Thornton Park 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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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 Theme Park Tickets
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Top hotels in Thornton Park
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
"Perfect place for enjoy with the family."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
"EVERYTHING WAS GOOD!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
"When we arrived in our room it had a musty smell. I called the front desk but of course there were no rooms available to move to. The tub in the shower was clogged and filled up. When it filled up all the dirt from previous guests were floating in the water. Maintenance came and unclogged it but ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Walt Disney World Swan
"Great place! Lots of amenities and god service. In house Disney team to help with ticket questions."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Where to stay in Thornton Park
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.
Reunion
The top golf courses and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.
Bay Lake
Exciting theme parks plentiful wildlife and top sights from Epcot® to Walt Disney World® Resort – discover Bay Lake, a destination also famous for its entertainment.
Champions Gate
Ample dining options and top golf courses are well-reviewed features of Champions Gate. Make a stop by top sights like ChampionsGate Golf Club while you're exploring the area.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
