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Area Guide

Vista Cay Resort Orlando local Guide 

Walt Disney World

Disney World is approximately a 15-minute drive from Vista Kay Resort. Disney spans 43 square miles, and its major theme parks include Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are also several water parks. 

Universal Studios

Universal Studios is broken into three different parks. Epic Universe is literally across the street from the Vista Cay Resort. The other two parks, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios, are located 4.6 miles from Vista Cay, and this community is the closest vacation home rental Community to any of the Universal theme parks. 

International Drive

 International Drive is located running parallel to Universal Boulevard, on which Vista Cay Orlando is located. It is approximately half a mile away and stretches many miles going up and down International Drive, which is home to many restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Groceries

Vista Cay Resort is in easy reach of many grocery stores, with the Publix Plaza being in front of Vista Cay itself and actually being within walking distance. There are also convenient Supercenters like Walmart that are located approximately 3 miles away. 

Local Transportation

 Local transportation at Vista Cay allows for easy free parking at the resort, and also, if you’re taking any Rideshare such as Uber or Lyft, it is very easy access and convenient.

Airports

As far as Vista Cay and its proximity to airports, it is the closest vacation home Community to Orlando International Airport MCO Being just 12 miles away, and is also fairly straightforward to get to Sanford, which is located north of orlando. 

Entertainment 

Being located in the theme park capital of the entire world means that there is no shortage of entertainment in orlando. There are also numerous things to do other than the theme parks, such as visiting downtown Orlando, Gatorland, International Drive, and so forth. 

Beaches

Being located in Central Florida, Vista Cay allows easy access to both West and East Coast beaches.

Golf

Within 20 20-mile radius of Vista Cay Resort, there are well over 20 different golf courses, and the closest golf course is Shingle Creek Golf Club, which is literally located across the street. 

Shopping

There are numerous shopping options when visiting Vista Cay, as it is located in Proximity to Major Factory Outlet Malls, as well as major traditional malls as well and other shops in the area. 

Restaurants

There are many, many restaurants near Vista Cay, some are actually within walking distance in the Publix Plaza, but for more serious restaurant territory, you can visit International Drive.

These are some of our staff’s favorite places in Orlando while you are staying at Vista Cay:

Walking Distance from Vista Cay (all located in the Publix Shopping Plaza)

  1. Dunkin Donuts – The best coffee – 9924 Universal Blvd Suite 214, Orlando, FL 32819 – Phone: (407) 930-5680
  2. @ Diner – Modern artisan-style breakfast & lunch – Address: Lake Cay Place, Commons, 9938 Universal Blvd #140, Orlando, FL 32819 Menu: atthediner.com Phone: (407) 237-7687
  3. Publix – Our favorite grocery store – Address: 9930 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: (407) 996-8400
  4. NYPD Pizza – Pizza 9900 Universal Blvd #100, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: (407) 992-8990 (Restaurant and delivery)

Off the regular tourist path, places to visit:

  1. Maxine’s (Restaurant) on Shine

Walk Around Lake Eola

Distance from Vista Cay 13.4 Miles: MAP / Directions

Why?: An alternative nice restaurant and a beautiful park where the locals go.

  1. Winter Park / Park Ave

Distance from Vista Cay 16.3 Miles: MAP / Directions

Why?: Fancy shops and restaurants in a stunning old Orlando setting.

  1. Border Grill

Distance from Vista Cay 5.4 miles: MAP / Directions

Why?: This Mexican Restaurant is a hole in the wall, but although cheap is also one of the highest-rated restaurants in Orlando

  1. Mount Dora

Distance from Vista Cay 35.4 Miles: MAP / Directions

Why?: A great day out in a beautiful old Florida town with lots of shops and restaurants along with boat tours and Sea Plane rides.

  1. Old Winter Garden

Distance from Vista Cay 21.1  miles: MAP / Directions

Why?: Beautiful old Florida downtown with shops and restaurants.

  1. Cocoa Beach

Distance from Vista Cay 56.4  miles: MAP / Directions

Why? This is a typical Florida beach and is just 53 minutes to the pier by car and an easy drive.