Southwest Orlando Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, night scenes and signage
Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, rides and night scenes
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Where to stay in Southwest Orlando

Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, night scenes and signage

Florida Center

If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.

Florida Center
Orlando which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Millenia

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Millenia, Mall at Millenia and Exotic Car Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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Tangelo Park

Tangelo Park is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Universal Orlando Resort and Orlando International Premium Outlets are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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Florida Center North

Florida Center North might not have many top sights, but Universal Studios Florida and Universal Orlando Resort are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Windhover

Though Windhover may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Universal Studios Florida and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

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33rd Street Industrial

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in 33rd Street Industrial and surrounding area, you can visit Mall at Millenia and First Baptist Orlando.

33rd Street Industrial
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

4 out of 5
5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL
The price is NZ$178 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
NZ$178
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,545 reviews)
"Very convenient for Universal across the street. Extra parking fees unexpected, but convenient."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL
The price is NZ$272 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$272
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,138 reviews)
"This is a beautiful resort to stay at for Universal Studios. They offer a shuttle to and from the parks. Staff offer superior customer service. They are friendly as well. There is a very lovely Universal Store located right at the resort. The Bayliner Diner offers a wide variety of delicious food. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort 

CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort 

3.5 out of 5
7400 International Dr, Orlando, FL
The price is NZ$235 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$235
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants, and 2 poolside bars. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,521 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort 
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The Point Hotel & Suites

The Point Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
7389 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,254 reviews)
"Very pretty and clean! Spacious rooms with working ac! Also nice pool. Downside have to pay for breakfast when other places have it free"

Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025

The Point Hotel & Suites
The Point by Edge

The Point by Edge

4 out of 5
7389 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and concierge services. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (764 reviews)
"I love it"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

The Point by Edge
Century Millenia

Century Millenia

3 out of 5
5100 Millenia Waters Dr, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Orlando International Premium Outlets and Universal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Great apartment"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Century Millenia
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Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida

An attraction popular with visitors from around the world, where you can wander through film sets and enjoy the thrills and spills of the rides.

Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, street scenes and rides

Universal Orlando Resort

Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.

Universal Orlando Resort
Universal’s Volcano Bay

Universal’s Volcano Bay

Enjoy the excitement at Universal’s Volcano Bay and see why this is a favourite theme park in Orlando. Make time for the shops and adventure tours in this family-friendly area.

Universal’s Volcano Bay
Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Across this theme park’s five islands, experience the magic of Harry Potter™, the danger of Jurassic Park®, the heroics of Marvel superheroes and more.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Orlando Premium Outlets International Drive which includes a city, street scenes and rides

Orlando International Premium Outlets

While Orlando is renowned for thrilling rides and attractions, this shopping center on International Drive is an exciting destination for bargain hunters.

Orlando International Premium Outlets
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ showing railway items and rides as well as an individual male

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Enter a fantasy world of wizards, witches, magic spells and thrilling rides at two of Orlando’s most popular theme parks.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Activities

Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica Orlando

NZ$90
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Aquatica Orlando
Indoor Karting

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando

NZ$52
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando
Explore the Wonderful World of the Oz Books in a way that you have never seen before...

Wizard of OZ Museum tour

NZ$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wizard of OZ Museum tour
Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction and Meal Combo Offers

Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction & Food/Drink Voucher

NZ$25
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction & Food/Drink Voucher
Orlando: 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket

Orlando: 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket

NZ$20
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Orlando: 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket
WonderWorks All Access After Dark

WonderWorks All Access After Dark

NZ$46
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
WonderWorks All Access After Dark
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Cities near Southwest Orlando

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