Theme Parks Near Kissimmee, FL
Kissimmee puts you in the middle of Central Florida’s theme park corridor, at a fraction of the price of staying on-property. From FantasyWorld Resort you’re about 8 minutes from Walt Disney World, with SeaWorld and Universal Orlando a short drive beyond, and LEGOLAND Florida a longer but worthwhile day trip. Here’s what to see at each, and how to plan.
Theme Park Distances from FantasyWorld
Walt Disney World
about 8 minutes away
Four theme parks plus two water parks and Disney Springs.
- Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Peter Pan’s Flight and TRON Lightcycle / Run
- EPCOT: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, plus World Showcase (visiting in spring? See our EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival guide)
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Avatar Flight of Passage, Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest
Best for: first-time visitors and families with kids of every age.
Universal Orlando Resort
about 26 minutes away
Now four parks, including Epic Universe, which opened in May 2025.
- Universal Studios Florida: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (Diagon Alley), Revenge of the Mummy, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
- Universal’s Islands of Adventure: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Jurassic World VelociCoaster, The Incredible Hulk Coaster
- Universal Epic Universe: Super Nintendo World (Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure), the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon, Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and Celestial Park
- Volcano Bay: Universal’s water park (nearby water parks guide)
Best for: thrill-seekers, Harry Potter and Nintendo fans.
SeaWorld Orlando & Aquatica
about 21 minutes away
- Roller coasters: Mako and Kraken
- Animals and shows: Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin and marine-life encounters
- Little kids: Sesame Street Land
- Aquatica: the adjacent SeaWorld water park
Best for: animal lovers and mixed-age groups.
LEGOLAND Florida
37.7 miles away
In Winter Haven, LEGOLAND is built for kids roughly 2 to 12.
- Miniland USA and LEGO Ninjago World
- Galacticoaster: LEGOLAND Florida’s first indoor family coaster (opened 2026)
- LEGOLAND Water Park, and the Peppa Pig Theme Park next door
Best for: families with young children.
Beyond the big parks
Congo River Miniature Golf
1.3 miles away.
Planning tips from the resort
Mix park days and rest days. ​
Our water park is included with your stay and open 9AM–10PM (hours may vary), so a lazy-river day is built in.
Use the shuttle.
The resort fee covers scheduled daily transportation to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld (not valid for groups) (details).
Eat in.
Every villa has a full kitchen, with Walmart (0.9 miles), Publix and Target (1.3 miles) nearby.
Always confirm hours, tickets and ride availability.
Be sure to check availability on each park's official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest theme park to FantasyWorld Resort?
Walt Disney World Resort is the closest, approximately 8 minutes away (4.1 miles).
How far is FantasyWorld from Universal Orlando and SeaWorld?
Universal Orlando is about 26 minutes (11.4 miles) and SeaWorld about 21 minutes (8.2 miles) from the resort.
Is LEGOLAND close to FantasyWorld?
LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven is 37.7 miles from the resort, so it works best as a dedicated day trip.
Is there transportation to the parks?
The resort fee covers scheduled daily transportation to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld (not valid for groups).
What is there to do on a break from theme parks?
Our included water park, Congo River Miniature Golf (1.3 miles), Fun Spot (2.0 miles) and Downtown Celebration (4.2 miles) are all close.
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