Location
Sunset Lakes, Kissimmee, Central-Disney-Orlando Area, Florida, USA.
4 miles from Disney, 30 minutes from Orlando Int'l Airport.
Our Villa is conveniently located to everything you might possibly need during your stay. Disney World, which includes the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, and Typhoon Lagoon, is approximately 6 miles away. Less than a 10 minute drive. Don't forget about Disney Downtown, which offers an area alive with unique shops, theaters, shows, and top-notch restaurants all in a beautiful outdoor setting along the water. Other area attractions include Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Sea World and the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral which is only 65 miles away.
Golf Courses
There are numerous golf courses less than 10 minutes away. There is even some miniature golf courses in the area that kids of all ages will enjoy. Some of the premier golf courses that are just minutes away include:
- Greg Norman designed Champions Gate
- Mystic Dunes
- WDW Palm, Lake Buena Vista, Trail
- Southern Dunes
- Eagles Pines
- Highland's
- Orange Lake
Retail and Restaurants
There is an enormous amount of retail shopping, banks, convenience stores, outlet malls and an abundance of restaurants to suit all budgets. For added convenience, there is a new Super Walmart that is open 24 Hours that is just 2 miles away. Don't miss Orlando's exceptional name brand outlets or the fabulous Mall at Millenia with the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Central Florida. It promises to be one of the best shopping experiences you will have. There is a walkin clinic near by should anyone need medical services.
As for restaurants, there are too many to list them all, but include Outback Steakhouse, Cracker Barrel, Ponderosa Steakhouse, Domino's Pizza, Dairy Queen and Subway to name a few. You will find any type of restaurant you are looking for along Highway 192. Whether you are in the mood for American, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Italian or even take-out, it is all available for you.
2009 Kennedy Space Center - Current launch schedule
| May 12th | Shuttle Atlantis |
| May 15th | Shuttle Endeavour |
| June 2nd | Atlas V Rocket |
| July 11th | Ares I-X Rocket |
| July 20th | Delta II Rocket |
| August 6th | Shuttle Discovery |
| October 14th | Atlas V Rocket |
| November 12th | Shuttle Atlantis |
| December 10th | Shuttle Endeavour |
Please check the NASA website for further details - http://www.nasa.gov/missions/highlights/schedule.html.