Hotel at a Glance: Fantasy World Resort

From their townhouse headquarters at Fantasy World Resort, families have just a 10-minute drive to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. Sea World and Universal Orlando is only a little bit farther, and all three are accessible via the resort’s scheduled transportation. For an adventure a little closer to home, they can hop on a complimentary shuttle to Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores.

• Private homes: All of the two-story, six-person townhouses boast two bedrooms, a full kitchen, free WiFi, and a screened patio.
• Aquatic adventures: The townhouses surround a massive zero-entry pool featuring two water slides and a lazy river ride.
• Games and sports: The resort is home to a tennis court, a basketball court, batting cages, multiple lawn games, and a fitness center.
• Daily activities: From scavenger hunts to weekly movie nights, there’s tons to do right on the resort premises.
• Relaxation by the pool: If guests aren’t in the mood for a dip, the poolside bar serves cold drinks in the open air.
• Dine in the sunshine: Charcoal and gas grills and picnic tables can be found throughout the resort grounds.

Kissimmee, Florida: Easy Access to World-Famous Theme Parks and Major Orlando Attractions

Located on the banks of Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee sits about 22 miles from downtown Orlando and just 16 miles from the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. The world’s most-visited entertainment resort spans roughly 30,000 acres, encompassing four theme parks, two water parks, five golf courses, and the Downtown Disney® Area. There’s no shortage of things to do here: begin your day at Magic Kingdom® Park by boarding Space Mountain® Attraction, a rocket-shaped three-seater that climbs to 180 feet before entering a deep black tunnel and racing past stars, satellites, and constellations. After that, ride past the ghastly goofballs inside The Haunted Mansion. For dinner, head over to Epcot® to sample cuisine from Morocco, Mexico, France, Italy, and several other countries at the World Showcase. As one of the most popular family destinations in the world, sunny Orlando is home to other theme parks including Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.

Those hoping to shake up the typical theme-park-dominated itinerary can head into downtown Orlando’s vibrant arts district. The neighborhood boasts venues such as the CityArts Factory, a multifaceted patchwork of gallery spaces, and SAK Comedy Lab, which holds improv shows five nights a week.

About a 10-minute drive north, you’ll find several cultural institutions surrounding Loch Haven Park, including the Orlando Museum of Art; the collection features pieces by Georgia O’Keeffe, Robert Rauschenberg, Ansel Adams, and Andy Warhol. The park is also home to the Orlando Shakespeare Theater and the Orlando Science Center, where you can take a rover across a simulation of Mars or race model cars down a 70-foot pinewood-derby track.

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