Catalina Travel Guide
Orlando
Popular places to visit
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Exhilarating rides and world class film sets are brought together to create this outstanding world-renowned theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Magic Kingdom® Park
Situated in the shady limelight of a magical fairy-tale castle, this world class attraction is most famous for its breath-taking theme parks, offering visitors hours of entertainment.
Disney Springs™
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Epcot®
This awe inspiring theme park celebrates human achievement in the field of science and engineering. Design a future race car, depart on a food safari or fly to Mars on one of the parks many rides.
Top hotels in Catalina
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
"Very family friendly"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
"Great stay. So convenient"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
"This was a great place to relax and enjoy our vacation."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
"Staff was extremely rude while checking in, was NOT informed there was an additional $300 hold on a major credit card, women at front desk refused to use a debit card while talking badly in Spanish not realizing I speak fluent Spanish. Extremely unprofessional. We arrived Saturday- house keeping ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
"The hotel is poorly designed, it’s hard to get around. We had to cross pools to get to the lobby or else walk around multiple buildings. It’s very big but only has one restaurant on site with limited choices. There is no water refilling stations, you must purchase water. The pools are small and very ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina
Millenia
If you're spending some time in Millenia, Mall at Millenia and Exotic Car Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is noteworthy for its theme parks, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cross Country Creek and Central Park Plaza Shopping Center.
Downtown Orlando
Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to The Social or Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
Tangelo Park
Tangelo Park is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Universal’s Volcano Bay and Universal Orlando Resort are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Doctor Phillips
Restaurants and seaside views are just a few things travellers like about Doctor Phillips. A stop by Orange Tree Golf Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
