Where Is Feels Like Magic? Champions Gate, Near Disney
1304 Birdie Way, Champions Gate (Davenport), Florida
Welcome to 1304 Birdie Way, Champions Gate (Davenport), Florida, the perfect place for your Florida Disney vacation.
During your stay at Feels Like Magic, you’ll be close to all activities in central Florida. Although Champions Gate Resort is super close to Kissimmee, it’s actual in Davenport.
Below are the distances to some of the more popular destinations from Champions Gate.
Click on the distance next to each to open them in google maps.
Feels Like Magic sits in Champions Gate, a resort community in Davenport, Florida, just off I-4 at Exit 58 and about 15 to 20 minutes from the Disney parks. People often assume Champions Gate is in Kissimmee because it is so close, but it is actually in Davenport, right on the edge of the Four Corners area where Orange, Osceola, Lake, and Polk counties meet. That puts the villa within easy reach of nearly everything in Central Florida, from the theme parks to golf, dining, and shopping, without paying to stay inside the park gates.
How Far Is the Villa from Disney and the Parks?
From Champions Gate you are close to all of the major Central Florida attractions. Here are the driving distances from the villa:
Magic Kingdom – 18 miles away
Epcot – 13 miles away
Hollywood Studios – 12 miles away
Animal Kingdom – 14 miles away
Premium Outlets – 22 miles away
SeaWorld – 17 miles away
Orange County Convention Center – 18 miles away
Universal Studios – 23 miles away
Legoland –24 miles away
Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 30 miles away
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – 59 miles away
Kennedy Space Center – 69 miles away
Golf in Champions Gate
For the golfers in the group, it does not get any closer than this. Champions Gate is home to championship golf right in the community, with two 18-hole courses and a par-3 layout designed by Greg Norman, plus a lighted driving range and a clubhouse.
Whether you want a serious round or a relaxed nine after the parks, the first tee is only minutes from the villa.
Where Can We Eat Near Champions Gate?
You do not have to go far for a good meal. The shops along Champions Gate Boulevard and the Champions Gate Village plaza include sit-down favorites like Miller’s Ale House, Chili’s Grill and Bar, and Red Robin, along with quick coffee, pizza, and takeout spots, and the lineup keeps growing.
For a bigger night out, the full range of Orlando and Kissimmee restaurants is a short drive up I-4. With the villa’s full kitchen, many groups do a mix: cook a few nights in and eat out on park days.
Where Is the Nearest Grocery Store?
The closest grocery store is the Publix at Champions Gate Village Shopping Center, at 8301 Champions Gate Boulevard, just a few minutes from the villa. It is the easiest place to stock up on food, drinks, and essentials for a big group at the start of your stay, and there are pharmacies, gas stations, and quick-service spots in the same area.
Many guests place a grocery order or make one big Publix run on arrival day so the kitchen is ready for the week.
What Else Is There to Do Around Champions Gate?
Beyond the Disney parks, Champions Gate is a short drive from just about everything Central Florida is known for. Universal Orlando and SeaWorld are both under half an hour, LEGOLAND Florida is great for younger kids, and the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets are about 22 miles away for a shopping day. Closer to home, Champions Gate itself is built around the Omni Orlando Resort, with its Greg Norman golf and resort grounds, and there is mini-golf and family fun nearby.
And when you would rather not go anywhere at all, the villa’s pool and spa, movie theater, and game room make a day in just as easy as a day out.
Common Questions About the Champions Gate Location
Where is Champions Gate located? Champions Gate is a resort community in Davenport, Florida, just off I-4 at Exit 58, on the edge of the Four Corners area southwest of Orlando.
Is Champions Gate in Kissimmee or Davenport? It is in Davenport. Champions Gate is very close to Kissimmee, so it is often associated with it, but the community itself is in Davenport, Florida.
How far is Champions Gate from Disney? The villa is about 15 to 20 minutes from the Walt Disney World parks, roughly 12 to 18 miles depending on which park you are heading to.
What airport do you fly into for Champions Gate? Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the closest major airport, about 30 miles from the villa, a drive of roughly 35 to 40 minutes.
Is there golf in Champions Gate? Yes. Champions Gate is home to championship golf, with two 18-hole courses and a par-3 layout designed by Greg Norman, right in the community.
Curious what it all looks like? Take a look at the full villa in the photo gallery before you book.
