Family Holiday Fun in Florida
If youโre looking for great amusement parks and other fantastic attractions in a warm climate for your next family trip, look no further than a trip to Orlando, Florida. The entire family can get in on the fun in the sun with plenty of excitement around every corner. Here are some of the attractions that can make your Florida family holiday unforgettable.
Disneyยฎ, Epcotยฎ, and Animal Kingdomยฎ
When planning your trip to Florida, one of the first things that probably comes to mind is the incredible offering of amusement parks. Walt Disney Worldยฎ in Orlando has something for all ages, with thrilling roller coasters and relaxing, happy rides for the smaller members of the family. There are four fantastic parks your family can enjoy at Walt Disney Worldยฎ.
Magic Kingdomยฎ Park offers up adventures with all the classic Disneyยฎ characters your family knows and loves. If you want to immerse your crew in the excitement of different nations and cultures, Epcotยฎ is the destination for you.
If your family has a taste for movie magic, visit Disneyโs Hollywood Studiosยฎ, or you can take a walk on the wild side at Disneyโs Animal Kingdomยฎ Theme Park, which also features the brand-new Pandora – The World of Avatar attraction. Visit any one of these great parks or all of them with Park Hopperยฎ tickets.
Universal Orlando Resortโข
Universal Orlando Resortโข is another great park to consider on your family trip to Florida. This park has several roller coasters, so make sure your team is up for the excitement. If you have any aspiring wizards or witches in the family, Universal Orlando Resortโข is a must-visit for its Wizarding World of Harry Potterโข Park, which features incredible coasters like the new Hagridโs Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventureโข.
Universal Orlando Resortโข also has a MARVELโข superheroes zone within Universalโs Island of Adventuresโข section of the park, where you and the kids can interact with your favorite heroes like Spider-Manโข and the Hulkโข. Volcano Bayโข can keep you and the rest of the family cool during a day of fun in the sun with an assortment of incredible slides and pools, so donโt forget to bring your swimsuit!
LEGOLANDยฎ Florida
For the builders of the bunch, LEGOLANDยฎ Florida in Winterhaven, 45 minutes south of Orlando, is another must-visit destination. With roller coasters that are not too scary for children under 12, LEGOLANDยฎ will be a great time for the whole family.
Your kids will also be thrilled by the unrivaled selection of LEGOยฎ sets available at the park store, as well as the exclusive Minifigure exchange available at the park. Water attractions are also available at LEGOLANDยฎ Florida, so check out select tickets to get access to these zones as well. If you have one or more LEGOยฎ lovers in the family, do not miss out on LEGOLANDยฎ Florida during your Florida holiday.
Sea Creature Attractions
SeaWorldยฎ Orlando is another fantastic park destination that will wow you and the rest of your family with incredible attractions like the orca show One Oceanยฎ. SeaWorldยฎ Orlando also offers Orlandoโs tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, the absolutely electrifying MAKOยฎ, as well as an assortment of other jaw-dropping coasters. For close up encounters with incredible aquatic animals, you canโt beat SeaWorldยฎ Orlando.
You and your family will even have the opportunity to dine with killer whales and get an up-close look at the relationship between the orcas and their trainers. Of course, SeaWorldยฎ Orlando also offers up splashing fun at their water park Aquatica. The park includes two wave pools, an assortment of awesome slides, and play areas for the smaller members of the family.
Other Attractions
If youโre ready to take a break from the parks, downtown Orlando and other fun venues are a great place to spend more quality time with the family and build memories that last.
The Orlando Science Museum is a great outing option if you run into any inclement weather. This indoor museum provides fascinating dives into the world of science and features tons of interactive exhibits and stations, as well as an area specifically tailored to kids.
If you or another member of the family is a history buff, or maybe you just like celebrities, consider checking out Madame Tussaudโs Orlando Wax Museum. Figures featured in the indoor exhibits include notable characters like the Justice Leagueโข superheroes, super-spy James Bond, and your favorite actors and musical artists.
If SeaWorldยฎ doesn’t quite do it for your animal fix, SEA LIFEยฎ Orlando Aquarium offers even more up-close looks at beautiful aquatic creatures in a non-park setting. Other options to enjoy all nature has to offer is the Botanical Gardens and the Central Florida Zoo, which is an approximately a 35-minute drive from Orlando.
Want to interact with the most famous (and oldest) Florida residents? Visit Gatorlandโข to experience the reptile kingdom, as well as other creatures native to the wilds of Florida.
If you feel like dinner and a show, a drive south to Kissimmee will take you to the Medieval Times dinner show. Here, knights, bandits, princesses, and other fantastical characters star in the show. Itโs fun for all ages, and you will be encouraged to participate in this interactive event.
Hotel and Transportation
Booking hotels in Orlando can sometimes be an expensive affair, but with the right strategy, you can save big. Knowing what amenities you and your family want access to is important. For example, if youโre spending most of your time at the parks, you can probably skip out on a pool. If you want to show up to the parks early to beat the lines, booking a hotel in the southwest area of the city is smart because thatโs where most of the major attractions are.
While saving money on public transportation can be a good strategy, setting aside some extra cash for vehicle rental can save you and your family a lot of stress. Hotel shuttle buses can add up to more waiting time and are not always ideal when traveling with smaller kids.
Plan out your trip ahead of time, and you can make the best choices for saving money and time during your visit to Orlando.
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