Southern Oaks Travel Guide
Orlando
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Popular places to visit
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.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
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.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Universal Orlando Resort Express Passes
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Top hotels in Southern Oaks
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Everyone had a great time - the staff was very helpful and nice.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Location, staffs were excellent ! Enjoyed relaxed time in pool under the sun. No buffet breakfast unfortunately.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
Rooms were nice size, big pools, multiple pools, activity centers closed kind of early but there is a lot of features like shuffleboard, basketball, volleyball, and putt putt to do on site. We heard the restaurants weren't the greatest so we didn't eat there, but that may just be a poor reference. ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks
Room and pool /lazy river were great . I wasn’t a fan of the hallways painted dark brown. Breakfast was decent but wasn’t refilled often
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
The pool areas were nice but over crowded. The food was good not great Nice young man named christian stopped us on our way out, just super friendly and gave us a ride with our luggage. The nicest employee, I encountered there although most of the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
AC wasn't working the first night. Was taken care of fairly promptly.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southern Oaks
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 The Social or Orlando City Hall 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.
Airport North
While there might not be top attractions in Airport North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center and Ventura Country Club.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsburg
Notable for its restaurants, shopping and golf courses, Williamsburg is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Orlando. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Aquatica or Orange County Convention Center.
International Drive District
Visitors to International Drive District rave about its breathtaking beach views, exciting theme parks and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Orange County Convention Center or Aquatica while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
