Walt Disney World
About 3 miles from Kissimmee
Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, plus two water parks. Most of our villas are a short drive away.
Things to do
Stay in a villa near Kissimmee and you’re minutes from Disney, a short drive from Universal and SeaWorld, and a day trip from the Space Coast.
Buying tickets: buy from the attraction’s official website or a well-known authorised seller. Avoid cheap tickets from social media or classified ads, as fake and used tickets are common. Prices change by date, so book early for school holidays.
ResortsAttractions and airportLocations are approximate.
Theme parks
Universal Orlando Resort
About 10 miles from Kissimmee
Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and the new Epic Universe: rollercoasters, movie worlds and the Wizarding World.
SeaWorld Orlando
About 7 miles from Kissimmee
Big coasters, marine life shows and animal encounters.
LEGOLAND Florida
About 26 miles from Kissimmee
Brilliant for younger children, with rides, a water park and Peppa Pig Theme Park next door.
Water parks
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
About 2 miles from Kissimmee
Disney’s two water parks: a huge wave pool, and a ski resort that melted.
Universal’s Volcano Bay
About 10 miles from Kissimmee
Tropical water theme park with a 200-foot volcano and a lazy river.
Aquatica Orlando
About 7 miles from Kissimmee
SeaWorld’s water park, with slides that go through a dolphin habitat.
Animals, nature and space
Kennedy Space Center
About 56 miles from Kissimmee
See real rockets, the Space Shuttle Atlantis and, if you’re lucky, a launch. About an hour’s drive east.
Gatorland
About 8 miles from Kissimmee
Alligators, zip lines and old-school Florida charm, close to Kissimmee.
Airboat rides on Lake Tohopekaliga
About 8 miles from Kissimmee
Spot alligators and birdlife on a fast airboat ride across Kissimmee’s big lake.
Shopping, dining and evenings out
Disney Springs
About 3 miles from Kissimmee
Free to visit: shops, restaurants, live music and the World of Disney store.
Old Town Kissimmee
About 0 miles from Kissimmee
Fairground rides, classic car cruises and shops on Highway 192.
ICON Park
About 8 miles from Kissimmee
The Wheel observation wheel, attractions and restaurants on International Drive.
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
About 4 miles from Kissimmee
Designer outlet shopping near Disney Springs, popular with UK visitors.
Distances are straight-line from Kissimmee, so driving is further. Ticket links go to each attraction’s official website. StateSide is independent and not connected with any of these attractions.
Find your villa near the parks
Florida villas and holiday homes, booked directly with the owner, with no booking fees. Villas open for booking on 20 November.