Taft Travel Guide
Orlando
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.
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.
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.
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 Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Top hotels in Taft
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
"Very family friendly"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
"Great stay. So convenient"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
"Cabana Bay Beach Resort has everything you need — except floats for the lazy river, so make sure to bring your own! They do have an air station near the lazy river entrance where you can inflate them yourself, which was super convenient. The resort truly has so much to offer. We stayed for 2 nights, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
"Okay resort, would say it’s more of a 3 star than a 4 star. Checked in at 10pm and it was still a 30 min wait. Carpets in the hallways smell really bad and the resort is just very confusing in general. Not many elevators for such large buildings which made the wait long, usually 10 min wait to be ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
"The hotel is poorly designed, it’s hard to get around. We had to cross pools to get to the lobby or else walk around multiple buildings. It’s very big but only has one restaurant on site with limited choices. There is no water refilling stations, you must purchase water. The pools are small and very ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Taft
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.
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.
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.
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.
Millenia
If you're spending some time in Millenia, Mall at Millenia and Exotic Car Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Hunters Creek
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hunters Creek. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunters Creek Golf Club or Shingle Creek Regional Park.
