Your Guide to ChampionsGate
Inside ChampionsGate
In this section, you can find everything that there is to do, see, and experience within the neighborhood itself! From the water park to the golf course, there's never a boring moment in ChampionsGate.
Just like any resort, though, if you want to be able to make the most of your day, plan ahead! Especially during busy seasons like national holidays. Get your seats early so you can spend your day relaxing and having fun.
The Oasis Club is full of fantastic features, ranging from a lazy river, to a movie theater, to a free to use gym!
87 locals recommend
The Oasis Club at ChampionsGate
Championsgate BoulevardThe Oasis Club is full of fantastic features, ranging from a lazy river, to a movie theater, to a free to use gym!
Enjoy golfing? If you do, then you'll love to relax out on the green fields and play a game of golf with family and friends!
76 locals recommend
ChampionsGate Golf Club
8575 White Shark BlvdEnjoy golfing? If you do, then you'll love to relax out on the green fields and play a game of golf with family and friends!
Must-Visit Theme Parks!
Some of the best theme parks in the United States, located in one of the most family-friendly areas in Central Florida! These are absolute must-visit spots if you're vacationing in Orlando.
Disney World is an excellent, magical place to bring your family. Make use of their Fastpass feature to skip through long lines!
3196 locals recommend
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney World is an excellent, magical place to bring your family. Make use of their Fastpass feature to skip through long lines!
Everyone's favorite Disney park, and one of the busiest! Plan your day effectively so you can see all there is to see here.
1355 locals recommend
Magic Kingdom Park
1180 Seven Seas DriveEveryone's favorite Disney park, and one of the busiest! Plan your day effectively so you can see all there is to see here.
A park that will take you around the world as you walk through it! Try to visit every "country" in Epcot while you're there!
1229 locals recommend
Epcot
200 Epcot Center DrA park that will take you around the world as you walk through it! Try to visit every "country" in Epcot while you're there!
Make sure to get a two-park pass, as you wouldn't want to miss any of the thrilling attractions at either of Universal's parks!
1423 locals recommend
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdMake sure to get a two-park pass, as you wouldn't want to miss any of the thrilling attractions at either of Universal's parks!
A very family friendly theme park, suitable for kids of all ages! Arrive early to all of SeaWorld's live shows to get the best seats.
2110 locals recommend
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrA very family friendly theme park, suitable for kids of all ages! Arrive early to all of SeaWorld's live shows to get the best seats.
In the summer months especially, water parks are one of the best places to cool down!
348 locals recommend
Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play WayIn the summer months especially, water parks are one of the best places to cool down!
More Fun Attractions!
While these vacation spots may not be theme parks, they are also fantastic places to visit with family and friends. Some are more well known, while others are hidden gems, but they're all great!
Home to Orlando’s city hall, gorgeous 19th century buildings, and two performance venues, there’s always something going on in Downtown Orlando.
124 locals recommend
Downtown Orlando
Home to Orlando’s city hall, gorgeous 19th century buildings, and two performance venues, there’s always something going on in Downtown Orlando.
You’ll find a great mix of unique shops, themed restaurants, movie theaters, and live entertainment while walking through Disney Springs!
2430 locals recommend
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista DrYou’ll find a great mix of unique shops, themed restaurants, movie theaters, and live entertainment while walking through Disney Springs!
ICON Park is home to the Orlando Eye, a Madame Tussauds museum, and a sealife aquarium! You’ll also find numerous restaurants here.
396 locals recommend
ICON Park
8375 International DrICON Park is home to the Orlando Eye, a Madame Tussauds museum, and a sealife aquarium! You’ll also find numerous restaurants here.
At Escapology, you’ll be able to bring up to 8 of your friends and family into award winning escape rooms, where you’ll have to work together and solve puzzles in order to progress!
13 locals recommend
Escapology Orlando
11951 International DrAt Escapology, you’ll be able to bring up to 8 of your friends and family into award winning escape rooms, where you’ll have to work together and solve puzzles in order to progress!
An aerial outdoor adventure, where you’ll traverse through obstacle courses featuring zip lines, suspended bridges, nets, and ropes!
123 locals recommend
Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park Zip Line
7625 Sinclair RdAn aerial outdoor adventure, where you’ll traverse through obstacle courses featuring zip lines, suspended bridges, nets, and ropes!
Wonderworks is an indoor amusement park/edu-tainment attraction full of hands-on science exhibits, laser tag, and a 6D motion ride. Fun for the whole family!
184 locals recommend
WonderWorks Orlando
9067 International DrWonderworks is an indoor amusement park/edu-tainment attraction full of hands-on science exhibits, laser tag, and a 6D motion ride. Fun for the whole family!
Shopping Spots
Looking to buy something shiny and new? If yes, then these are the perfect spots to go! From shopping malls full of popular and trendy stores, to outlets with discontinued items for lower prices, there's always a new place to explore!
This is Central Florida’s largest shopping center, spanning 1.8 million square feet. It’s also conveniently located minutes away from the Orlando Intl Airport and many of Disney World’s resorts.
656 locals recommend
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom TrlThis is Central Florida’s largest shopping center, spanning 1.8 million square feet. It’s also conveniently located minutes away from the Orlando Intl Airport and many of Disney World’s resorts.
An open-air mall that sells factory-direct brand name merchandise for up to 75% off. You’ll find shoes, clothes, and even luggage at much more affordable prices!
254 locals recommend
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
15657 S Apopka Vineland RdAn open-air mall that sells factory-direct brand name merchandise for up to 75% off. You’ll find shoes, clothes, and even luggage at much more affordable prices!
A high-end shopping center, selling designer clothes, jewelry, decor, and more, within a beautifully designed modern space.
1167 locals recommend
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy RdA high-end shopping center, selling designer clothes, jewelry, decor, and more, within a beautifully designed modern space.
Local Restaurants
If you've been vacationing all day, whether it be at a theme park or at the Oasis Club, you'll probably be looking for a good place to eat at the end of the day. That's where this section comes in! There are plenty of excellent places to dine that are very close to ChampionsGate, some of which you couldn't find anywhere else!
A local neighborhood tavern, serving both classic and new American comfort foods.
44 locals recommend
4 Corners Tavern
8250 Champions Gate BlvdA local neighborhood tavern, serving both classic and new American comfort foods.
Miller’s Ale House is a Florida-based restaurant and sports bar chain that also specializes in American foods such as steaks, chicken, and burgers.
153 locals recommend
Miller's Ale House - Champions Gate
8170 Laura LnMiller’s Ale House is a Florida-based restaurant and sports bar chain that also specializes in American foods such as steaks, chicken, and burgers.
An Asian-fusion restaurant that serves sushi, stir-fry, soup, and more, all at a sleek modern mall storefront. They also deliver!
18 locals recommend
Blue Coast Asian Cuisine
8298 Champions Gate BlvdAn Asian-fusion restaurant that serves sushi, stir-fry, soup, and more, all at a sleek modern mall storefront. They also deliver!
A Greek restaurant that offers a wide variety of delicious, fresh, and affordable Greek foods to suit the tastes of many.
16 locals recommend
Little Greek Fresh Grill
8310 Champions Gate BlvdA Greek restaurant that offers a wide variety of delicious, fresh, and affordable Greek foods to suit the tastes of many.
Osteria is a local Italian restaurant that specializes in classic Italian dishes, such as pasta and pizza, as well as desserts!
22 locals recommend
Osteria Italian Kitchen
8266 Champions Gate BlvdOsteria is a local Italian restaurant that specializes in classic Italian dishes, such as pasta and pizza, as well as desserts!
Another classic American bar and grill chain that serves American comfort dishes in a casual setting.
186 locals recommend
Applebee's Grill + Bar
200 Ambersweet WyAnother classic American bar and grill chain that serves American comfort dishes in a casual setting.
Wind down after a long day at a local Panera Bread, where you’ll find baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and more! They also offer delivery services if you’d like to order from home.
101 locals recommend
Panera Bread
8120 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyWind down after a long day at a local Panera Bread, where you’ll find baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and more! They also offer delivery services if you’d like to order from home.
What better way to treat your family than a cup of cold frozen yogurt on a hot summer day? Menchie’s also offers sorbets, which are dairy-free, as well as vegan and plant based options!
21 locals recommend
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
8270 Champions Gate BlvdWhat better way to treat your family than a cup of cold frozen yogurt on a hot summer day? Menchie’s also offers sorbets, which are dairy-free, as well as vegan and plant based options!
A delicious fondue restaurant, where you’ll be able to order a bowl of fondue along with your entrees which you can cook yourself on the table’s built-in grill! Gluten free, vegan, and customizable meals are all offered here.
36 locals recommend
The Melting Pot
7549 W Sand Lake RdA delicious fondue restaurant, where you’ll be able to order a bowl of fondue along with your entrees which you can cook yourself on the table’s built-in grill! Gluten free, vegan, and customizable meals are all offered here.
Themed Restaurants
If you're looking for an engaging themed dining experience alongside food that will appeal to the whole family, then these may be some great options for you. What makes these restaurants even better options is that they are very close to some of your favorite theme parks!
A fun, family-oriented restaurant-chain that serves American food and drinks where guests will be seated alongside interactive jungle decor and animatronic animals. Reservations are encouraged, as they tend to be busy during high seasons!
32 locals recommend
Rainforest Cafe
1800 E Buena Vista DrA fun, family-oriented restaurant-chain that serves American food and drinks where guests will be seated alongside interactive jungle decor and animatronic animals. Reservations are encouraged, as they tend to be busy during high seasons!
Located at Disney Springs, the T-Rex cafe is similar in nature to the Rainforest Cafe; Instead of the jungle, however, guests will be seated near dinosaur animatronics and an underwater aquarium! Make reservations, as walk-ins often have wait times over an hour long.
38 locals recommend
T-Rex Cafe
1676 E Buena Vista DrLocated at Disney Springs, the T-Rex cafe is similar in nature to the Rainforest Cafe; Instead of the jungle, however, guests will be seated near dinosaur animatronics and an underwater aquarium! Make reservations, as walk-ins often have wait times over an hour long.
A casual, yet sophisticated waterfront restaurant located on a real boat! The Boathouse is an excellent choice for those looking to have steak or seafood for dinner.
40 locals recommend
The Boathouse
1620 E Buena Vista DrA casual, yet sophisticated waterfront restaurant located on a real boat! The Boathouse is an excellent choice for those looking to have steak or seafood for dinner.
Located at Universal’s CityWalk, Hard Rock Cafe is a high-energy, Rock n Roll themed restaurant chain that specializes in classic American dishes. Watch classic music videos while you dine with family and friends!
54 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
6050 Universal BlvdLocated at Universal’s CityWalk, Hard Rock Cafe is a high-energy, Rock n Roll themed restaurant chain that specializes in classic American dishes. Watch classic music videos while you dine with family and friends!
Upscale Restaurants
For a more luxurious and refined night out, these restaurants are some of the best places to go. Whether you're craving a delicious filet mignon, or a perfectly seasoned salmon, you'll surely have an amazing experience at one of the listed locations.
Enjoy an elegant meal at this fine-dining restaurant, as you listen to a live ensemble perform smooth jazz. There is also a fresh oyster bar within the restaurant.
61 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
7488 West Sand Lake RoadEnjoy an elegant meal at this fine-dining restaurant, as you listen to a live ensemble perform smooth jazz. There is also a fresh oyster bar within the restaurant.
Reservations are required to dine in at this high-end steakhouse. They have a fantastic menu, featuring extraordinary Mediterranean dishes, and the service is excellent.
10 locals recommend
The H Cuisine
7512 Dr Phillips BlvdReservations are required to dine in at this high-end steakhouse. They have a fantastic menu, featuring extraordinary Mediterranean dishes, and the service is excellent.
An upscale American steakhouse chain, known for its delicious steaks and refined setting. The Capital Grille is a fantastic place to celebrate an event, whether it be a birthday, an anniversary, or another milestone entirely!
62 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
9101 International DrAn upscale American steakhouse chain, known for its delicious steaks and refined setting. The Capital Grille is a fantastic place to celebrate an event, whether it be a birthday, an anniversary, or another milestone entirely!