Local Area Attractions
Discover Orlando’s Best Activities, Dining, & More!
Encore Resort is centrally located just minutes from Central Florida’s world-class theme parks and attractions, meaning you can spend less time getting where you want to go and more time enjoying your Orlando vacation. Encore is the ultimate vacation destination, perfect for couples, families and large groups. You can enjoy the space and privacy of staying in a multi-bedroom home, combined with the amenities and services of a luxurious resort.
Orlando offers visitors an endless array of fun things to do. Here are just a few of the area’s top theme parks and most popular attractions.
Top Theme Parks in Orlando
Encore Resort at Reunion offers complimentary transportation to the top Orlando theme parks, including Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort. Plus, Encore guests enjoy exclusive savings on tickets to all the major theme parks in Orlando. You can purchase your discount theme park tickets through Encore Resort’s Concierge Services.
Walt Disney World Resort
- 7 miles
Covering 40 square miles near the cities of Kissimmee and Orlando, Walt Disney World® Resort has four theme parks, two water parks, multiple golf courses and a Disney-themed shopping and dining destination.
Discover the magic and wonder of Walt Disney World® Resort — one park at a time: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, and Disney Springs®.
SeaWorld Orlando
- 7 miles
A sprawling marine-life destination with three parks: SeaWorld Orlando, which has kid-friendly rides, thrilling roller coasters and a wide range of aquatic exhibits; Aquatica, a state-of-the-art water park; and Discovery Cove, where visitors can snorkel with tropical fish, sunbathe on a sandy beach, interact with dolphins, and explore an array of aquariums, including a spectacular, 360-degree underwater viewing area.
Universal Orlando Resort
- 16 miles
Universal Orlando Resort consists of three parks: Universal Studios Florida, with attractions based on movie and television franchises including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Nickelodeon, Men in Black and The Simpsons; Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice as the #1 Amusement Park in the World, with its own immersive areas based on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and Marvel Super Heroes, to name only a few; and one of Orlando’s newest water parks, Volcano Bay Water Theme Park.
Universal Orlando is also home to many of Orlando’s top annual events, including Mardi Gras, Halloween Horror Nights, and Christmas at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Things to Do Near Encore Resort
- 5 miles
Island H2O Water Park is Orlando’s most immersive and technologically advanced water park, featuring over 20 experiences, including thrilling slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and a children’s area.
High-tech features invite guests to customize their experiences and share them with friends. You’ll also find private cabanas and an adults-only area for chilling.
- 0.8 mile
Swing on Tarzan ropes, climb 50-foot ladders, leap into hanging nets, cross wobbly bridges, navigate swinging logs, balance on hanging skateboards, and soar through the trees on a 425-foot zip line.
With a location less than a mile from our group-friendly Orlando accommodations, this action-packed adventure park is perfect for corporate retreats, team building, scout and school groups, athletics teams, birthdays, and family reunions.
- 8 miles
Named one of the “Scariest Haunted Houses in America” by the Travel Channel, Mortem Manor is a year-round, Victorian-themed attraction in nearby Old Town. This unique horror experience features two floors filled with pitch-dark corridors, live actors who sneak up behind you, gory animatronics, and state-of-the-art special effects.
- 8 miles
The Great Magic Hall is an immersive attraction where onlookers can witness magicians perform astonishing magical acts. Visitors can also learn more about the history, characters and styles of magic’s classic mysteries.
Top Shopping & Dining Destinations Near Encore Resort
- Walking Distance
With multiple bars and restaurants, event catering, home delivery, and in-home chef and bartender experiences, Encore Resort guests enjoy easy access to delicious meals, refreshments and an outstanding selection of cocktails. Private cabanas and poolside service are also available.
- 5 miles
The Promenade is the perfect destination for a leisurely stroll, a fantastic meal, and a bit of evening entertainment. Eateries here offer everything from casual burgers, tacos, and pizza to fine dining, while entertainment options include live-music venues, an arcade, bars, lounges, and a movie theater serving a full menu of food and beverages.
- 8 miles
Located just minutes from our Orlando vacation homes, Celebration is a small-town gem with a picturesque promenade and pedestrian-friendly walkways. The streets are lined with a welcoming mix of storefronts, retail shops, restaurants, and boutiques.
- 9 miles
Disney Springs is a charming, family-friendly destination and a haven for shoppers and foodies. Packed with boutiques, gift shops, toy and candy stores and tons of unique restaurants, Disney Springs offers something special for every age and preference.