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
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
Orlando: Central Florida Zoo Skip-the-Line Ticket
Top hotels in Waterford Lakes
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Excellent location
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport
Clean with lots of room for suitcases. Felt a bit spare of ambiance, yet room and bathroom were big. okay breakfast bar. Best that its so close to the airport!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Orlando International Drive North Hotel
Clean room Good staff Excellent service
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport North
Clean, safe and good atmosphere.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Love the heated outdoor pool in the cooler months.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The View Studio Suites and Event Venue
Room was spacious and clean
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Ventura Country Club and Rio Pinar 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 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.
Millenia
If you're spending some time in Millenia, Mall at Millenia and Exotic Car Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
