If you're considering a vacation home at Storey Lake, you probably want to know how far it is from Disney World. The short answer: Storey Lake is in central Kissimmee near Osceola Parkway, and resort and rental sites commonly put it about 5 miles from Disney property, with Magic Kingdom around 13 to 20 minutes away depending on traffic. Windsor Hills Resort sits right on Disney's southwest edge, roughly 5 to 10 minutes from Disney property.
Where Storey Lake Is Located
Storey Lake is east of Walt Disney World in central Kissimmee, close to Osceola Parkway and the I-4 and US-192 corridors. Many Disney drives from there use Osceola Parkway, which is a toll road, or the busy roads around I-4. It's a convenient spot for general Orlando sightseeing, but Disney mornings mean joining some of the area's heaviest tourist traffic.
A Big Resort Means More Driving Inside It
Storey Lake is a large master-planned community with separate clubhouse areas. Depending on where your rental sits, you may drive or ride to the pool and amenities. Before you book, check how far your specific home is from the clubhouse you plan to use.
How the Drive Adds Up Over a Trip
- Earlier rope-drop starts. Magic Kingdom is at the far north end of Disney property, so it's usually the longest park drive of the week.
- Tolls on some routes. Using Osceola Parkway speeds things up but adds toll costs each way.
- Harder midday breaks. A nap or pool break at the rental means two extra drives in the middle of the day.
- Longer nights. After fireworks, every extra minute in the car feels longer with sleepy kids.
Windsor Hills: Right Beside Disney
Windsor Hills sits just off Old Lake Wilson Road, on the southwest edge of Walt Disney World. Disney property is roughly 5 to 10 minutes away, and Magic Kingdom is usually about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on traffic. The resort is compact, with one central clubhouse, a heated lagoon pool, and Sir Windsor's AquaVenture water park, so a midday swim is quick and easy. See how close Windsor Hills is to Disney for routes to every park.
Storey Lake vs Windsor Hills at a Glance
- Location: Storey Lake is in central Kissimmee near Osceola Parkway; Windsor Hills is right beside Disney's southwest edge.
- Drive to Disney: about 5 miles to Disney property, with Magic Kingdom around 13 to 20 minutes, from Storey Lake; about 5 to 10 minutes to Disney property, and 10 to 12 minutes to Magic Kingdom, from Windsor Hills.
- Resort layout: Storey Lake is a large community with separate clubhouse areas; Windsor Hills has one central clubhouse, pool and water park.
- Water fun: Storey Lake has a lazy river; Windsor Hills has a heated lagoon pool plus a water park.
The Bottom Line
Storey Lake is a popular resort with a lazy river, but it sits farther from the Disney gates and is spread out. If your trip is built around Disney, Windsor Hills puts you minutes from the parks with everything in one easy spot. For a full side-by-side, read Windsor Hills vs Storey Lake, see Windsor Hills' location, or book direct with a Windsor Hills owner.
