LOCATION
The Bellavida Resort is located in Kissimmee
between the attractions of Walt Disney World and Medieval
Times.Being so close to Disneyworld and on the main 192,
the area is very popular and you can find all the major
shops and restaurants within minutes of the villa. The villa
is within easy driving distance of both Orlando International
and Sanford airport, Universal Studios, Sea World and Cypress
Gardens.
Local
Food Shopping
Most shops are located on the 192, and there are 'mile markers'
on this road so you can see how far a shop, or attraction
is, and which way you need to go to get there.
The Bellavida Resort is located behind Medieval Times,
near mile marker 14. The three largest supermarkets are
Walmart (the largest in America), Target and Publix.
Located on the 192 between mile markers 14 and 15. The
closest supermarket to the villa, less than a minutes drive,
simply turn right out of Bellavida, then right again into
Walmart car park (you do not need to go as far as the 192,
and there is a walking path for those that feel like a walk).
There
are two Targets nearby. There is one just after marker 15
on the left of the 192, and a 'Super' Target between markers
11 - 12 of the 192. The fastest way to the first is to turn
right out of the resort, then right again onto the 192.
The fastest way to the Super Target is to turn left out
of Bellavida, then right onto Poinciana. When you reach
the 192 (2 miles), turn right onto the 192, Target is then
on your left.
Publix is located on Vinelands Road, just off the 192 between
markers 11 and 12. Follow the directions for Super Target
above to reach it, and grab a drink or some ribs at Smokey
Bones, an excellent restaurant located in the same car park
area!
'The
Pharmacy America Trusts'.
Located on the 192 between mile markers 11 and 12, near
Publix, and also available on the 192 west from the Resort.
Local
Attractions
The major attractions first...
Simply turn left out of the Bellavida Resort, then right
onto Poinciana Blvd. Cross the 192, then turn onto the Osceola
Parkway and you can be in Disney in under 10 minutes. Alternatively,
for the Epcot and Downtown Disney side of Disney, follow
the directions above but after crossing the 192, pass the
Osceola Parkway and then simply turn left onto the 535 at
the T junction. Follow the signs for World Drive and Disney.
Again, you can be in Disney in under 10 minutes, but this
time on the Epcot side of Disney World.
Turn left out of the Bellavida Resort, then right onto Poinciana
Blvd. Cross the 192, and continue until you meet the 535,
which you will turn left onto. Continue on the 535 until
you reach the I4. Take the I4 towards Orlando, Universal
Studios is clearly signposted from the I4.
Turn left out of the Bellavida Resort, then right onto
Poinciana Blvd. Cross the 192, and continue until you meet
the 535, which you will turn left onto. Continue on the
535 until you reach the I4. Take the I4 towards Orlando,
SeaWorld is clearly signposted from the I4.
Busch
Gardens is the further attraction, around 1 hour from villas
close to Disney. Simply follow the 192 down to the I4, then
jump on the I4, but head for Tampa instead of Orlando.
There are also dozens of other attractions, most very close
to the villa.
Some of the more popular ones are listed below.
Medieval Times is a themed restaurant attraction. It is
located between mile markers 14 and 15 and within walking
distance of the villa (which is how we got there in April
so we could all enjoy a drink!)
Another themed restaurant attraction. Located at mile marker
8.
One of the top 'alternate things to do in Orlando' in a
recent BBC program. Between markers 8 and 9, classic american
cars parade most weeks, a great (and free) place to visit
at night.
Turn left out of Bellavida, right onto Poinciana, then left
onto the 192, Old Town is easily seen at night as it has
a large and high sky coaster which is brightly illuminated.
Local airboats (including self hire!) are located on the
192 at mile marker 15 just after the mini golf, or drive
down Oren Brown road, turn left onto Poinciana and continue
down to Boggy Creek Airboats.
Follow the 192 past mile marker 15 and the Target supermarket,
then turn left onto Orange Blossom Trail. Follow until Hunters
Creek, Gatorland can be found on your right.
A non-Disney waterpark, located on the 192 between markers
7 and 8.
Local Mall Shopping
The
Florida Mall is probably the largest Mall in Orlando.
Follow the 192 passing mile marker 15 and the Target supermarket.
Turn left onto Orange Blossom Trail, drive past Gatorland
and continue for approximately 5 miles, the Florida Mall
is located on the right.
A very upmarket mall.
Turn left out of the Bellavida Resort, then right onto Poinciana
Blvd. Cross the 192, and continue until you meet the 535,
which you will turn left onto. Continue on the 535 until
you reach the I4. Take the I4 towards Orlando, the Mall
at Millenia is signposted from the I4, near Universal Studios.
Orlando Premium Outlets Mall.
There are some real bargains to be found, with all the major
brands having outlet stores.
From
the villa, turn left out of the Bellavida Resort, then right
onto Poinciana Blvd. Cross the 192, and continue until you
meet the 535, which you will turn left onto. Continue on
the 535 until just before you reach the I4 then take the
right turning BEFORE the I4, this takes you right past the
front of the outlet mall.
Where
to eat?
There are eateries for everyones budget on the 192. Some
of the more popular ones are listed below.
Burger
King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Dunkin Donuts, Chick-a-fil,
Outback Steak House, Shoneys, Wendys and quality restaurants.
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