Is Orlando or Kissimmee closer to Disney?

While most people think that the most famous theme parks are in Orlando, they are, in fact, closer to Kissimmee. If you are visiting for a few days, you will have an easier time staying in Kissimmee instead of driving to Kissimmee from Orlando every day. For example: Kissimmee to Disney World: About 11 miles.



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Disney's Magic Kingdom Theme Park is located in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. Disney's Magic Kingdom Theme Park's blue- and gold-turreted, 18-tower icon, Cinderella Castle, rises 189 feet above the park's 142 acres.

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For a longer trip complete with luxury accommodation and visits to multiple parks, Walt Disney World in Orlando might be your best bet. If you live on or near the West Coast and you're looking for a short getaway teeming with nostalgia, Disneyland is the way to go.

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Accommodations are slightly more affordable in Kissimmee On average, Kissimmee ranks below Orlando by 5% in terms of expenses that would affect tourists. Orlando is slightly above the national average, while Kissimmee is slightly below.

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Having no state income tax is a significant factor in Florida's low cost of living. The state of Florida does not impose any kind of payroll or income tax on its citizens, and Kissimmee residents would obviously benefit from this.

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October. If you're looking for good weather and relatively crowd-free sightseeing, October is one of the best times to visit Florida. Temperatures average around 72 F (22 C) in places like Orlando and Kissimmee, with less and less rain as November approaches.

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Celebration is a concept town, based on Walt Disney's dream to build a 'perfect' settlement; he died before the dream was realised, but the town was built by the company who now own and run the Disney franchise. It opened in 1994. Driving through the houses to get to the shopping area and lake is a surreal experience.

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Unfortunately, there isn't a free shuttle from MCO airport to Disney World. There used to be the Magical Express service, but that program was discontinued. You will have to pay for transportation between the Orlando airport and Disney World now, no matter what type you choose.

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Visit Both Miami And Orlando In One Trip But you don't have to choose between them – Orlando is only 250 miles (400 kilometers) away from Miami, and it's easy to get from one to the other.

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To this day, Reedy Creek Improvement District includes the cities of Bay Lake (where the Disney theme parks are located) and Lake Buena Vista (previously known as Reedy Creek, where you'll find Downtown Disney and the park hotels).

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