Review of Westgate Lakes resort 4*

We've been coming here most times when in Orlando but has changed somewhat since 2001. The resort is fine for most but it's a timeshare resort. Deals are really good but have to do a 90 minute marketing session to potentially buy timeshare. You don't have to commit and say no everytime. 2 things I've noticed that drastically changed since 2001. It has become over populated for it size. It's apparent people are either buying timeshares or just getting the deal. The other thing that goes along with people are their vehicles of different types and sizes. It's very lucky to find parking in your building's lot. Its fill up fast after 6pm. So you end up driving around the resort for parking like everybody else. It's the same thing being in a crowded mall parking lot during holiday season. People even block, stand & hold car spaces then call their significant other the location. Yeah that kind of ridiculousness. You don't need that added stress on your vacation just for parking your car. It's horrible! They do have a 6 floor parking garage structure in the middle of the resort but you're out of luck if your building is farther away from it. Though they claim to provide a shuttle (golf car ride or mini bus? ), I've never waited and is faster to just walk it. At least in the morning, you'll have a nice brisk walk back to your car rather than finding it outside your building. So plan extra time for that. On a positive note, the rooms and furniture/appliances have been upgraded, employee services are good all around especially housekeeping crew. Tips are optional but I think you can spare a couple bucks when on vacation on them when calling for extra room supplies.