Attractions
Hollywood Studios (5 minutes drive): In Disney's Hollywood Studios, Rock and roller coaster, tower of terror to Broadway style shows
Magic Kingdom (5 minutes drive): Magic Kingdom Park, The the child in all of us. The most magical place on earth.
Animal Kingdom (5 minutes drive) Disney 's Animal Kingdom theme park Fabulous Safari adventure , Lion King, Finding Nemo and Expedition Everest
Epcot Center (5 minutes drive): Epcot is Celebrating the diverse cultures and wonders of the world at this thrilling Theme Park
Typhoon Lagoon (5 minutes drive) Disney 's Typhoon Lagoon is for your water park adventures in the sun
Blizzard Beach (5 minutes drive) Disney 's Blizzard Beach will Take the plunge into aquatic adventure as you slip, slide and glide through this Water Park
Sea World (15 minutes drive) Sea World takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey to the wonders that exist beyond the ocean 's door. A place where up-close encounters connect you to the energy, excitement, and mystery of the sea and sea life. A world of fascinating days, captivating nights, and exhilarating adventure. Once you 've been here, you 'll never look at the sea and its incredible inhabitants the same way again
Universal Studios (Orlando) (20 minutes drive) Jump into the action of the movies! You 're the star at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. At this real film and television studio you 'll go behind the scenes, beyond the screen and right into the action of your favorite movies.
Shopping Area & Restaurants
Shopping at Outlets, Kissimmee Loop and the Florida Mall are all minutes away, March is Spring Training and Kissimmee is summer camp for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. The Cleveland Indians are 5 hours away in Winter Haven and the Detroit Tigers are 45 minutes away in Lakeland. Catch many of the PGA and LPGA tournaments during the 'Florida Swing . The Daytona 500 is an easy drive about 1 hour away, and the Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach is a little over 1 hour drive away.
Formosa Gardens Mall (1 and half miles)
Just on the highway 192, Formosa Gardens Mall has a very well stocked Winn Dixie supermarket and a number of excellent restaurants.
There are several great restaurants without even having to go into highway traffic. Some of the great restaurants in the area are Red Lobster, TGI Friday's, Outback Steak House, Giordano 's ' Pizza, Carraba 's Italian Cuisine, Subway, the old country store -- Cracker Barrel and Dairy Queen for ice cream funs.
There is also a full service grocery store with a deli, and urgent care facility and a Walgreen 's Drug store in the same area
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Florida Mall (15 mile)
Our broad range of shopping, dining and entertainment options means there 's always something everyone can enjoy.
Orange Lake Town Centre (3 miles)
Head west on Hwy 192, this excellent public supermarket is on your right. It opens 7am to 11pm.
Cagan's Crossing Shopping (6 miles)
Continue to head further west, turn north on Hwy 27, 24-hrs superb brand new Wal 'Mart
Celebration Town Restaurants and Shopping
With some excellent small shops and a good selection of restaurants, it is the ideal place to take the family for a stroll round the lake, to spend a few moments sat in the rocking chairs by the waters edge and to enjoy a good meal.
Golf Courses
Kissimmee is in Osceola County which has many courses, some of the best are close to our villa.
Mystic Dunes (Next Store)
Designed by Champions Tour Player and NBC golf analyst Gary Koch and rated a Four- Star course by Golf Digest magazine and ranked number 2 in 'Orlando's Top 5 Golf Courses'.
Champion's Gate Golf Club(less than 10 minutes drive)
Designed by Greg Norman. The national is an impressive American style course in the best traditions of modern U.S. golf course design. The International provides the style familiar to those who have played the great old courses of Scotland and Ireland. It boasts the highest course rating in the state of Florida at 76.3.
Celebration Golf Club (Less than 10 minute drive)
Celebration Golf Club is a Robert Trent Jones designed golf course. The course is rated 4 1/2 Star in Golf Digest and ranked #12 by the Florida Golf News.
Kissimmee Bay Country Club (15 minutes drive)
Century-old oaks, towering cypress trees, a dozen unique water hazards and friendly sand hill cranes provide the backdrop for a first-class golf experience at Kissimmee Bay Country Club.
