Things to do nearby — parks, outdoor activities and attractions
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate sits on a large ChampionsGate property with extensive on-site outdoor options — multiple pools including an 850-foot lazy river and Orlando’s only resort wave pool, golf, and a Toptracer driving range. Nearby outdoor activities include hot-air balloon rides, zip-line adventure courses, airboat tours, and easy access to Walt Disney World via a scheduled complimentary shuttle included in the resort charge.
In this guide
- On-site pools, water features and family water play
- Golf, driving range and practice facilities
- Shuttles and theme-park access
- Nearby outdoor adventures and short excursions
- Beaches, day drives and longer excursions
- Practical outdoor info, fitness and spa options
- Where to stay and dining after outdoor fun
On-site pools, water features and family water play
The resort offers several outdoor pool options: a zero-entry family pool with a waterslide, a wave pool described as Orlando’s only resort wave pool, a kids pool with slides, an 850-foot lazy river, plus a separate Adults Only Pool. Pool hours for the heated outdoor pool are listed as daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; cabana hours and some third-party listings vary.
Children may use all family pools and features except the Adults Only Pool, which requires guests to be at least 18. There is a minimum height restriction of 36 inches for the family and kids pool slides.
- Lazy river length: 850 feet
- Zero-entry family pool with waterslide
- Wave pool (resort-described as Orlando’s only resort wave pool)
- Adults Only Pool (18+), private cabanas and Jacuzzi
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Heated outdoor pool | Open daily 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (resort listed) |
| Pool slides | Minimum rider height: 36 inches |
| Cabanas | Rates vary by day/season; reserve at Pool Towel Hut or call resort |
Golf, driving range and practice facilities
ChampionsGate is built around championship golf. The resort includes two 18-hole Greg Norman–designed courses (National and International), a lighted 9-hole Champs Par 3 course, on-site golf lessons, and Eagles Edge — a Toptracer driving range with 30 hitting bays.
Piper's Grille and ChampionsGate Lounge in the golf clubhouse serve breakfast and lunch for players and visitors. Eagles Edge also has an onsite restaurant and bar and flexible event space.
- Two 18-hole Greg Norman–designed championship courses (National and International)
- Lighted 9-hole Champs Par 3 course
- Eagles Edge Toptracer Range with 30 hitting bays
- Piper's Grille for breakfast and lunch in the clubhouse
| Facility | Typical use |
|---|---|
| National & International courses | 18-hole championship golf |
| Champs Par 3 | Short 9-hole course, good for practice or families |
| Eagles Edge | Driving range with Toptracer technology |
Shuttles and theme-park access
A scheduled shuttle to Walt Disney World theme parks (Magic Kingdom and EPCOT routes noted) is included in the resort charge; routes drop at Disney’s Transportation and Ticket Center for monorail access into some parks. Advance reservation (24 hours suggested) is recommended for shuttle service.
Transportation to Universal, SeaWorld and other parks is not complimentary; guests typically use rideshare, taxis, or paid town car/shuttle services for those destinations.
- Complimentary scheduled shuttle to Disney included with resort charge
- Shuttle drop at Disney’s Transportation & Ticket Center for monorail access
- Paid transport or rideshare advised for Universal/SeaWorld
| Park/Service | Transport note |
|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom / EPCOT | Complimentary scheduled shuttle (advance booking suggested) |
| Universal / SeaWorld | Not covered by complimentary shuttle; use rideshare or paid transfer |
| Airport (MCO) | Direct shuttle available for a fee (no complimentary airport shuttle) |
Nearby outdoor adventures and short excursions
For active outdoor options close to the resort, consider hot-air balloon rides (Bob’s Balloons is listed about 1 mile away) and the Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park (zip-line aerial course, about 4.5 miles). These provide morning or half-day activity options outside of theme-park time.
Airboat experiences are a longer drive but feasible as day trips. Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures is listed at roughly 22 miles away; Wild Florida is further out. Reunion Resort Water Park and local shops like Posner Park provide additional low-effort options nearby.
- Bob’s Balloons: sunrise hot-air balloon flights (about 1 mile)
- Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park: zip-line/aerial obstacle courses (~4.5 miles)
- Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures: airboat tours (~22 miles)
- Reunion Resort Water Park: family water-park option (~3.2 miles)
| Activity | Approx. distance / note |
|---|---|
| Hot-air ballooning | Around 1 mile — morning flights |
| Zip-line / TreeTrek | About 4.5 miles from resort |
| Airboat tours | Boggy Creek ~22 miles; longer drives for some providers |
Beaches, day drives and longer excursions
If you want an ocean beach day, Cocoa Beach on Florida’s Space Coast is the closest Atlantic option at roughly a 1.5-hour drive; Clearwater Beach on the Gulf Coast is also reachable in around 1 hour 45 minutes by car. Both are feasible for a full-day outing but expect highway travel times.
Kennedy Space Center (about 1 hour 12–28 minutes depending on routing) and Busch Gardens Tampa (around 58–65 minutes) are realistic day trips from ChampionsGate for guests willing to drive beyond the immediate Orlando area.
- Cocoa Beach (Atlantic) — ~1.5-hour drive
- Clearwater Beach (Gulf) — ~1 hour 45-minute drive
- Kennedy Space Center — roughly 1 hour 12–28 minutes
- Busch Gardens Tampa — roughly 58–65 minutes
| Destination | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach | About 80–90 minutes |
| Clearwater Beach | About 1 hour 44 minutes |
| Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex | About 1 hour 12–28 minutes (day trip feasible) |
Practical outdoor info, fitness and spa options
For guests wanting active outdoor time on property, the resort has tennis and pickleball courts, fishing on site, and three 24-hour fitness centers with Cybex equipment and Peloton bikes. The resort also offers internal shuttles to move between pools, golf, Villas and Sunset Lodge.
Mokara Spa is the resort’s full-service spa; it takes appointments from resort guests and local residents. Spa hours vary by day; call 407-390-6603 to confirm availability and book treatments.
- Fitness centers open 24 hours; equipment includes Cybex machines and Peloton bikes
- Tennis and pickleball courts on site
- Mokara Spa appointments: call 407-390-6603
- Complimentary internal resort shuttle connects pools, golf and Villas/Sunset Lodge
| Service | Note |
|---|---|
| Fitness centers | Three on property; open 24 hours |
| Mokara Spa | Full-service spa; open daily (hours vary); reservations recommended |
| Internal shuttle | Complimentary — serves resort locations |
Where to stay and dining after outdoor fun
Rooming options include a wide range from single rooms to larger multi-bedroom Villas. Room types on property include Villa, 3 Bedrooms; Villa, 2 Bedrooms; Deluxe Room; Studio Suite (Sunset Lodge); Suite (Florida Suite); Executive Suite; and others if you need extra space after outdoor activities.
After a day outdoors you have several on-site dining choices: Trevi’s for Italian fare and breakfast, Zen for Pan-Asian dinner and sushi, David’s Club for steakhouse dinners, Croc’s poolside bar for casual poolside bites, and Broadway Deli for grab-and-go items near the pool and lower lobby.
- Sample room types: Villa, 3 Bedrooms; Deluxe Room; Studio Suite (Sunset Lodge); Suite (Florida Suite); Executive Suite
- On-site dining: Trevi’s, Zen, David’s Club, Croc’s, Broadway Deli
- Lobby Bar open daily from 3:00 p.m. for cocktails
| Dining spot | When to go |
|---|---|
| Trevi’s / Trevi’s Terrazza | Breakfast, lunch, dinner (hours vary; Trevi’s breakfast 6:30–11:00 a.m.) |
| Zen | Dinner service, sushi bar (approx. 5:00–10:00 p.m.) |
| Croc’s / Broadway Deli | Casual poolside bites and grab-and-go near pools |
