Orlando (also known as the home of “The Magical Place on Earth”- Walt Disney World Resort) is in the US state of Florida and is in an area sometimes called Central Florida. Nicknamed “The City Beautiful”, the City of Orlando is one of the world’s most visited tourist destinations.
Here is some quick information about traveling to Walt Disney World Resort In Orlando:
Are you flying in and renting a car?
If flying…
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a major public airport located six miles southeast of Orlando, FL.
Directions:
Take OIA South exit (FL 417S – Toll) to Osceola Parkway West (exit 3) to Walt Disney World Exits
Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB) is the Orlando area’s secondary commercial airport, but is farther away from downtown Orlando and Walt Disney World.
Directions:
Take Lake Mary Blvd. West to FL 417 South to Osceola Parkway West to Walt Disney World Exits
Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) is on the Atlantic coast in Melbourne FL, is approximately 73 miles from Walt Disney World.
Directions:
Take West Nasa Blvd to South John Rodes Blvd to FL 518 W/W Eau Gallie Blvd to I-95 North to Exit 205 for FL-528 W/Orlando (toll) to I-4 West to Walt Disney World Exits
If driving…
Walt Disney World Resort is located southwest of Orlando, off Interstate 4, west of Florida’s Turnpike.
Here are some sample routes from major Florida starting points:
- From Interstate 95
U.S. Highway 1 or southbound on Florida’s Turnpike: take I-4 West to Walt Disney World Exits
- From Southbound Interstate 75
Take Florida’s Turnpike South to Interstate 4 West to Walt Disney World Resort Exits
- From Northbound on Florida’s Turnpike
Take Osceola Parkway which connects with U.S. Highway 192 and the Walt Disney World Resort Exits
- From the Daytona Area
Take I-4 West to Walt Disney World Exits
- From the Tampa Area
Take I-4 East to Walt Disney World Exits
- From Miami or Ft. Lauderdale
Take Florida’s Turnpike North to Osceola Parkway West (exit 249) to Walt Disney World Exits
- From Northeast Florida
Take I-95 South to I-4 West (exit 260B, old 86) to Walt Disney World Exits
- From Northwest Florida
Take I-75 South to Florida’s Turnpike South (exit 328, old 65), to I-4 West (exit 259) to Walt Disney World Exits