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Entertainment

Entertainment Guide for Staying at Vista Cay Resort, Orlando

General Entertainment

What is there to do near Vista Cay? You may ask. Vista Cay Resort is located just off Universal Boulevard between Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and Epic Universe. Vista Cay is also located just off International Drive, and all that International Drive has to offer. This makes the location of Vista Cay very good for entertainment purposes, as there is literally almost an unlimited amount of entertainment sources to go to when visiting Vista Kay and the central Florida area. In addition, Vista Cay is only approximately 12 minutes by car to the Walt Disney World theme parks and also Disney Springs, which is a Disney shopping and restaurant mecca.

Theme Parks

For things to do at the various theme parks, as far as entertainment goes, visit our links to Universal Studios, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, and Disney.

Located just 1 mi from Vista Cay is ICON Park, which has the Orlando Eye or Ferris wheel, Madame Tussauds, and the Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, as well as various dining options such as The Yard & Tin Roof. Perhaps one of the best deals at Icom Park is that it also offers free parking. 

For dining options within walking distance of Vista Cay, visit our Vista Cay Shopping Guide, CLICK HERE.

Night Life

City Walk

A good option to visit is Universal CityWalk, located approximately 4.6 miles from Vista Cay, and features bars, clubs, and live music at night. Areas to consider visiting might be the Red Coconut Club, which is a tropical-themed dance club with cocktails. City Walk’s Rising Star for karaoke and Vivo Italian restaurant with dinner and a lively atmosphere are other options. One of the advantages of visiting City Walk in the evening is that there is no parking fee at Universal (where it is located) after 6:00 p.m

City Walk Orlando Guide

Dinner shows 

There are several dinner shows relatively close by to Vista Cay to choose from, but a very popular in the area. 

  1. Pirates of Adventure is a pirate-themed Dinner Show with stunts and a hearty meal.
  2. Medieval Times Dinner Show and tournament, which offers jousting and a medieval Feast which is in Kissimmee, approximately 15 miles away
  3. Finally, just off International Drive. There’s Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show, which is an interactive whodunit with comedy and dinner.
Orlando Dinner Show Guide

Other nearby entertainment:

Other popular entertainment options include:

  • Dave and Busters, which is a sports bar with a range of arcade games, is located on International Drive
  • The Orlando Escape Rooms is a game to escape from a room. It challenges groups to escape a room in under 60 minutes. 
  • IFly Indoor Skydiving is just off International Drive, which is a wind tunnel that allows you to experience skydiving without leaving the ground, or barely

International Drive at Night 

At night, a popular spot to visit is the Ice Bar Orlando on International Drive, which is a bar literally made out of ice. Also, Mango’s Tropical Cafe, which has Latin music, dance shows, Mojitos, and bites to eat, and you may want to visit The Tin Roof, where there’s live music.

Nightlife Orlando Guide

Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando area, this is approximately 12 miles north of Vista Cay, and if you just go search online, you’ll probably find one of the more popular venues to enjoy.

Another evening nighttime option for entertainment you may consider is the bars and clubs in downtown Orlando at night, or going to Lake Eola.  There are numerous restaurants also located downtown, which you can research. 

Lake Eola Downtown Orlando Guide

How to get there

An easy and popular way to get to any of these nighttime venues is via Uber or Lyft, which allows you to go out and enjoy yourself and not having to worry about driving 

Summary

In conclusion, Vista Cay Resort is primarily located in the heart of all things entertainment in the heart of central Florida, and given its proximity to all major attractions and its location just off International Drive. This means there are almost an unlimited number of various options for evening entertainment as well as daytime entertainment, given the proximity to being in the center of the theme park capital of the world.