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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)
- Dunkin Donuts – The best coffee – 9924 Universal Blvd Suite 214, Orlando, FL 32819 – Phone: (407) 930-5680
- @ 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
- Publix – Our favorite grocery store – Address: 9930 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: (407) 996-8400
- 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:
Distance from Vista Cay 13.4 Miles: MAP / Directions
Why?: An alternative nice restaurant and a beautiful park where the locals go.
Distance from Vista Cay 16.3 Miles: MAP / Directions
Why?: Fancy shops and restaurants in a stunning old Orlando setting.
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
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.
Distance from Vista Cay 21.1 miles: MAP / Directions
Why?: Beautiful old Florida downtown with shops and restaurants.
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.