Typical of standard Howard Johnson construction during the latter part of the Company's existence, MainGate East or Fountain Park was one of the larger complexes ever developed as it offered more than 400 guest rooms! Built near the Walt Disney World complex, it boasted that it was only 3 miles from the park.

Not lasting long as a Howard Johnson's, the property was a Ramada during my 2004 visit. The high-rise section was closed and had been gutted for renovation, but the mid-rise sections were open and filled with guests the day of my visit. Unfortunately the Mansard style Restaurant which was among the last ever built, retained non of its interior Howard Johnson's appeal--actually it had no appeal at all! Having been set up as a buffet only eatery, its name, "Coney Island," was a misnomer as hot dogs were not available!