A guidebook for your stay
Food scene
Snow City
8935 Conroy Windermere RdGreat sushi, poke bowls, boba tea, and made to order rolled ice cream.
A chain restaurant that was founded in Florida. It's your basic neighborhood bar and grill.
Miller's Ale House - Winter Garden
12175 W Colonial DrA chain restaurant that was founded in Florida. It's your basic neighborhood bar and grill.
Local BBQ joint. Good food. They do have a food truck at Disney Springs.
7 locals recommend
4 Rivers Smokehouse - Winter Garden BBQ
1047 S Dillard StLocal BBQ joint. Good food. They do have a food truck at Disney Springs.
Gator's Dockside Ocoee
8969 W Colonial DrLocal wing bar and grill. Just up the road.
El Tucanazo Restaurant Bar
1113 South Clarke RoadReally good Mexican food.
Chain Mexican restaurant, good and reliable.
10 locals recommend
San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant
8995 W Colonial DrChain Mexican restaurant, good and reliable.
Yellow Dog Eats
1236 Hempel AveA local favorite.
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills AveTapas Asian food.
Kind of like the Melting Pot but for steak.
Their main feature is a (very) hot rock that you use to cook your steak.
10 locals recommend
Black Rock Bar & Grill
8965 Conroy Windermere RdKind of like the Melting Pot but for steak.
Their main feature is a (very) hot rock that you use to cook your steak.
There are several Kobe locations to choose from in the area. Nice hibachi place. Meals come with both rice and noodles.
27 locals recommend
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - S. Kirkman
5605 S Kirkman RdThere are several Kobe locations to choose from in the area. Nice hibachi place. Meals come with both rice and noodles.
Attractions
I'm not sure what we could say that you probably don't already know. But if you have any questions about the resort, please ask. We are Passholders and huge Disney fans.
Even without a ticket to a park you can have a Disney Experience by visiting Disney Springs. Free parking as you shop and dine. You can even catch a bus to any of the Disney Resort Hotels.
3196 locals recommend
Walt Disney World Resort
I'm not sure what we could say that you probably don't already know. But if you have any questions about the resort, please ask. We are Passholders and huge Disney fans.
Even without a ticket to a park you can have a Disney Experience by visiting Disney Springs. Free parking as you shop and dine. You can even catch a bus to any of the Disney Resort Hotels.
Another one of Orlando's main attractions. Feel free to ask us questions about their parks.
Parking is usually free after 6:00 PM, but times may vary.
1423 locals recommend
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdAnother one of Orlando's main attractions. Feel free to ask us questions about their parks.
Parking is usually free after 6:00 PM, but times may vary.
Lot's of sea life and thrill rides. We don't visit this park often, but will help how we can.
2110 locals recommend
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrLot's of sea life and thrill rides. We don't visit this park often, but will help how we can.
ICON Park
8375 International DrRides, eating, and a little shopping.
City/town information
Quaint downtown area with lots of local shops and restaurants away from the busy tourist areas.
255 locals recommend
Winter Park
520 Orlando AveQuaint downtown area with lots of local shops and restaurants away from the busy tourist areas.
Check out Winter Garden Village for lots of shopping and chain restaurants .
112 locals recommend
Winter Garden
Check out Winter Garden Village for lots of shopping and chain restaurants .
Necessities
Publix Super Market at Good Homes Plaza
8863 W Colonial DrClosest grocery store to the house.
It's a Walmart, you can get almost anything you need.
There is also a Neighborhood Market and Sam's Club nearby too.
859 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3250 Vineland RdIt's a Walmart, you can get almost anything you need.
There is also a Neighborhood Market and Sam's Club nearby too.
Walgreens
8802 W Colonial DrClosest pharmacy.
CVS
6217 Silver Star RdAnother pharmacy option that is nearby.
Sightseeing
Found in the heart of downtown Orlando. They have a nice walking path around the lake. On weekends you can often find a Farmer's and Craft Market.
Nearby you can find a movie theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Amway Center; home of the Orlando Magic, and the Exploria Stadium; home of the Orlando City and Pride soccer clubs.
376 locals recommend
Lake Eola Park
Found in the heart of downtown Orlando. They have a nice walking path around the lake. On weekends you can often find a Farmer's and Craft Market.
Nearby you can find a movie theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Amway Center; home of the Orlando Magic, and the Exploria Stadium; home of the Orlando City and Pride soccer clubs.
Bill Breeze Park
125 N Lakeshore DrNice lake side park near Ocoee City Hall.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Lots of toll roads around Orlando
There are two toll road operators in the Orlando area. You have the Florida Turnpike and then you also have several expressways.
The best way to avoid these is to set your GPS to avoid toll roads.
You can pay by plate, however this is the most expensive way to pay.
Some roads have toll booths with people others do not and require exact change.
Lastly, if you are going to be here a while or often, you may want to looking into buying an E-pass or a Sunpass. This prepayment method, is the cheapest way to pay tolls.
What to pack
The weather will change often
Depending on the time of the year you are visiting, you may want to keep a light jacket and or umbrella with you.
Pretty much year round, don't forget the sunscreen.
Getting around
Short walk to the bus stop
We are a short walk, 15 to 20 minutes, to the closet bus stop, which can be found at the West Oaks Mall.
Getting around
Uber or Lyft
You might want to add both apps as prices can vary a lot between the two.