Rio Grande Park Travel Guide
Orlando
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Popular places to visit
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.
Disney Springs™
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.
Epcot®
Design your own race car and take an international food safari at the theme park that celebrates human achievement.
Things to do
Universal Orlando Resort Express Passes
Walt Disney World® Resort Disney After Hours
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Top hotels in Rio Grande Park
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
"Very clean, friendly staff and beautiful resort."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
"This is an older property, could use a little updating. The staff was more than helpful. The best location to Universal Studios. The shuttle was a big plus."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
"The room was fine, there was a lot of stuff. That was good and bad. It seemed like"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
"The whole experience was great for me and my family. Property was just minutes away from everything restaurants, shopping and parks. Pool activities on resort were also a thing lol. Hot tub nights with new friends we made on resort was cool as well."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Walt Disney World Dolphin
"Great stay!! Walking distance to epcot and Hollywood Studios, frwquent bus service to the Kingdoms and Springs You can shipnitems ahwad of your stay, which can be very useful. Be ware your shipments couldcend up at another hotel in the area, due to carelessness of Fedex/ups. I had to take two hours ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
"HORRIBLE HOTEL BEAUTIFUL BUT VACATION WAS NIGHTMARE DUE TO Them idk where to begin first i was place n a 1bd standard villa 36sqft but i booked an deluxe room with full kitchen stove oven eta 76sqft so i called hotel .com cuz i ised them too book so the manager of westgate called me n hr later she ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio Grande Park
Millenia
If you're spending some time in Millenia, Mall at Millenia and Exotic Car Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Orlando
Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to Gallery at Avalon Island or The Social might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is noteworthy for its theme parks, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cross Country Creek and Central Park Plaza Shopping Center.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
Tangelo Park
Tangelo Park is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Universal’s Volcano Bay and Universal Orlando Resort are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Doctor Phillips
Restaurants and seaside views are just a few things travellers like about Doctor Phillips. A stop by Orange Tree Golf Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
