Area
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Orlando International Airport |
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| Car | Car advised |
How to get there
The airport is located at One Airport Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827.
Driving distance to Emerald Island Resort is about 27 miles and takes about 40 minutes.
From the airport terminal building, follow signs to the North Exits
Exit the airport at West Exit 1B to FL-528 "Bee Line Expressway" West
Drive for 10.5 miles on FL-528 West (Toll Road, You will pay two tolls for $1.00 each)
Merge on to the I-4 West via the exit on the left heading towards Tampa / Disney World
Take Exit 65 Osceola Parkway West toward the Animal Kingdom - Drive 4.9 miles by following the signs for the Animal Kingdom initially and then Animal Kingdom Lodge later. Stay in the left lane.
Take left on Sherberth Road. It is a narrow road. - Drive 1.4 miles.
Turn right on to US 192 West - Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway. Stay in left lane. - Drive 0.5 miles
Take the first left on to Formosa Gardens Blvd. - Drive 0.9 miles
Turn right on to Funie Steed Road/Oak Island Road. - Drive 0.6 miles
Turn left into Emerald Island Resort after an underpass (There is no street sign at that point). There is a colonnade and fountain with dolphins at the entrance. Now you are at Emerald Island Resort.
Continue on Emerald Island Blvd and pass the guard house. Club House is located on the left side of the (second set of) dolphin fountains.
Activities near Kissimmee
| Sports | Tennis in town |
|---|---|
| Great for | Walking trips |
Getting around
Maingate Transportation provides daily shuttle service serving Emerald Island Resort with 2- morning pick-ups and 2-evening return runs that are at scheduled times. These runs are shared with other guests from the resort. Pricing per round trip for this service is as follows: Disney World $13 per person Universal Studios $16 per person Sea World/Universal/Aquatica $14 person Orlando Premium Outlets $13 per person If you have 6 or more people, it makes sense to hire a private van from vendors such as Maingate Transportation. This can be arranged any time of day for morning pick-up and evening return as you don't share this service with other guests.