Things to do in Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort offers thrilling rides, live shows, and immersive worlds like Harry Potter—perfect for unforgettable family fun. A must-visit for adventure-loving parents and kids!
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando blends awe‑inspiring animal encounters, splashy water rides, and thrilling & family coasters—plus Sesame Street fun—making it a perfect day out for both parents and little adventurers!
ICON Park
ICON Park Orlando is an open‑air entertainment hub featuring the 400 ft Orlando Eye, SEA LIFE aquarium, Madame Tussauds, arcade, train ride and 50+ restaurants and shops—ideal for family fun! (en.wikipedia.org)
Crayola Experience Orlando
Crayola Experience Orlando bursts with color and creativity for families—20+ hands‑on stations like wax art, playgrounds, crayon factory demos and digital fun that delight parents and kids alike.
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures in Kissimmee offers thrill-seeking airboat rides guided by Coast Guard–certified captains, plus butterfly gardens, gem-mining, gator ponds & lakeside BBQ—ideal for family adventure!
Things to do in Kissimmee
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is a magical escape for families—featuring four theme parks, two water parks, character dining, resorts, golf, and Disney Springs. Ideal for kids and adults seeking unforgettable fun!
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
Walt Disney World Resort is a magical escape for families—featuring four theme parks, two water parks, character dining, resorts, golf, and Disney Springs. Ideal for kids and adults seeking unforgettable fun!
Gatorland
Gatorland blends wildlife adventure with family fun—home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles, zip lines over gator pits, animal shows, and a splash pad, it’s a wild and memorable Orlando experience!
Island H20 Water Park
Island H₂O Water Park in Kissimmee delivers a full day of splashy family fun with 20+ attractions—from heart-pounding slides and lazy rivers to wave pools and splash pads—plus cozy cabanas for parents to relax.
All Around Florida Fun
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
Glide through Florida’s untouched wetlands on a high-speed airboat at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures. Spot gators in the wild, explore the gator pond, mine for gems, and unwind at the lakeside tiki bar.
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort delivers epic family escape with three theme parks, a water park, and vibrant resort hotels. Explore movie-inspired rides, immersive lands like Harry Potter, and relaxing pools—fun for all ages!
Gatorland
Cocoa Beach
Gatorland takes your family into the heart of Florida's wild side with up-close alligator and crocodile encounters, thrilling zip-line adventures over living pits, reptile shows, and a waterplay area for cooling off—perfect for adventure and education rolled into one.
Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is a laid-back coastal town perfect for families—offering sandy beaches, gentle surf, a historic pier, and fun water activities like kayaking, paddleboarding, and even spotting dolphins or rockets.
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach dazzles with sugar-white sands, calm emerald waters, and family-friendly attractions like Pier 60’s playground and sunset festivals—ideal for a relaxing beach day and seaside fun.
LEGOland
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a colorful, creative playground built for families with young kids. With interactive rides, LEGO-themed shows, a water park, and endless building fun, it's perfect for ages 2 to 12.
The DadVenture Guide's Budget-Friendly Options Near Orlando
ICON Park
Disney Springs
Disney Springs
ICON Park in Orlando is an all-in-one family destination—home to the towering ICON Wheel, interactive SEA LIFE aquarium, Madame Tussauds, fun mini golf, and tons of dining and shopping—all set around a vibrant outdoor plaza.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs
Disney Springs
Disney Springs in Orlando is a lively waterfront plaza perfect for families—packed with unique shops, world-class dining, live entertainment, a whimsical carousel and train, plus a giant balloon ride and amphicar water tours. It's an easygoing spot to shop, eat, and play together between theme park days.
Dezerland Park
Disney Springs
Dezerland Park
Dezerland Park is Orlando’s ultimate indoor playground—a massive 800,000 sq ft entertainment hub with go‑karts, arcade & pinball halls, laser tag, bowling, trampoline zone, axe‑throwing, mini‑golf, auto museum, and more.
Wekiva Island
Museum of Illusions Orlando
Dezerland Park
Wekiva Island is a hidden gem for outdoor family fun—offering kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and relaxing riverside cabanas. Surrounded by nature, it’s a peaceful spot to unwind just outside Orlando.
Orlando Science Center
Museum of Illusions Orlando
Museum of Illusions Orlando
Orlando Science Center brings science to life for families—explore hands-on exhibits like dinosaur digs, a miniature town for creative play, interactive STEM zones, live shows, and immersive theaters. Ideal for curious kids and their parents!
Museum of Illusions Orlando
Museum of Illusions Orlando
Museum of Illusions Orlando
Museum of Illusions Orlando is a mind-bending wonderland where families can explore gravity-defying rooms, interactive optical tricks, holograms, and clever photo ops—perfect for curious kids and selfie seekers!