mart Super Center. Of course, we provide our guests with maps to all of these.

Distances to area’s major attractions:
Walt Disney World: 3 min.
Universal Studios: 15 min.
Sea World: 15 min.
Orlando Airport (MCO): 30 min.(20mi)
Tampa Airport (TPA): 75 min.
Kennedy Space Center: 70 min.
Belz Factory Outlets: 15 min.
Florida Mall: 20 min.
A myriad of golf courses within a 15 minute drive.


 

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