Waterford Lakes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
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.
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.
Universal Studios Florida
Exhilarating rides and world class film sets are brought together to create this outstanding world-renowned theme park.
Magic Kingdom® Park
Situated in the shady limelight of a magical fairy-tale castle, this world class attraction is most famous for its breath-taking theme parks, offering visitors hours of entertainment.
Epcot®
This awe inspiring theme park celebrates human achievement in the field of science and engineering. Design a future race car, depart on a food safari or fly to Mars on one of the parks many rides.
Activities
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Scenic 30 Minute Airboat Tour
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
WonderWorks All Access After Dark
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Orlando: Central Florida Zoo Skip-the-Line Ticket
Our pick of the best Waterford Lakes Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Not only are the rooms very clean but the staff is extremely nice and the free bus to universal was a great plus. I would recommend this hotel to everyone
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport
The room was clean, costomer service was great, and breakfast was very accommodating!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Orlando International Drive North Hotel
awesome continental breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando Airport North
Love staying here. Convenient location, airport is not too far. Only bad thing is the water pressure, not the best.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
The room was amazing! Very clean, spacious and absolutely beautiful!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton Orlando near Universal
Great service. Clean room. Nice amenities. Could use additional theme park shuttle service.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterford Lakes
South Semoran
When in South Semoran, you can plan a visit to Ventura Country Club and Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
