If you want a townhome with its own splash pool near Disney, Windsor Hills vs Paradise Palms is a comparison worth making. Both are gated Kissimmee communities with townhomes and detached homes, a clubhouse and a resort pool. Here's how they stack up for a family Disney trip.
Townhomes with private splash pools
Paradise Palms is known for its townhomes, many with four or more bedrooms and a small private splash pool on the patio. Windsor Hills offers the same idea: its 3-bedroom townhouses come with private splash pools, so kids can take a dip without a walk to the clubhouse.
The difference is choice. Windsor Hills also has 2- and 3-bedroom condos and larger houses and villas with private pools, so you can match the home to your group instead of the other way around.
Location and the drive to Disney
Both communities are close to Disney. Paradise Palms sits in the US-192 corridor west of Kissimmee, a road that can get busy at peak times. Windsor Hills sits off Old Lake Wilson Road on Disney's southwest edge, with Disney property roughly 5 to 10 minutes away and Magic Kingdom usually about 10 to 12 minutes. See how close Windsor Hills is to Disney for routes.
Paradise Palms' strengths
Paradise Palms has a solid clubhouse with a game room, a small cinema and a fitness room, plus a zero-entry pool, a kids' splash area, a hot tub and sports courts. Depending on the home and rental program, Paradise Palms may charge a separate fee for amenity access, so ask before you book.
Where Windsor Hills pulls ahead
- A dedicated water park. Sir Windsor's AquaVenture water park has dueling racer slides, more slides and a giant splash pad, a big step up from a splash area.
- A big heated lagoon pool with a hot tub and a separate toddler pool.
- More on-site dining and snacks. The Marketplace & Grill in the clubhouse covers pizza, burgers and forgotten groceries.
- More to do on rest days. A movie theater, games room, putting green, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, and three playgrounds.
Who each community suits
Windsor Hills suits families who want a townhouse with a splash pool plus a full water park and short Disney drives. Paradise Palms suits families who mainly want a large townhome and a simpler resort setup.
The verdict
Paradise Palms is a comfortable townhome community. Windsor Hills gives you the same private splash pool at home, then adds a water park, a larger pool and a quick drive to the parks. Browse Windsor Hills townhouses or book direct with a Windsor Hills owner.
