30 Things to do near Encore Resort
Discover 30 top things to do near Encore Resort, from Disney World and Universal to water parks, golf, dining and Kissimmee family attractions.
Discover the best things to do near Encore Resort, Kissimmee
Encore Resort at Reunion combines the privacy of a luxury Orlando vacation home with a wide choice of resort amenities and easy access to Central Florida's biggest attractions. Located in Kissimmee, around seven miles from Walt Disney World Resort, it makes a convenient base for theme park days while giving families and groups plenty to enjoy without leaving the community.
Eligible guests can spend the day at Encore Resort's 10-acre Aqua Park, challenge each other on the sports courts, visit the arcade or relax beside the resort pool. On-site restaurants and villa dining options make slower days particularly easy, while complimentary scheduled transportation to major Orlando theme parks is available for eligible resort guests with advance reservations.
Beyond Encore, you can reach Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Sunset Walk, Old Town Kissimmee, Celebration, golf courses and outdoor adventures across Central Florida. That makes it easy to mix big theme park days with shopping, dining, water parks, golf and quieter experiences away from the crowds.
Our Encore Resort at Reunion vacation rentals range from spacious family villas to substantial homes designed for larger and multigenerational groups. Private pools, optional hot tubs, themed kids' bedrooms, game rooms, home theaters and large entertaining spaces combine to create a fun and effortless vacation base for fun family and group getaways.
Things to Do at Encore Resort at Reunion
1. Spend the day at Encore Resort Aqua Park
Location / Neighborhood: Encore Resort at Reunion. Best For: Families, children, teenagers, resort days. Estimated Time Needed: Half day to full day. Cost / Entry: Included for eligible guests with resort access.
Start with one of Encore Resort's biggest attractions: its 10-acre Aqua Park. Thrill-seekers can take on Stormchaser, which begins with a launch capsule before plunging down a near-vertical 60-foot drop, race friends on WaveRacer or ride the enclosed Tsunami tube in a single or tandem raft.
Younger children have their own Surfing Safari play area with four smaller slides, fountains, water cannons and climbing features, while the main resort pool provides plenty of space for swimming and relaxing. The Aqua Park currently operates daily from 11 AM to 6 PM, weather permitting.
Insider tip: guests need a valid Aqua Park wristband, so confirm that your Encore Resort rental includes resort access before your stay.
2. Relax beside the Encore Resort pool
Location / Neighborhood: Encore Aqua Park. Best For: Families, couples, relaxed resort days. Estimated Time Needed: 2–5 hours. Cost / Entry: Included for eligible resort guests.
Not every Aqua Park visit needs to be spent racing between the slides. Encore's spacious resort pool gives families somewhere to swim, unwind and enjoy the Florida sunshine between more energetic activities.
Comfortable poolside seating surrounds the water, while Bis Grill is only steps away when you want lunch, snacks or drinks without leaving the pool area. Private cabanas can also be reserved for guests wanting more shade and their own comfortable base for the day.
Insider tip: a pool afternoon works particularly well after several early theme park starts, especially if younger children need a less structured day.
3. Play at the East Side Amenity Center
Location / Neighborhood: Encore Resort East Side. Best For: Families, reunions, younger children, groups. Estimated Time Needed: 2–4 hours. Cost / Entry: Included for eligible resort guests.
Spend a few hours at Encore's East Side Amenity Center, a relaxed outdoor recreation area designed for families and larger groups. Facilities include a children's playground, splash pad, basketball courts, sand volleyball and a covered pavilion.
The pavilion can accommodate around 40 people and includes grills, making the area particularly useful for family reunions, sports teams and groups that want to plan an informal cookout away from their villa.
Insider tip: visit during the morning or later afternoon in warmer months, when the playground and sports courts are more comfortable than during the hottest part of the day.
4. Challenge your group on Encore's sports courts
Location / Neighborhood: Across Encore Resort. Best For: Sports teams, active families, teenagers, groups. Estimated Time Needed: 1–3 hours. Cost / Entry: Included for eligible resort guests.
Keep active between park days with Encore Resort's wide range of sports facilities. The resort currently offers two tennis courts, basketball facilities, three sand volleyball courts and a regulation-size soccer field.
Sporting equipment can be obtained through the clubhouse for selected activities, making it easy to organize a casual game without bringing equipment from home. The facilities also make Encore particularly useful for visiting sports teams and groups attending competitions around Orlando.
Insider tip: organize a family tournament or team practice during a resort day rather than trying to squeeze sport into the evening after a full day at Disney or Universal.
5. Play games at the Encore Resort arcade
Location / Neighborhood: Encore Resort Clubhouse. Best For: Families, teenagers, rainy days, evening entertainment. Estimated Time Needed: 1–2 hours. Cost / Entry: Game charges may apply.
Escape the Florida heat for a while in the family-friendly arcade at the Encore Resort Clubhouse. Games include racing simulators, music challenges, claw machines and other arcade favorites suited to children, teenagers and competitive grown-ups.
The arcade currently opens daily from 7AM until 11PM, making it a useful option before a late theme park start, during an afternoon storm or after dinner. Insider tip: save the arcade for a rainy spell or an evening when your group wants something easy to do without getting back in the car.
6. Join Encore's resort activities
Location / Neighborhood: Across Encore Resort. Best For: Families, children, groups. Estimated Time Needed: 1–3 hours. Cost / Entry: Many activities included; selected activities may charge.
Encore runs a changing calendar of resort activities throughout the year, giving families additional entertainment between water park and theme park days. Programming can include pool games, crafts, fitness sessions, movie nights, challenges and seasonal activities.
Bike and Surrey rentals are also available for guests who want to explore the resort at their own pace. Seasonal programs change frequently, so each vacation can offer something different. Insider tip: check the current Encore activity calendar soon after arrival and plan your resort days around any events your children particularly want to join.
7. Dine at Encore Resort
Location / Neighborhood: Encore Resort Clubhouse and Aqua Park. Best For: Families, couples, groups, convenient dining. Estimated Time Needed: 1–2 hours. Cost / Entry: $.
Stay close to your villa for an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Encore Resort's on-site dining venues. Finns serves casual meals throughout the day, while Bis Grill provides burgers, hot dogs and refreshments beside the Aqua Park.
Shark Lounge offers cocktails, wine, beer and lighter bites, and Encore Coffee House serves Starbucks drinks alongside grab-and-go food. Selected restaurant items can also be delivered directly to your vacation home. Insider tip: use poolside dining for a relaxed resort lunch, then save Finns or Shark Lounge for evenings when your group wants to avoid another drive after a busy day.
8. Book a private chef experience in your villa
Location / Neighborhood: Your Encore Resort vacation rental. Best For: Families, celebrations, large groups, special occasions. Estimated Time Needed: 2–4 hours. Cost / Entry: $$$; advance booking required.
Turn your vacation home into a private restaurant with an in-villa chef experience. A professionally prepared dinner allows larger families and groups to dine together without arranging transportation, restaurant seating or multiple reservations.
Menus can be tailored around your group's preferences and selected dietary requirements, while private bartender experiences provide another option for adult gatherings and celebrations. Top Villas Concierge can also help arrange private chefs, pre-arrival groceries and other in-villa services. Insider tip: book a chef for a birthday, reunion or the evening after a long park day when everyone would rather relax around the villa.
Disney World Near Encore Resort
9. Spend the day at Magic Kingdom
Location / Neighborhood: Walt Disney World Resort. Best For: Families, younger children, Disney fans. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$; theme park admission required.
See Cinderella Castle, meet Disney characters and experience some of the resort's most recognizable attractions at Magic Kingdom. Six themed lands offer everything from gentle family rides and classic Disney experiences to attractions such as TRON Lightcycle / Run.
Parades, character appearances and nighttime entertainment make it easy to fill an entire day, particularly for families making their first trip to Walt Disney World. Insider tip: check whether Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is scheduled during your stay, as Magic Kingdom closes earlier to regular daytime guests on selected party evenings.
10. Explore EPCOT
Location / Neighborhood: Walt Disney World Resort. Best For: Families, couples, food lovers, thrill rides. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Combine major attractions with food, culture and seasonal festivals at EPCOT. World Discovery, World Celebration and World Nature offer rides and interactive experiences, while World Showcase surrounds the lagoon with pavilions representing countries from around the world.
Popular attractions include Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Frozen Ever After, while seasonal events such as the Food & Wine Festival add outdoor kitchens, concerts and limited-time dishes. Insider tip: allow time simply to explore World Showcase rather than planning your entire visit around rides.
11. Visit Disney's Hollywood Studios
Location / Neighborhood: Walt Disney World Resort. Best For: Families, teenagers, Star Wars fans. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Enter movie-inspired worlds at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lets guests explore Black Spire Outpost, pilot the Millennium Falcon and experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, while Toy Story Land provides colorful attractions for families.
The park also combines thrill rides, stage productions and character experiences, giving mixed-age groups plenty of ways to spend the day. Insider tip: prioritize your group's must-do attractions before arriving rather than moving repeatedly between opposite sides of the park.
12. Explore Disney's Animal Kingdom
Location / Neighborhood: Walt Disney World Resort. Best For: Families, wildlife, Avatar fans. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Combine themed attractions with wildlife at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Kilimanjaro Safaris travels through large habitats containing African animals, while Pandora – The World of Avatar provides immersive scenery and attractions including Avatar Flight of Passage.
Expedition Everest, animal trails and live performances add plenty more to the day, making Animal Kingdom much more than a conventional wildlife park. Insider tip: ride Kilimanjaro Safaris during the cooler part of the day, then save indoor performances and shaded attractions for warmer afternoon hours.
Universal Orlando Near Encore Resort
13. Visit Universal Studios Florida
Location / Neighborhood: Universal Orlando Resort. Best For: Families, teenagers, movie fans. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Explore movie-inspired attractions and immersive entertainment at Universal Studios Florida. The park is home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley alongside rides, shows and character experiences drawn from popular films and television.
Universal CityWalk sits directly outside the theme parks, so you can continue into dinner, shopping or evening entertainment without moving the car. Insider tip: an eligible Park-to-Park ticket is required if you want to ride the Hogwarts Express between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
14. Spend the day at Islands of Adventure
Location / Neighborhood: Universal Orlando Resort. Best For: Families with older children, teenagers, thrill seekers. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Head to Islands of Adventure for some of Universal Orlando's biggest thrill rides. Highlights include Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.
Family rides and character-based areas provide plenty for visitors who prefer gentler attractions, while thrill seekers can easily fill an entire day with the headline coasters. Insider tip: monitor attraction wait times through Universal's app and be prepared to change your planned route when queues fluctuate.
15. Explore Universal Epic Universe
Location / Neighborhood: Universal Orlando Resort. Best For: Families, teenagers, gamers, Harry Potter fans. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Discover Universal Orlando's newest theme park at Epic Universe. Five immersive worlds branch out from Celestial Park: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.
Each world combines rides with detailed environments, food, shops and entertainment, so the park deserves a complete day rather than being treated as a quick addition to another Universal visit. Insider tip: check operating hours and current attraction information shortly before your vacation, as one of Orlando's newest parks remains especially popular.
Water Parks Near Encore Resort
16. Visit Island H2O Water Park
Location / Neighborhood: Kissimmee / Sunset Walk. Best For: Families, teenagers, water slides. Estimated Time Needed: Half day to full day. Cost / Entry: $; admission required.
Continue the water park fun at Island H2O, only around five miles from Encore Resort beside Promenade at Sunset Walk. The seasonal park combines water slides, pools and family attractions with a colorful, technology-inspired theme.
Its proximity makes it one of the easiest off-resort water parks to combine with an Encore stay. You can spend the day on the slides and then walk across to Sunset Walk for dinner. Insider tip: Island H2O operates seasonally, so check its current calendar before building it into a spring, fall or winter itinerary.
17. Spend a day at a Disney water park
Location / Neighborhood: Walt Disney World Resort. Best For: Families, children, water slides, relaxing park days. Estimated Time Needed: Half day to full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach provide two very different water park experiences. Typhoon Lagoon uses a tropical storm theme and includes a huge surf pool, family raft rides and a lazy river, while Blizzard Beach imagines a melting Florida ski resort filled with slides and aquatic attractions.
Operating schedules can vary seasonally, with one park sometimes closing for refurbishment while the other remains open. Insider tip: check Disney's live operating calendar before buying water park tickets rather than assuming both parks will be available during your vacation.
18. Visit Universal Volcano Bay
Location / Neighborhood: Universal Orlando Resort. Best For: Families, teenagers, water rides. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Relax beneath the towering Krakatau volcano at Universal Volcano Bay. The highly themed water park combines high-speed body slides, family raft rides and the Krakatau Aqua Coaster with wave pools and calmer lazy-river experiences.
It works particularly well as a lower-paced Universal day between visits to the resort's traditional theme parks. Insider tip: Volcano Bay is scheduled to close for seasonal maintenance beginning October 26, 2026, with reopening currently planned on or before April 1, 2027, so check the latest calendar before booking.
Family Entertainment Near Encore Resort
19. Take on Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park
Location / Neighborhood: Kissimmee / close to Encore Resort. Best For: Active families, teenagers, sports teams, groups. Estimated Time Needed: 2–3 hours. Cost / Entry:. $.
One of the closest major attractions to Encore Resort is Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park, located less than a mile away. Elevated obstacle courses weave between pine trees and become progressively more difficult as participants move through the experience.
Challenges include swinging logs, suspended bridges, nets, ropes and zip lines, making this particularly popular with active families and teenagers who want something completely different from a conventional theme park. Insider tip: choose a morning session during the warmer months so your group can tackle the courses before the strongest afternoon heat.
20. Spend an evening at Promenade at Sunset Walk
Location / Neighborhood: Kissimmee. Best For: Families, couples, groups, dining and entertainment. Estimated Time Needed: 2–4 hours. Cost / Entry: Free to explore; activities and dining extra.
Head around five miles from Encore Resort to Promenade at Sunset Walk for a relaxed evening of restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Dining options range from casual family meals to seafood, steaks and cocktails.
Entertainment can include live music, a dine-in cinema, GameTime arcade, Escapology escape rooms and the Sunset Walk Slingshot, while regular car shows and seasonal events give the district a different atmosphere from night to night. Insider tip: check the events calendar before choosing your evening if you want to catch one of Sunset Walk's regular car shows or concerts.
21. Explore Old Town Kissimmee
Location / Neighborhood: Kissimmee. Best For: Families, classic cars, rides, nostalgic entertainment. Estimated Time Needed: 2–4 hours. Cost / Entry: Free to explore; rides and attractions extra.
Enjoy a more traditional Florida entertainment district at Old Town Kissimmee. Pedestrian streets are lined with restaurants, shops, bars, amusement rides and arcades, creating an easy evening out without the cost or scale of a major theme park.
Old Town is particularly well known for its recurring classic-car cruises and live entertainment, giving car enthusiasts another reason to time their visit carefully. Insider tip: choose a night with a scheduled car cruise if classic American vehicles are a major part of the appeal.
22. Brave Mortem Manor
Location / Neighborhood: Old Town Kissimmee. Best For: Teenagers, adults, horror fans. Estimated Time Needed: Around 1 hour. Cost / Entry: $$.
Step into Orlando's year-round haunted attraction at Mortem Manor in Old Town. The Victorian-themed experience extends across two floors filled with theatrical effects, eerie rooms, animatronics and live performers.
It is much more intense than Old Town's family rides and is best suited to older teenagers and adults who genuinely enjoy horror attractions. Insider tip: combine Mortem Manor with dinner and the rest of Old Town rather than driving over solely for the haunted house.
23. Watch a show at The Great Magic Hall
Location / Neighborhood: Old Town Kissimmee. Best For: Families, couples, indoor entertainment. Estimated Time Needed: 1–2 hours. Cost / Entry: $$.
Add a smaller-scale live attraction to your Orlando itinerary at The Great Magic Hall. Performances focus on magic, illusion and interactive entertainment in a much more intimate environment than the city's major theme park productions.
It works especially well for families looking for an evening activity after a relaxed day at their Encore villa. Insider tip: check performance times before visiting Old Town so you can organize dinner, rides and the show around one convenient trip.
24. Shop and dine at Disney Springs
Location / Neighborhood: Walt Disney World Resort. Best For: Families, couples, shopping, restaurants, evening entertainment. Estimated Time Needed: 3–5 hours. Cost / Entry: Free entry and parking; activities and dining extra.
Enjoy Disney atmosphere without purchasing a theme park ticket at Disney Springs, around nine miles from Encore Resort. The open-air waterfront district combines Disney stores and international brands with restaurants, bars and entertainment.
Activities range from live music and cinema visits to Cirque du Soleil and the newer LEVEL99 challenge rooms, giving groups plenty to do beyond shopping. Insider tip: Disney Springs works particularly well on arrival day or after a relaxing morning around your villa pool.
25. Spend an afternoon in Celebration
Location / Neighborhood: Celebration. Best For: Couples, families, cafés, relaxed walks. Estimated Time Needed: 2–4 hours. Cost / Entry: Free to explore.
Slow things down in Celebration, around eight miles from Encore Resort. The walkable Town Center has restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques, while paths around the lake provide a peaceful alternative to theme park queues.
Markets and seasonal community events add to the atmosphere at different times of year. The compact centre is easy to explore without needing an entire day. Insider tip: arrive for a late lunch or afternoon coffee, walk beside the lake and stay for an early dinner.
26. Attend an event at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Location / Neighborhood: Walt Disney World Resort. Best For: Sports teams, families, athletes, spectators. Estimated Time Needed: 2 hours to full day. Cost / Entry: Varies by event.
If your trip coincides with a tournament, competition or special event, check the schedule at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The large Disney sports venue regularly hosts youth and amateur competitions across sports including baseball, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, cheer and dance.
Encore Resort is particularly well suited to visiting teams because its larger villas allow athletes, coaches and families to stay together while the resort's own soccer field, courts and fitness facilities provide opportunities to remain active. Insider tip: tournament weekends can create heavy traffic around the complex, so leave Encore earlier than your navigation app initially suggests.
Outdoor, Golf & Day Trips Near Encore Resort
27. Play championship golf near Encore Resort
Location / Neighborhood: Reunion, Celebration, ChampionsGate and wider Kissimmee. Best For: Golfers, adult groups, golf vacations. Estimated Time Needed: Half day. Cost / Entry: $$$; tee-time and green fees vary.
Encore sits within easy reach of some of Central Florida's best-known golf courses. Nearby Reunion Resort features three signature courses associated with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson, while Encore also highlights Walt Disney World Golf and Celebration Golf Club among its recommended golf destinations.
Public options within the wider area include Falcon's Fire, ChampionsGate and Southern Dunes, giving golf groups enough variety for several rounds during a longer stay. Insider tip: access arrangements and rates differ between resort and public courses, so ask Top Villas Concierge about current tee times, transport and eligibility rather than assuming every nearby resort course is automatically included with your stay.
28. Take a Central Florida airboat ride
Location / Neighborhood: Kissimmee / Central Florida wetlands. Best For: Families, couples, wildlife, Florida experiences. Estimated Time Needed: 2–3 hours. Cost / Entry: $.
Trade roller coasters for open wetlands on an airboat trip through Central Florida. Excursions around the Kissimmee area skim across lakes and marshes while guides explain the ecosystem and look for wildlife.
Birdlife is abundant, and alligators may sometimes be spotted in their natural environment, although wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed. Sunset trips offer a particularly atmospheric alternative to another evening attraction. Insider tip: mornings generally offer cooler temperatures, while sunset departures are ideal if landscape and photography are your priority.
29. Explore Lake Louisa State Park
Location / Neighborhood: Clermont. Best For: Families, couples, hiking, paddling, nature. Estimated Time Needed: Half day. Cost / Entry: $; Florida State Park admission applies.
See a quieter side of Central Florida at Lake Louisa State Park. Lakes, rolling hills, wetlands and woodland provide opportunities for hiking, cycling, kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding away from Orlando's busiest tourism districts.
Wildlife can include deer, gopher tortoises and numerous bird species, while the multi-use trail network gives active families plenty of space to explore. Insider tip: visit earlier in the morning during summer and carry plenty of water, sunscreen and insect repellent if you plan to spend several hours outdoors.
30. Take a day trip to Kennedy Space Center
Location / Neighborhood: Merritt Island / Florida Space Coast. Best For: Families, science, space fans, day trips. Estimated Time Needed: Full day. Cost / Entry: $$$.
Head east to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a day exploring the history and future of spaceflight. Highlights include Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Apollo/Saturn V Center and exhibitions covering NASA missions, astronauts and current exploration programs.
The Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour also takes visitors deeper into the working spaceport, while launch-day experiences can make the trip particularly memorable when schedules align. Insider tip: treat Kennedy Space Center as a dedicated full-day excursion from Encore and check the launch calendar beforehand, remembering that launch times can change or be postponed with little notice.
Seasonal Events Near Encore Resort
AquaLife at Encore Resort
Encore's seasonal AquaLife program runs throughout selected periods of the year at the Aqua Park. From early September through late November. AquaLife: In Full Color features scheduled family games, crafts, challenges, poolside activities and treats.
In December, the resort transitions to AquaLife: Live Life in Wonderland, with festive family programming running throughout the month. Insider tip: check the activity calendar for your exact stay, as individual sessions and entertainment change throughout each seasonal program.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on selected evenings from early August through October 31. The separate-ticket event includes trick-or-treating, Disney characters in seasonal costumes, Mickey's Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, Halloween entertainment and special attraction experiences. Insider tip: for future years, buy tickets as early as possible once dates go on sale rather than waiting until you arrive in Orlando.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from late August through mid-late November. Global Marketplaces serve festival dishes and drinks inspired by destinations around the world, while the Eat to the Beat Concert Series adds live performances on selected evenings.
The festival is included with regular EPCOT admission, although food and drinks are purchased separately. Insider tip: weekdays and earlier afternoon visits can be more relaxed than Friday and Saturday evenings.
Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Florida hosts Halloween Horror Nights on selected nights from late August through early November. Ten haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment turn the park into a much darker experience after regular daytime operations.
The event requires separate admission and Universal advises that it may be too intense for young children. Insider tip: this is best treated as a dedicated evening activity for adults and older teenagers rather than being added casually after an exhausting full theme park day.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Magic Kingdom's separately ticketed Christmas celebration, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party runs on selected nights from early November through mid to late December. Holiday entertainment, character experiences, festive treats and special fireworks transform the park for the evening.
Party-ticket holders can enter Magic Kingdom from 4PM, with the main event running from 7PM until midnight. Insider tip: remember that Magic Kingdom closes earlier to ordinary daytime guests on party nights, so check the calendar even if you do not intend to attend.
Holidays at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando celebrates the festive season from mid November 14 through early January. Seasonal entertainment includes Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Grinchmas and Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's.
Holiday experiences stretch across several Universal parks, making the period particularly appealing for families splitting their vacation between Disney and Universal. Insider tip: theme parks become especially busy around Christmas and New Year, so book tickets and plan your priority attractions well in advance.
Where to Stay Near Disney at Encore Resort
Encore Resort is an excellent option if Walt Disney World is a major part of your Orlando vacation but you want more privacy and living space than a conventional hotel room. The community sits around seven miles from Walt Disney World Resort, with journey times varying according to traffic and the park you are visiting.
Eligible resort guests can also use Encore's scheduled complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Shuttle reservations are currently required at least 24 hours before departure and schedules can change, so confirm the latest arrangements during your stay.
Staying on resort also gives you a full range of activities for days when you do not want to visit a theme park. The Aqua Park, resort pool, East Side Amenity Center, sports facilities, arcade and dining options can easily fill an entire day.
Our Encore Resort at Reunion vacation rentals include spacious private homes for families, multigenerational groups and larger gatherings. Most provide their own private pool, while selected villas feature hot tubs, themed bedrooms, game rooms, movie theaters and large outdoor entertaining areas.
Plan your Encore Resort trip
Where to stay at Encore Resort at Reunion
