Water Slides, a Lazy River and Disney About 25 Minutes Away: Family Days at ChampionsGate
Feels Like Magic: a private 8-bedroom villa for 20 in ChampionsGate, Florida Check AvailabilitySee the resortSleeps 20
About 25 min
2 resort clubs
Pool and spa
Why families end up at ChampionsGate
Most Disney trips have a day when nobody wants to get in the car. ChampionsGate is built for that day. The kids can be in the lazy river by lunch, the grown-ups can be in a lounge chair with a drink from the tiki bar, and nobody has packed a bag or bought a ticket.
It also works the other way. The Disney parks are about 25 minutes away, so a long park day doesn’t mean a long drive back, and a splash at the pool is waiting when everyone gets home tired.
What’s at the resort
Oasis Club
- Water park with slides
- Lazy river (over 1,000 ft)
- Splash zone for little ones
- Resort-style pool
- Fitness center
- Restaurant and tiki bar
Retreat Club
- Resort-style pools
- Water slides
- Splash pad
- Mini golf
- Snack bar with burgers, hot dogs, fries and refreshments
Around the resort
- Children’s playground
- Basketball courts
- Soccer field
- Tennis courts and pickleball courts
- Sand volleyball
Typical hours: the Oasis Club is open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the Retreat Club daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the sports courts from sunrise to sunset. Hours and cabana rentals can change by season. Guests are welcome to use the clubs and resort pools before villa check-in. See the full resort amenities guide.
A good rhythm for a week
There’s no right way to do it, but families often settle into a pattern like this:
Park days
An early start, back by mid-afternoon, straight to the villa pool or the resort for a cool-down.
Rest days
The Oasis Club in the morning, lunch on site, a movie in the villa theater in the evening.
Anything in between
Mini golf after dinner, a game of basketball or soccer, or a quiet lap of the lazy river while the little ones nap.
Back at the villa
After a resort day, Feels Like Magic is a comfortable place to land. The private west-facing saltwater pool and spa have complimentary heat, there’s a climate-controlled game room (pool table, air hockey, foosball, skee-ball), and a private theater with a 135-inch screen, Dolby Atmos and ten leather power recliners. Free baby gear is there for the youngest guests, and a dog is welcome too ($120 per dog, usually a two-dog limit, 50 lb max, flexible). Because the villa sleeps 20, a few families or three generations can share one roof and one pool.
Getting to the parks
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | 14 miles | 24 minutes |
| Hollywood Studios | 13.3 miles | 23 minutes |
| Animal Kingdom | 12.9 miles | 24 minutes |
| EPCOT | 15.9 miles | 29 minutes |
| Universal Studios Florida | 21.5 miles | 38 minutes |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 17.7 miles | 34 minutes |
| LEGOLAND Florida | 26.4 miles | 44 minutes |
Drive times are typical, not guaranteed. I-4 and park traffic can add time on busy days, so it helps to leave a little earlier on arrival and departure days.
Questions families ask
Is ChampionsGate a good place to stay for a Disney vacation?
Yes, for families who want space and resort amenities along with a short drive. Disney is about 25 minutes away, and the resort has a water park, lazy river and pools, so rest days don’t need a drive.
How far is ChampionsGate from Disney World?
Feels Like Magic is 13 to 14 miles and about 24 minutes from the Disney parks in typical traffic.
What can kids do at the ChampionsGate resort?
Kids can use the water slides, lazy river, splash pad and pools, play mini golf, and head to the children’s playground, basketball courts and soccer field. Little ones have a splash zone of their own.
Do villa guests get access to the Oasis Club and Retreat Club?
Yes. Guests staying at Feels Like Magic have access to the resort’s amenities at both clubhouses.
How many people does Feels Like Magic sleep?
It sleeps 20 in 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, which suits several families or three generations traveling together.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are welcome (dogs only). There is a $120 fee per dog, usually a two-dog limit and a 50 lb max, with some flexibility.
What is the Oasis Club at ChampionsGate?
The Oasis Club is ChampionsGate’s original clubhouse. It has a resort-style pool, a lazy river, a water slide, a kids’ pool, a tiki bar, rentable cabanas, a restaurant, a fitness center, a movie theater and an arcade.
What are the Oasis Club and Retreat Club hours?
The Oasis Club is typically open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the Retreat Club daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hours can change by season, so check the resort’s current schedule.
Can guests use the resort amenities before villa check-in?
Yes. Guests staying at Feels Like Magic are welcome to enjoy the clubs and resort pools before villa check-in time.
How far is ChampionsGate from Universal and SeaWorld?
From Feels Like Magic, Universal Studios Florida is 21.5 miles (about 38 minutes) and SeaWorld Orlando is 17.7 miles (about 34 minutes) in typical traffic.
Does ChampionsGate have tennis and pickleball courts?
Yes. The sports courts area has 6 tennis courts and 4 pickleball courts, open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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Official resort links: The Oasis Club official site · The Oasis Club on Google Maps · The Retreat Club on Google Maps