Our Location - Close to Disney, Kissimmee, Orlando, Florida
Formosa Gardens, Orlando, Florida is a prestigious gated community, one of the closest villa communities to Disney, just off the 192. It's easy to access other theme parks by using the 192 and I4.
Formosa Gardens Homes are all large, very spacious and set on wide plots compared to other communities so you can truly relax and have some space after a day at the theme parks. We are lucky enough to have a villa overlooking Star Lake with lovely lake views from the pool deck living rooms and master bedroom.
Below are approx realistic driving times to Major Florida Attractions Parking Lots (not in a straight line or just to the Disney gate!). You can't get much closer to Disney unless you stay onsite.
Disney Theme Parks
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – 8 minutes (3.9 miles) - can be accessed via Sherbeth Road
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park – 9 minutes (6.4 miles)
- Disney’s Epcot Theme Park – 12 minutes (7.7 miles)
- Disney’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park – 12 minutes (8.4 miles)
Universal Studios / Seaworld and Other Theme Parks
- Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure joint parking lot – 25 minutes (16.5 miles)
- SeaWorld – 18 minutes (12.6 miles)
- Discovery Cove - 20 minutes (12.8 miles)
- Busch Gardens Tampa - 1 hour 15 mins (63 miles)
Water Parks
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – 14 minutes (8.5 miles)
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park – 10 minutes (5.1 miles)
- Universal’s Volcano Bay Parking garage same as main theme parks – 25 minutes (16.5 miles)
- Aquatica (Sea World) – 20 minutes (13.4 miles)
- Margaritaville Waterpark Island H2O Live! - opened in 2019 - 6 minutes (2.4 miles)
Other Attractions
As we are located in Central Florida you can easily drive to either coast for the day
- Kennedy Space Center - 1 hour (64 miles)
- Daytona Beach (East/Atlantic Coast) - 1 hour 20 mins (79 miles)
- Clearwater Beach (West/Gulf Coast) - 1 hour 30 mins (88 miles)
Shopping
- Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets - Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Gap, Nike etc etc - 18 minutes (10.3 miles) https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/orlando-vineland
- Orlando International Premium Outlets - similar to above - 24 minutes https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/orlando-international
- The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Rd - 24 minutes - https://www.mallatmillenia.com/
Nearest Large Supermarkets
- Walmart Super Center (and petrol/gas) - N Old Lake Wilson Rd - 2.3 miles
- Publix & Target (opposite sides of 192) at Rolling Oaks Blvd - 2.7 miles
Nearby Restaurants
VR360Homes have recently done a great blog about all the nearby restaurants nearby along the 192:
https://www.vr360homes.com/blog/post/orlando-restaurants-along-hwy-192-kissimmee
There are lots of fast food restaurants including McDonalds, Burger King, Panda Express, Chick Fil-A and diners such as Dennys and IHOP along the 192 in close proximity
Formosa Gardens Village has a variety of family restaurants - about 1 mile away including:
- Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com
- TGI Fridays www.tgifridays.com
- Buffalo Wild Wings – www.buffalowildwings.com
- Red Lobster – www.redlobster.com
- Giordano’s pizza – www.giordanos.com
Margaritaville's Sunset Walk (2.4 miles) offers shops, restaurants (including Burger Fi, Bento and Rock & Brews) and a movie theatre (Studio Movie Grill serving food and drinks) www.sunsetwalk.com
Rolling Oaks Boulevard is about 2.7 miles away - Large Target Superstore along with
- On the Border - Tex/Mex - www.ontheborder.com
- Olive Garden - Italian - www.olivegarden.com
- Longhorn Steakhouse www.longhornsteakhouse.com
Airport/s
Orlando International Airport - Approx 30 mins drive via 417 Toll Road or 528 Toll Road (cash/coins accepted)
Sanford International Airport - Approx 1 hour via I4
Tampa International Airport - Approx 1 hour 10 mins drive via I4 (coin toll on 429 short distance or remain on I4)
Daytona Beach International Airport - Approx 1 hour 15 mins via I4
Parking Notes for the Villa
Parking for 3 cars on the driveway. Overnight parking on the road is not allowed by the Residents Association. They also do not allow RV's or Trailers on the community overnight. No parking on grass verges.