Attractions
Orlando Florida Area Attractions
Walt Disney World
10 minutes | (407) 939-1289 | www.disneyworld.com
Walt Disney World is Orlando’s most famous landmark and consists of several individual theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and several other seasonal favorites. Each park within Disney World features multiple rides, shows, shops, restaurants, and so much more! No matter what your age, you are sure to find a good time inside the world’s most famous theme park.
What else can be said that hasn't been already? Walt Disney World is the world's biggest tourist attraction, and it's right outside this Orlando family resort's door. Just jump on 192 (Irlo Bronson Highway) headed west, take a right on World Drive, and before you know you'll be hurtling down Big Thunder Mountain, conquering Mission Space, dodging a Yeti on Expedition Everest, or taking on the Tower of Terror. The best part is that at the end of the day you won't have to battle traffic back to Orlando or pay those hefty on-property prices. Just 10 minutes in the car and your back, relaxing with your family at Polynesian Isles!
Universal Studios
14 minutes | (407) 224-4233 | www.universalstudios.com
Universal Orlando is an entire universe of action and thrills featuring two spectacular theme parks unlike anything else in Orlando. At both Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure® every member of the family can share unforgettable experiences together.
Why stay on International Drive? Avoid the bumper to bumper traffic by staying only a couple exits west of Universal, and you'll get there just as quickly! Less than fifteen minutes after you leave Polynesian Isles, you can be enjoying the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Marvel Superhero Island, Revenge of the Mummy or any of the other fun and exciting attractions of Universal Orlando. Check out Universal Citywalk for fun places to eat like Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville and the Hard Rock Cafe, or party the night away at hotspots like Pat O'Brien's, Bob Marley's, and other great night clubs and bars!
SeaWorld
12 minutes | (407) 351-3600 | www.seaworldorlando.com
SeaWorld Orlando is an exciting theme park featuring an array of underwater life that the whole family can enjoy. Marine themed rides, shows, shops and restaurants make this park a splashing good time!
There's a reason that Sea World is the best known aquatic adventure park in the world. With amazing wildlife shows (Shamu!) and great rides for the whole family, this is a destination not to be missed. And if you take Apopka Vineland road to I-4, it's at the very next exit!
ESPN’s Wide World of Sports
10 minutes | www.espnwwos.com
ESPN’s Wide World of Sports is home of numerous sporting events and activities that are sure to be fun for the entire family. Visitors can experience Atlanta Braves spring training, CIGNA marathon weekend, ESPN Weekend by Dick’s Sporting Goods, and so much more!
Gatorland
14 minutes | (407) 855-5496 | www.gatorland.com
Get up close and personal with a few modern dinosaurs and be a spectator as professional handlers get very brave with these unique creatures. Gatorland is a great attraction for all ages.
Outlet Shopping
10-15 minutes
Some of the biggest brands in the world have amazing outlet stores right here in Orlando, and both major area outlet malls are less than 15 minutes away! Brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Gap, Brooks Brothers, J. Crew, The North Face, Neiman Marcus, Victoria's Secret, Lacoste, Seven For All Mankind, and countless others can be found at unbeatable prices within minutes of this Orlando family fun resort.
Kennedy Space Center – Cape Canaveral
about an hour | (866) 737-5235 | www.kennedyspacecenter.com
Just a day trip away is the home of every manned space launch in NASA history! From the very beginnings of the Gemini right up through the shuttle program, every astronaut that has stepped out into space has first had to step onto a launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Head east from Orlando toward the Atlantic Ocean, and everything you've witnessed on TV for years, finally becomes a reality. If you happen to be around during a scheduled shuttle launch, reschedule your day around the event. It is a true scientific phenomenon that should not be missed.
Florida Bowfishing Charters
45 minutes | (407) 256-6962 | www.floridabowfishing.com
Florida Bowfishing Charters is an Official Outdoor Channel Outfitter and provides bowfishing trips and hunts in the Orlando FL and Tampa areas. Guided Alligator hunts are also available.
