Stephanie & Michael
Things To Do
Walt Disney World® Resort
The most popular vacation destination in the world, Walt Disney World, is right around the corner from our venue. During our wedding Walt Disney World will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Each of the four theme parks- Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom- will have each of the park icons decorated. Mickey & Minnie will also have special 50th attire, and hopefully the parks will see the return of their nightly firework displays which have temporarily been removed due to Covid-19. In addition to the theme parks Disney World has two water parks- Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon as well as two mini-golf courses and over 20 resorts to explore. We're Disney experts so if you have any questions feel free to ask!
Disney Springs
Theme parks aren’t your thing but want to grab a drink or a bite to eat? Or just want to get a taste of Disney without going to a park? Then head to Disney Springs which is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex less than 10 minutes from our venue. Free entry and free parking all day too!
Relax Poolside
No matter where you stay in Orlando your hotel or accommodations will most likely come with an outdoor heated pool. So if you just want to relax before our wedding and don’t want to spend lots of money then grab a drink of your choice and relax at the pool! The end of February and early March can be hot in Orlando, with temperatures sometimes reaching the mid to high 80s and even 90s.
Celebration, Florida
Known as the town that Disney built Celebration, Florida is a beautiful quaint town where Stephanie and Michael had their first date. It’s located just 15 minutes from our venue and they have a fun downtown area with trails, lakes, and shops. Our favorite place to eat there is the Celebration Town Tavern, which is a Boston-style restaurant with a Boston themed menu and Boston sports memorabilia all throughout the restaurant. Free parking all day too.
Universal Orlando Resort
Just a short drive away from the venue is Universal Orlando Resort. Smaller than Walt Disney World, but jam-packed with extreme thrills, you'll find Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay Water Theme Park. One of the most popular expansions to their theme parks is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which can be experienced at both parks connected by the Hogwarts Express (valid park-to-park ticket required).
Universal CityWalk Orlando
Similar to Disney Springs, Universal CityWalk is a great place to walk around and explore if you want to find some great restaurants and enjoy the Universal vibes without committing to the theme parks. Free entry all day and free parking after 6pm.
SeaWorld Orlando & Aquatica Water Park
Located just 10 minutes from our venue is SeaWorld and SeaWorld's water park, Aquatica. SeaWorld is great for animal-lovers and filled with great rollercoasters and rides, shows, animal experiences, and an all new Sesame Street area for the young and the young-at-heart. Aquatica is right across the street from SeaWorld and is perfect for those who want to relax in their two lazy rivers or make a splash down their slides or in their wave pool.
International Drive Orlando
Orlando's "Main Street" known as I-Drive is an 11 mile road filled with food and attractions and one of the world’s tallest observations wheels. Great place to go during the day or for a night out! Located less than 15 minutes from our venue.
Disney's Boardwalk
The Disney Boardwalk is where Stephanie and Mike got engaged. It’s a great place for an afternoon or evening stroll, filled with exquisite dining, unique shops and exciting nightlife. Disney’s BoardWalk is also a short stroll to Epcot and a nice boat ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Free parking if you want to check out the shops or go to a restaurant, located less than 15 minutes from our venue.
Old Town
Visit Old Town for shopping, dining, and more. This family-friendly themed walking district has several different restaurants, bars and small shops. Less than 15 minutes from our venue and free parking all day too.
Fun Spot America Theme Parks
f you're interested in a smaller, more affordable theme park, Fun Spot is a great option. With multiple go-kart tracks and rides it offers a lot of opportunities for fun. There are two Fun Spot locations, one in Orlando and one in Kissimmee (right next to Old Town), with the Orlando location being a little larger. You can either pay for a day pass or pay per ride. Both locations are less than 15 minutes from our venue and free parking all day.
Gatorland
The Alligator Capital of the World, Gatorland, is just 15 minutes from our venue. There isn’t a better place to see gators and crocodiles of all sizes, as well as a petting zoo and awesome animal shows.
Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Mike’s family lives in Winter Garden, and the downtown area is great for restaurants and bars, sitting and relaxing, as well as people watching. If you want to check out a local brewery, the Crooked Can Brewery is a great stop. It's located in a food hall with options for dinner and you can enjoy a beer on the porch. Saturday mornings in downtown Winter Garden are also very fun as they have a farmer’s market with great food and cool art vendors. Free parking all day too, located about 35 minutes from our venue.
Downtown Orlando
Enjoy a stroll around Lake Eola Park at the urban center of Orlando. Rent a swan boat and paddle across the lake to get some great views of Downtown Orlando’s skyscrapers, or head to a variety of delicious restaurants and bars. The Amway Center-home to the Orlando Magic-is also located downtown. Located about 20-25 minutes from our venue.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the only place in the world where you can see the real space shuttle Atlantis, touch a moon rock, meet a veteran NASA astronaut, tour a NASA spaceflight facility and get an up-close view of a real Saturn V moon rocket all in the same day! We recommend arriving for this full-day experience to make the most of your visit. The visitor complex opens at 9 am every day. Located one hour rom our venue.
Beach 🏝🏖
Have your own car or a rental car and want to head to the beach? Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach are just a little over an hour away from our venue. However if you want to travel a little further, we recommend Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, or Siesta Key Beach, each just about two hours away from our venue.
St. Augustine
If you’re up for a 2-2.5 hour drive we recommend visiting St. Augustine, the oldest city in America. It is a beautiful historical city with great shops, an ancient fort, the oldest standing schoolhouse and lots of ghost tours! While there we recommend checking out the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and going for a walk on historic St. George Street, filled with lots of different restaurants and shops.