Best Western PLUS Orlando Gateway Hotel

There are hundreds of things to do within minutes of the Best Western PLUS Orlando Gateway Hotel -

Orlando, the only place where you’ll find the world’s two most amazing theme parks – Universal Studios ®, where you can Ride the Movies ®; and Universal’s Islands of Adventure ®theme park, where the world’s most innovative rides and attractions challenge all your senses. Plus you can enjoy the non-stop entertainment at Universal CityWalk ®, and stay just outside the park at the Best Western Orlando Gateway on Universal Blvd. As an added convenience, the Best Western Orlando Gateway offers free scheduled shuttle service.

Universal Studios ® Theme Park - ride the Movies ® at Universal Studios ® theme park, the number one movie studio theme park in the world. At this real working motion picture studio, an astounding array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions take you beyond the screen and put you right in your favorite scenes from your favorite movies. It’s the only place where you can blast off on the new Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast™ and enjoy the all new Shrek 4-D™. Save the earth from aliens on the interactive ride MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™. Soar through time and space on Back to the Future the Ride ®. Plunge into the 3-D cyber-adventure TERMINATOR 2: 3-D™. And have a ball in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone ®.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure ® Theme Park - right next door you can experience the innovative thrills of Universal’sIslands of Adventure ® theme park. Here you’ll take a journey through five uniquely-themed islands – Seuss Landing™, The Lost Continent ®, Jurassic Park ®, Toon Lagoon ® and Marvel Super Hero Island ® -- where timeless myths, legends, children’s stories, cartoons and comic books come to life before your eyes. From the Incredible Hulk Coaster ® to the Jurassic Park River Adventure ® to the eye-popping, first-of-its-kind 3-D thrill ride The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ®, the world’s most cutting rides, shows and interactive attractions challenge all your senses!

Universal CityWalk ® Entertainment Complex - you’ll enjoy the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies and more at Universal CityWalk ®, Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment. At CityWalk ® you’ll find the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe ®, Jimmy Buffett’s ® Margaritaville ®, Emeril’s ® Restaurant Orlando, Bob Marley—A Tribute to Freedom SM, MOTOWN ® Cafe, NASCAR Cafe™, Latin Quarter™, the groove SM dance club, NBA City, Pat O’Brien’s ®, the 20-screen Universal Cineplex and more. No matter what kind of entertainment you’re in the mood for, CityWalk has it all!

International Drive/Attraction Area - 0.1 miles from the Hotel Universal. Location: East of I-4 south of Orlando and north of Disney complex.

Wet n' Wild - the world's premier water park, features a full-day of fun for the entire family. Honored by Amusement Business Magazine, as one of the nation's best-attended water parks since the onset of their survey. Wet 'n Wild's world-class signature thrill rides and quality service offer something for fun-lovers of all ages. 0.2 miles from the Hotel Universal

Orlando Convention Center - 2 miles from the Hotel Universal. Location: 9800 International Drive

Sea World Orlando/Discovery Cove - is the world’s premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. More than 80 million visitors have explored the mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating thrills. New state-of-the-art rides such as “Kraken” and “Journey To Atlantis” twist, turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and more. 3 miles from the Hotel Universal. Location: Intersection of Interstate 4 and FL 528 (the Bee Line Expressway), 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

Walt Disney World - this magical resort offers 4 major theme parks Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom but the magic doesn’t stop there, they offer water parks Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach. For your night time enjoyment there is Pleasure Island and Downtown Disney. For the sports minded there is Wide World of Sports. 10 miles from the Best Western Orlando Gateway.