So Boose, best tip for finding hotels in Orlando, Priceline is your Friend!! last time we were in Orlando, we got the Hilton garden inn right across the street from sea wold (very centrally located) for $33.00 a night. Pretty good for a 3-3.5 star hotel. The time before that was at the Wyndham Orlando Resort (on I-drive 3 miles north of sea world, 2 miles from universal) for $26.00 a night.
See, the great thing about Orlando is that there are so many hotels needing bodies in beds, and that is good for you to name your own price, just be patient with your bidding.
one day though, ill stop being cheap, and stay on site at Disney to get the full experience.....for one night at least...then go back to being cheap
Scott