Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort - East

The Resort and Its Setting

Orange Lake Resort - East sits on W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, right in the stretch of central Florida built almost entirely around theme-park tourism. It's part of the wider Orange Lake Resort property, operated as a Holiday Inn Club Vacations timeshare under IHG. Google reviewers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across nearly 15,000 reviews, with recurring mentions of outdoor pools, a lazy river and access to four golf courses. Units are sold on the vacation club model, meaning owners hold points or a deeded week that guarantees accommodation rather than a hotel-style nightly booking.

The Area and Things to Do

Kissimmee is the classic jumping-off point for Orlando's theme parks, and this resort's location makes that the main draw. Walt Disney World Resort is about 22 km away, Universal Orlando Resort around 35 km away, and SeaWorld Orlando roughly 30 km away — all reachable by car, which most visitors rent for the week. Closer to the resort, Icon Park (about 15 km away) offers rides, dining and the observation wheel for an evening out that doesn't involve a full theme-park day, while the Kissimmee lakefront, just 8 km away, is a quieter spot for a walk or a meal by the water. Most people staying here build their week around two or three park days mixed with pool time and local restaurants along the highway corridor.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week or points at Orange Lake Resort - East and want to move it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get the ad live, and that's it.

Before you list, check your Holiday Inn Club Vacations documents for two things: the transfer fee charged when ownership changes hands, and whether the resort or club holds a right of first refusal on resale transactions. Both of these should be confirmed directly with Holiday Inn Club Vacations, since figures and policies can change and we don't want to quote anything that isn't current. Ask the club how long a transfer typically takes to process once a buyer is found, as this affects how you plan the handover and any use of the unit in the meantime.

A resale buyer should also be clear on what transfers and what doesn't. Deeded week or points ownership, and access to the RCI exchange network through the resort's affiliation, normally transfer with the sale. Any promotional perks tied to the original purchase — loyalty points or incentives offered only to buyers who bought directly from the developer — typically do not carry over to a resale buyer, so confirm this with Holiday Inn Club Vacations before agreeing a price.

If you're renting out a week instead of selling, be upfront in your listing about the unit size, view and travel dates, and mention the lazy river, pools and golf access, since these are what renters in this market usually ask about first.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Anyone planning a stay should budget for a rental car, since the resort's convenience depends on driving to the parks and attractions rather than walking. Florida's afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer, so it's worth keeping a backup indoor activity in mind for those weeks. Buying theme-park tickets in advance tends to save both time and money compared with buying at the gate, and this applies whether you're an owner using your own week or a renter booking through someone else's listing.