Before you go
Your trip to Kissimmee.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Kissimmee – Flórida Destination Orlando and the parks
How to get there
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Orlando International Airport (MCO) Orlando · 28 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From MCO, go by car or shuttle; Kissimmee also has a train station and regional connection by SunRail.
How many days
An outing to the waterfront; staying as a base depends on how many Disney parks are selected.
When to go
For Kissimmee, November to April is usually the least humid period; in summer from June to September, plan breaks for heat and rain. Hurricanes can affect the region between June and November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
The urban area and tourist corridor are extensive. Compare travel times from your accommodation to the parks, not relying solely on the name Kissimmee as a reference.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Kissimmee
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Morning
Magic Kingdom Park
Start with Magic Kingdom Park, with admission and transport already organized. Set priorities at Magic Kingdom Park according to the group’s profile and requirements.
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Afternoon
Continuation of Magic Kingdom Park
Stay within the Magic Kingdom Park circuit and cover the remaining areas after a break. The afternoon from Kissimmee remains dedicated to Magic Kingdom Park, without another distant large visit.
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Late afternoon
Leaving Magic Kingdom Park
Complete the Magic Kingdom Park itinerary at a sustainable pace and use remaining time to return to your Kissimmee base; confirm transport before leaving the park entrance.
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Evening
Rest in Kissimmee
After the day at Magic Kingdom Park, keep the evening near your Kissimmee accommodation, without adding another long road leg.
2 days in Kissimmee
Day 1
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Morning
Magic Kingdom Park
In this 2-day plan, on day 1 of the 2-day Kissimmee itinerary, start at Magic Kingdom Park; for the 2-day plan, arrival at Magic Kingdom Park should respect the reserved access for that day 1 of the 2-day plan.
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Afternoon
Magic Kingdom Park circuit
In this 2-day plan, leave the afternoon of day 1 for the remaining areas of Magic Kingdom Park; switching to another park would require shortening this visit.
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Late afternoon
End of day 1
In this 2-day plan, conclude the Magic Kingdom Park shift on day 1 and arrange the return to your Kissimmee base, leaving leeway for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Magic Kingdom Park
In this 2-day plan, keep the evening of day 1 near your Kissimmee accommodation; the 2-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Day 2
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Morning
EPCOT
In this 2-day plan, on day 2 of the 2-day Kissimmee itinerary, start at EPCOT; for the 2-day plan, arrival at EPCOT should respect the reserved access for that day 2 of the 2-day plan.
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Afternoon
EPCOT circuit
In this 2-day plan, leave the afternoon of day 2 for the remaining areas of EPCOT; switching to another park would require shortening this visit.
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Late afternoon
End of day 2
In this 2-day plan, conclude the EPCOT shift on day 2 and arrange the return to your Kissimmee base, leaving leeway for the next stage of the 2-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after EPCOT
In this 2-day plan, keep the evening of day 2 near your Kissimmee accommodation; the 2-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
3 days in Kissimmee
Day 1
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Morning
Magic Kingdom Park
In this 3-day plan, on day 1 of the 3-day Kissimmee itinerary, start at Magic Kingdom Park; for the 3-day plan, arrival at Magic Kingdom Park should respect the reserved access for that day 1 of the 3-day plan.
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Afternoon
Magic Kingdom Park circuit
In this 3-day plan, leave the afternoon of day 1 for the remaining areas of Magic Kingdom Park; switching to another park would require shortening this visit.
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Late afternoon
End of day 1
In this 3-day plan, finish the Magic Kingdom Park shift on day 1 and arrange the return to your base in Kissimmee, leaving room for the next stage of the 3-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Magic Kingdom Park
In this 3-day plan, keep the night of day 1 near your accommodation in Kissimmee; the 3-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Day 2
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Morning
EPCOT
In this 3-day plan, on day 2 of the 3-day itinerary in Kissimmee, start with EPCOT; in the 3-day plan, arrival at EPCOT should respect the access reserved for that day 2 of the 3-day plan.
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Afternoon
EPCOT circuit
In this 3-day plan, leave the afternoon of day 2 for the remaining areas of EPCOT; switching to another park would require shortening this visit.
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Late afternoon
End of day 2
In this 3-day plan, conclude the EPCOT shift on day 2 and arrange the return to your base in Kissimmee, leaving room for the next stage of the 3-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after EPCOT
In this 3-day plan, keep the night of day 2 near your accommodation in Kissimmee; the 3-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Day 3
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Morning
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In this 3-day plan, on day 3 of the 3-day itinerary in Kissimmee, start with Disney’s Hollywood Studios; in the 3-day plan, arrival at Disney’s Hollywood Studios should respect the access reserved for that day 3 of the 3-day plan.
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Afternoon
Disney’s Hollywood Studios circuit
In this 3-day plan, leave the afternoon of day 3 for the remaining areas of Disney’s Hollywood Studios; switching to another park would require shortening this visit.
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Late afternoon
End of day 3
In this 3-day plan, finish the Disney’s Hollywood Studios shift on day 3 and arrange the return to your base in Kissimmee, leaving room for the next stage of the 3-day itinerary.
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Evening
Break after Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In this 3-day plan, keep the night of day 3 near your accommodation in Kissimmee; the 3-day plan spreads the effort so as not to compress subsequent visits.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Kissimmee and start the visit?
MCO is the air arrival; there is a final connection by road.
How many days to set aside for Kissimmee?
The waterfront requires a shift; Disney alters the length of stay.
How to get around during your stay in Kissimmee?
The tourist corridors are extensive and require transportation.
Are the Disney parks inside Kissimmee?
The complex occupies areas within neighboring municipalities; Kissimmee is a regional lodging base, and each park access must be planned separately.
