Just two miles from Walt Disney World Resort, the budget friendly Howard Johnson Maingate East is next to Water Mania's thrill rides and close to SeaWorld and Universal Orlando. The hotel's complimentary shuttle service makes the rounds to the Walt Disney World Resort.

The Disney Good Neighbor Hotel offers a heated outdoor pool with spa tub, wading pool, video arcade and gift shop. After a day of sightseeing, guests can relax in the whirlpool while munching snacks and sipping drinks from the poolside café and bar. Children can enjoy their own pool and video game room. A full service restaurant stands next to the hotel, and others are scattered close to the HoJo. Guests also can enjoy same day dry cleaning service and coin operated laundry facility.

Half of the Howard Johnson's 367 guestrooms are designated nonsmoking. All rooms are decorated with floral patterns and bright colors with tropical emphasis. They feature cable TVs with pay movies, safes, coffeemakers, video games, and phones with data ports and voice mail.

Economy minded families and other tourists looking for a convenient location close to Central Florida's key attractions will enjoy the Howard Johnson Maingate East, especially considering the accommodations, amenities and price that won't eat up the kids' college tuition.