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 Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Top hotels in Waterford Lakes
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
The staff was a very nice goddess into our room four hours earlier than check-in. I love the fact that I could see the TSA check in from my room talk about convenient. I definitely will stay at this property again and will recommend it to everybody traveling to Orlando.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport
Nice spot The manager is a ignorant old man and should not be “welcoming” guests Otherwise Clean Food ok Easy parking
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Please post your hours for your food locations. It was a mystery. Had to walk up to the door to see if things were open or not.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Orlando Palms Hotel
Great value, but internet was too slow/congested to participate in Zoom.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport
I’ve stayed at other La Quinta locations before, and I completely understand that airport hotels deal with constant turnover and unpredictable travel chaos. I’m usually pretty understanding that not everything will be perfect. However, this stay was honestly unacceptable. There were visible stains ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Universal's Stella Nova Resort
Perfect stay
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center.
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.
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.
