The Best Things to Do With Kids in and Around Orlando
Orlando is an ideal destination for a family vacation with the kids. Home to world-famous theme parks and unique attractions, the city offers unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out our list of things to do with kids in and around Orlando.
LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a colorful, creative theme park that’s sure to entertain the kids and impress the adults. The destination boasts more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions, including stunning LEGO displays and friendly characters. Make sure to explore Bricksburg, a fully immersive area opening in 2019, inspired by the LEGO Movie. There’s also MINILAND USA, where you can see recreations of famous cities, and LEGOLAND Waterpark.
ICON Orlando
When visiting someplace new, it’s often nice to start by getting a little perspective. Soar to new heights on ICON Orlando, the city’s 400-foot-tall observation wheel, located in downtown Orlando. Gaze at the surrounding theme parks and scenery from above while enjoying the comfort of an air-conditioned capsule.
Gatorland
Live life on the wild side at Gatorland. One of the top-rated theme parks and wildlife preserves in Florida, this adventure park is perfect for anyone who loves animals. Here you’ll get an up-close look at exotic birds, wild cats, crocodiles, snakes, tortoises, and more than 2,000 alligators. Experience hands-on attractions, zipline over an alligator pond, be a trainer for a day, or simply enjoy an entertaining show.
Walt Disney World Orlando
Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Walt Disney and take in the enchantment at “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” Explore new attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, take a tour around the world at Epcot, and go on wild animal adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Treat the kids to classic Disney World rides, including Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Thunder Mountain, and be sure to check out the newest attraction coming to the park this summer: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.
Flying into this galaxy August 29, 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is Disney’s new attraction that you won’t want to miss. Explore the largest single addition to any Disney theme park ever as the Star Wars Universe comes to life in Orlando. Experience two brand-new, interactive attractions, build your own lightsaber, and grab some grub that’s out of this world.
