Orlando Things to Do

With a 7-Day Magic Your Way Ticket, you can do Walt Disney World® your way! The Walt Disney World vacation experience is more affordable, flexible and magical than ever. For just $35 per person per day, enjoy 7 days of access to all 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks with the Base Ticket option. Included in your base ticket is admission to one of the following Walt Disney World Theme Parks (one park per day) for any 7 days within a 14 day period: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney-Hollywood Studios™, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park..... more

At Universal Studios Orlando, you're the star at the number one movie and TV-based theme park in the world. Whether you are a fan of high-powered excitement, side-splitting comedy or heart-warming children's tales, you'll be in the picture at Universal Studios. Then, at Universal Islands of Adventure Orlando you'll journey with the family through five remarkable islands where all your favorite comic and cartoon heroes come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. You'll be entertained by high-speed roller coasters, out-of-this-world children's rides and groundbreaking 3-D attractions. Upgrade to the 7-Day with Park to Park Access you can come and go as much as you please between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Multi-day tickets are valid for up to 14 consecutive days from the day of first ticket use. Rides include:The Simpsons Ride, The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man, Incredible Hulk Coaster, Dueling Dragons, Jurassic Park River Adventure, Doctor Doom's Fearfall, Fear Factor Live, Men in Black Alien Attack, Shrek 4-D, Revenge of the Mummy The Ride, TWISTER - Ride it Out, The Blues Brothers, Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue, Lucy A Tribute, Terminator 2: 3-D, Jaws...... more

Fill your days with the action and adventure at Universal Studios Florida® and/or Universal's Islands of Adventure® and your nights with the non-stop nightlife of Universal CityWalk®! It's a family vacation of thrills and excitement, and it's waiting for you at Universal Orlando Resort. Islands of Adventure-Take an unforgettable journey through remarkable islands where all your favorite myths, legends, comic books, cartoons and children's stories come to life. Experience innovative rides and attractions that challenge all your senses, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®, The Incredible Hulk Coaster®, Jurassic Park River Adventure® and The Cat in the Hat® and more. Universal Studios-Go beyond the screen and jump into the action of your favorite films at Universal Studios Florida. At the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world, you'll find an amazing array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions including the new Hollywood Rip Ride RockitSM multi-sensory coaster NOW OPEN, the wild and hilarious The Simpsons Ride®, Revenge of the Mummy®, Shrek 4-D®, MEN IN BLACK® Alien Attack® and more. Included in your base ticket is admission to Universal Studios Florida® or Universal's Islands of Adventure®. Multi-day tickets are valid for up to 14 consecutive days from the day of first ticket use....... more

We have lift-off! Don't miss taking the family to one of Florida's best attractions, the Kennedy Space Center. With your transport organized, you'll take a virtual flight to the moon and back on this full-day trip from Orlando. Likely to Sell-out: Dine with an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book ahead to avoid disappointment. Your day trip from Orlando to Kennedy Space Center starts with one of the center's world-renowned tours from the Visitor Complex. You'll see all the awesome NASA facilities, including the massive launch pads, gigantic Vehicle Assembly Building and awe-inspiring Apollo/Saturn V Center. View rockets from all eras of space exploration in the Rocket Garden, enter a full-size Space Shuttle mock-up, see IMAX space films on five-story screens, and an actual Gemini program capsule on display in Early Space Exploration....... more

Who wouldn't want to have breakfast with their favorite Disney characters? Sure to bring a smile to every child's face, 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is the place to breakfast with characters from Walt Disney World®. You'll travel in style, transported to and from your hotel by luxury stretch limousine. Likely to Sell-out Due to the popularity of Disney Character restaurants, availability is often limited or not available without advance reservations. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment. Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa includes cooked breakfast and fruit options, plus you can choose from the made-to-order omelet station. Then, while you and your little ones are eating breakfast, various Disney characters will visit your table for photo and autograph opportunities. This is by far the best way to mingle with some of the most popular Disney characters, away from the huge crowds of the theme parks. You will spend approximately three hours at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa before returning to your hotel, once again in the comfort of a stretch limo. Please note: The characters appearing on the day are subject to change. Limousine service is not exclusive to your party and may be shared with other participants....... more

Kennedy Space Center is like an Orlando-style space-travel theme park - only it's real! It's a great day out for the whole family, and only 45 minutes from Orlando. You'll need to plan on spending at least a full day to explore NASA's launch headquarters, located on a huge island wildlife refuge eight times the size of Manhattan. Choose admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or go for the Space Pass. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission: This includes the Kennedy Space Center tour of NASA's launch headquarters, Shuttle Launch Experience, astronaut encounter, two IMAX films (Space Station 3-D and Magnificent Desolation), all shows and exhibits, and a visit to the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. This is a two-day ticket, allowing you to see everything in one day, or break up your experience over two within a seven day period. Space Pass: This package gives you everything in the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission, plus you can have lunch with an astronaut and take the Discover KSC: Today and Tomorrow Guided Tour (reservations required). The pass can also be used over two consecutive days within a seven day period........ more

What could be more fun than swimming with dolphins in Key Largo and taking the wildest airboat ride in Florida? This overnight trip from Orlando is a family favorite, getting you up close and personal with dolphins, alligators, snakes and other Florida locals. Your unforgettable dolphin encounter takes place at Dolphin Plus, giving you the rare opportunity to interact one-on-one with these magnificent creatures in a natural seawater lagoon. Dolphin Plus is a marine mammal research and education facility that's committed to the conservation and protection of marine mammals through education, research and environmental awareness. A flotation vest is provided (mandatory for all participants). Your dolphin swim lasts around 1.5 hours, and includes an educational briefing where you will learn about dolphins in general, as well as about the individual dolphins you will swim with. Interaction time lasts about 20 minutes, and you can expect foot pushes, dorsal tows, water fights, kisses, handshakes and other friendly dolphin behavior. Also included on your overnight tour is the wildest airboat ride in Florida, with plenty of 180-degree and 360-degree spins. You may come face-to-face with local 'gators so keep your hands inside the boat! You'll also discover a world of reptiles at an alligator and snake-handling show at the Everglades Alligator Farm, which will include some great photo opportunities. Returning to Orlando, you'll stop at Miami's Bayside with a host of designer shops, boutiques and eateries. Perhaps you'd also like to take an optional Island Queen Cruise around famous Star Island, home to the rich and famous (additional cost)........ more

Start your day with a fascinating visit to the Kennedy Space Center, then zip across the Florida Everglades on a thrilling airboat adventure. You'll experience the spills and thrills of space travel and Florida's swamps on this fun-filled combination day trip.
Your visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex includes a tour of NASA's launch headquarters, the Shuttle Launch Experience, two IMAX films (Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D narrated by Tom Hanks, and Space Station 3D), all shows and exhibits, and a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The tour includes a stop at the LC-39 observation gantry for a bird's-eye view of the Space Shuttle launch pads. You'll also stop at the Apollo/Saturn V Center to walk beneath a massive Saturn V rocket, relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon and experience the thunderous rumble of a Saturn V moon rocket lift-off. Other shows and exhibits at the Visitor Complex include a chance to meet an astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show. On your visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame you'll discover the world's largest collection of personal astronaut mementos, historic spacecraft and hands-on activities. Sit in a mission control console, take a virtual moonwalk, feel the pull of 4Gs in the G-Force Simulator and land the Space Shuttle! Once you are all spaced out from Kennedy Space Center, continue to the Florida swamps for a thrilling 40-minute airboat ride to discover the beauty and diversity of the Everglades. Look for exotic plants, flowers and wildlife such as the Everglades' main inhabitants the famous alligators of Florida........ more

Join a day of family-fun and adventure in Orlando as you learn about Florida's number one resident at Gatorland. The alligator capital of the world, Gatorland is home to 4,000 alligators and exotic animals including snakes, birds and crocodiles.
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining "Old Florida" charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment. The park opened as a roadside attraction in 1949 and today provides affordable-priced family fun for visitors to Orlando. With thousands of alligators and crocodiles, an aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, educational wildlife programs, gift shop, Florida's best train-ride, restaurant, the new Gator Gully Splash Park and much more, there's something for everyone at Gatorland. One-of-A-Kind reptilian shows are often the highlight of a visit to Gatorland and these include The Gator Wrestlin' Show, Gator Jumparoo and the Up-close Encounters Show. See below for more details on the attractions and facilities to be enjoyed at Gatorland Orlando........ more