Horizon West, Florida
Horizon West is a community of 67,416 people in Orange County, Florida.
Why visit Horizon West
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 56 parks and trails, 142 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Disney's Animal Kingdom, Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, Tiana's Bayou Adventure and 1890 Windermere School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Horizon West
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Horizon West
Horizon West is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 58,101 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Horizon West, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Zoo and aquarium · 6.0 mi
Theme park at Walt Disney World
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Monument and historic site · 6.6 mi
Show attraction in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Oasis Exhibits
Monument and historic site · 6.2 mi
Exhibits that form the Disney's Animal Kingdom entrance corridor
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Monument and historic site · 6.0 mi
Aquarium attraction at EPCOT
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks44
1890 Windermere School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic school building in Windermere, Florida, USA
Cal Palmer Memorial Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Windermere Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Building in Florida, USA
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds56
Magic Kingdom
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista
Mo-Su "Magic Kingdom park hours vary from day to day. For current...
Tibet-Butler Preserve
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in Orange County, Florida, United States
Lakeside Village Park
Park · 3.0 mi
10820 Village Lake Road, Windermere
Walt Disney World Watercraft Marina & Drydock
Marina and boat launch · 2.7 mi
Disney's Private Watercraft Facilities. Not open to the Public.
1280 Facilities Way, Bay Lake
Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course
Golf course · 2.7 mi
1950 West Magnolia Palm Drive, Lake Buena Vista
44 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes142
BarTenders
Restaurant · American, Ice Cream, Chicken · 2.2 mi
5487 Hamlin Groves Trail, Winter Garden
130 more on the map.
Where to stay17
Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
341 Flagler Avenue, Winter Garden
Residence Inn Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
2111 Flagler Avenue, Winter Garden
SpringHill Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings/Western Entrance
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
13279 Hartzog Road, Winter Garden
TownePlace Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings Town Center/Western Entrance
Motel and hotel · 4.4 mi
13295 Hartzog Road, Winter Garden
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 3
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
631 Flagler Avenue, Winter Garden
Orange County National Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
16301 Phil Ritson Way, Winter Garden
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping47
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery · 2.5 mi
16313 New Independence Parkway;New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Windermere Preparatory School
School · 3.5 mi
6819 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere
Healthcare7
Paramount Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
5845 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere
Map of Horizon West
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 51°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 8.1 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 7.7 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.8 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 65°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 57°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 52°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orlando W (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Lake Butler 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Winter Garden 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Doctor Phillips 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Four Corners 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Clermont 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Celebration 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Ocoee 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Hunters Creek 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Oak Ridge 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Pine Hills 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Windermere Palmer Bldg01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- 1890 Windermere School01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Windermere Town Hall01, ( Ebyabe ), CC BY 2.5
- Tibet-Butler Preserve Boardwalk, September 2016, Ash Dunassyn, CC BY-SA 4.0
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