How to Travel to All the Major Theme Parks from Kissimmee

When planning your perfect Central Florida vacation, we know Kissimmee's world-famous theme parks can soar as high as Fun Spot America's SkyCoaster on visitors' bucket lists. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to show you how to reach all the major theme parks from your vacation home base in Kissimmee. When you stay with us, the thrills are mere minutes away.

What to Know Before Hitting the Road

If you’re renting a car for your vacation, U.S. 192 West is a street name you’ll want to remember. It’s Kissimmee’s primary tourist corridor and has brightly colored "mile markers" (though not exactly at 1-mile intervals) to help you find your way around town. Just make sure your copilot is keeping a look out and navigation will be a breeze!

If you’re staying at a hotel, be sure to check whether it offers shuttles to the theme parks. Many hotels in the area offer complimentary shuttles that travel back and forth to the parks multiple times per day. 

Here in Kissimmee, we’re right on the doorstep of all the biggest and best attractions. Whether you’re living it up at a resort or searching for the perfect home away from home, this is the place to be! Explore our accommodations and choose whether to stay a hop, skip, or jump away. 

Now it’s time to chart a course to fun in the Kissimmee sun! 

Directions to Magic Kingdom Park

Magic Kingdom Park is where dreams and fairy tales come to life (along with all of your favorite animated characters). From Space Mountain and Cinderella Castle to Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, this park is an iconic family destination. 

If you’re traveling by car, there’s a direct route from Kissimmee to Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Kingdom sits at the end of World Drive, which is accessible via 192 West, I-4, and Osceola Parkway from any major road. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 10.7 miles, 25 minutes by car.

Directions to EPCOT

Whether it’s a trip around the world or into the future of humankind, EPCOT is where creativity and imagination are celebrated side by side with science and culture. Spaceship Earth is the first attraction when you enter the park, inside the "golf ball" that is EPCOT's iconic landmark. Walk by it and continue your journey through Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Norway (where you can visit Arendelle on Frozen Ever After), the United Kingdom, and the good ol’ U.S.A. It’s a world tour in a day!   

EPCOT'S entrance is on Epcot Center Drive, accessible via World Drive and I-4 — so just like driving to Magic Kingdom, you can get there via I-4, 192 West, and Osceola Parkway. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 14.4 miles, 35 minutes by car.

Directions to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Feel like you're in a galaxy far, far away when you walk into the land of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll be transported to the planet Batuu, where you can live your best Luke or Leia life building lightsabers and droids, and see if you can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. 

When leaving Kissimmee for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, travel north along the John Young Parkway until you reach the exit for the Osceola Parkway. Turn left and follow the signs for Disney Hollywood Studios. Your exit is on the right. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 13.3 miles, 25 minutes by car.

Directions to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

More than 500 acres of lush landscape filled with a massive menagerie of animals from around the world await you at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Research and conservation are top priority at this state-of-the-art park that takes you through several ecosystems. Explore Mount Everest in Asia and keep an eye out for the mysterious Yeti. Then swing into Africa, where you never know who you’ll meet on safari (Simba, is that you!?). Finish at Pandora - The World of Avatar and gasp at the incredible sights.

West Osceola Parkway will lead you out of Kissimmee. Just stay on this road and follow the signs until you come to the Animal Kingdom parking plaza.

Distance from Kissimmee: 15 miles, 29 minutes by car.

Directions to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Splish, splash, you’ll be having a blast in this tropical paradise created by an epic (yet imaginary) typhoon. Don’t forget your bathing suit for a day that includes surfing, snorkeling, thrilling falls, and lazy rivers. We dare you to try the Humunga Kowabunga slide with its five-story drop!

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is also on Buena Vista Drive, but in the opposite direction from Hollywood Studios. Traveling from Kissimmee, take 192 West and follow the signs. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 12.1 miles, 29 minutes by car.

Directions to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

This winter-themed water wonderland is the perfect place to chill out. At Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, you can try some of the world’s tallest and fastest free-falling water slides, as well as aquatic entertainment for everyone. If you’re feeling brave, take the Chairlift to the top of Mount Gushmore, where solo and family thrills wait to be explored.

From Kissimmee, take West Osceola Parkway and follow the signs for the ramp to Blizzard Beach. Follow Blizzard Beach Drive until you reach your destination. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 14.7 miles, 29 minutes by car.

Directions to Disney Springs

Looking for shopping, dining, and entertainment all rolled into one? Disney Springs is the place for you! Inspired by Florida's classic waterfront towns, Disney Springs offers plenty of charm to go alongside its world-class restaurants, shops, and endless entertainment options. 

You’ll find Disney Springs along Buena Vista Drive, which is easily accessible via 192 West, I-4, and Osceola Parkway, from any major road. Regardless of where you’re staying in Kissimmee, it’s easy to get to this exciting entertainment district. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 11.8 miles, 31 minutes by car.

Directions to Universal Studios Florida

Jump into the action of your favorite screens at the world’s premier movie and TV theme park. Where better to make vacation magic than The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™ is located behind London at Universal Studios Florida, while Hogwarts™ is located inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Hogsmeade™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The parks sit side-by-side, and the Hogwarts™ Express train connects the two Harry Potter lands.

For Universal Studios, take East Osceola Parkway out of town and then use the left two lanes to turn left onto Florida’s Turnpike North Ramp. Take Exit 74B for Universal. If staying in the resort area of town, it’s quicker to take I-4 straight to Universal Boulevard. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 17.3 miles, 33 minutes by car.

Directions to Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Universal’s Islands of Adventure brings all your favorite stories, myths, cartoons, and comic-book heroes to life. Help a friendly neighborhood web slinger save New York City from peril, or hop on Hagrid’s motorbike and soar around the Forbidden Forest, where you’ll dodge ferocious beasts on one of the park’s newest rides.

Take East Osceola Parkway out of Kissimmee and then use the left two lanes to turn left onto Florida’s Turnpike North. Take Exit 259 to merge onto I-4 West towards Tampa, then exit onto South Kirkman Road. Drive and turn left onto Major Boulevard. If you’re staying in the resort area of town, it’s quicker to take I-4 straight to Universal Boulevard. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 17.2 miles, 28 minutes by car.

Directions to Universal’s Volcano Bay

There’s always fun rumbling up at Universal’s Volcano Bay! Whether you crave a day of floating away on the Kopiko Wai Winding River; a high-speed, 70-degree drop on Ko’okiri Body Plunge; or just want to chill on Waturi Beach, you’ll find it all at this South Seas paradise in Central Florida.   

Like other Universal attractions, to get to Universal’s Volcano Bay, take East Osceola Parkway out of town and use the left two lanes to connect onto Florida’s Turnpike North. Take Exit 74B for Universal and turn left onto Cabana Bay. Then follow the signs for the parking facilities. If staying in the resort area of town, it’s quicker to take I-4 straight to Universal Boulevard.

Distance from Kissimmee: 18.5 miles, 30 minutes by car.

Directions to Universal CityWalk

Fab food, decadent desserts, awesome attractions — there’s a good reason they call Universal CityWalk the Epicenter of Awesome. Take in a show at Hard Rock Live Orlando, catch your big break at CityWalk’s Rising Star, or relax the day away at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?).

To get to Universal CityWalk, head to East Osceola Parkway and use the left two lanes to merge onto Florida’s Turnpike traveling north. Take Exit 74B for Universal and continue along Adventure Way. Then use the two right lanes to turn onto Hollywood Way and follow the signs. If staying in the resort area of town, it’s quicker to take I-4 straight to Universal Boulevard.

Distance from Kissimmee: 19.1 miles, 33 minutes by car.

Directions to SeaWorld Orlando

Majestic marine life and thrilling roller coasters combine in SeaWorld's family of parks, home of dazzling shows and expansive exhibits. Connect with an inspiring message of conservation and marine protection as you explore stunning underwater habitats and get up close and personal with some of the ocean’s more mysterious creatures.

From Kissimmee, get onto North John Young Parkway, then follow the signs and use the left two lanes to turn left onto Central Florida Parkway. Follow the signs and take a slight right onto Sea World Drive. If you’re staying in the resort area of town, the most direct route is I-4 to Exit 71 for SeaWorld/Central Florida Parkway. 

Distance from Kissimmee: 11.3 miles, 25 minutes by car.

Directions to Aquatica

Think you’re ready to take a ride on 42 slides, rivers, and lagoons? Then grab your towel and make your way to Aquatica, SeaWorld's water park. The entire family can enjoy the water adventure of Ray Rush, while the bravest of the brave will want to test their courage on Ihu’s Breakaway Falls. Prefer relaxation over rides? Aquatica is home to 84,000 square feet of sandy beaches — the perfect spot for you to kick back and enjoy the day. 

When traveling from Kissimmee to Aquatica, get onto North John Young Parkway, then follow the signs and turn left onto Central Florida Parkway. Then turn right onto International Drive and follow the signs to Water Play Way. If you’re staying in the resort area of town, the most direct route is I-4 to Exit 71 for SeaWorld/Central Florida Parkway.

Distance from Kissimmee: 12 miles, 29 minutes by car.

Make Your Way to Fun in Kissimmee, Florida

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