Orlando 192

For budget-minded Orlando visitors, US 192 in Kissimmee offers the proximity to Walt Disney World that vacationers are looking for without the higher prices found at the WDW property hotels or the crowds that fill the busy tourist district on International Drive.

Many of the hotels on US 192 include “Gateway” or “Maingate” in the name if they are within five miles of the main entrance to Walt Disney World. At its busiest point close to the Interstate 4 interchange, US 192 runs east-west, so many of these hotels have the distinction of being “Maingate East” or “Maingate West” depending on what side of Walt Disney World the accommodations are located. When booking a hotel in the Orlando 192 area, look for the “Walt Disney World Good Neighbor” label, which means that Disney shuttle services and ticket sales are usually available.

Right off of US 192 just east of I-4 is the town of Celebration, FL, which is a Disney-inspired example of urban planning. With a lively town center and plenty of outdoor cafes and boutique shops, Celebration frequently hosts festivals and other events that draw visitors from across Central Florida as well as tourists who enjoy making a side trip from their Disney vacation.