Try Comfort Suites Maingate East. We were just there at the end of October and spent 10 days. The rooms are very clean including a microwave and refrigerator, a wonderful swimming pool and hot tub area, free beakfast with lots of things to eat in a nice dining area, and laundry facilities. It backs to a wooded area. In front, through my window, I could watch bungie jumpers take the plunge in Old Town. The motel is new, built in April 1999. The staff was wonderful. On several occasions I asked for directions or their opinions and they were always nice. Publix grocery store (I think this is how it's spelled)was inexpensive and only three blocks away. Celebration, Disney's experimental community is very close. They have showhomes that are fun to look at. Celebration also has a pleasant marketplace and some nice things at relatively good prices. We especially liked White's of Celebration. The price per night was $57 for two queen suite. I got this through the entertainment book. Look past the directory pages in the book, and you'll see the choice hotel page with discount information. Also through Entertainment, I was able to get $44/night for my senior in-laws. Ponderosa Steak House is good and very close by. I was less impressed with Western Sizzlin. YUCK!
We had very little traffic coming and going to WDW. I noticed that it was much easier than traveling on International Drive and was happy our motel wasn't on this stretch. We'll stay here again. You can check internet rates on the Choice Hotel web site.
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The location is on Florida Plaza Blvd.
Hope this helps and have fun.
Twirlywig
By the way, Choice Hotels was offering discounts on 7-day-hoppers for WDW at almost %20 off the regular price. We didn't take advantage of this because we already had APs. Anyway, I think this promotion is over, but they may have other discounts.
And one last thing, join the Guest Priveleges program for free room upgrades and awards.