Waterford Lakes Travel Guide
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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
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 Waterford Lakes
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Excellent stay when flying out
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
This is an exceptional property with outstanding staff.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive
Just a quick one night stay but no complaints.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Orlando International Drive North Hotel
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Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Universal's Stella Nova Resort
The place and staff were very professional,
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport
The hotel was maintained and clean. For a budget hotel it would be a good choice. However there was no bathroom fan, the walls in the hotel are very thin and barely insulated you can hear everything in hallway very clearly and loudly. Half the tv channels were blacked out. One of the two outlets ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterford Lakes
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.
Lake Nona
Visitors to Lake Nona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, USTA National Campus is worth a stop.
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 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 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.
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.
