Orlando is already a world-famous vacation destination, and for good reason! If you’re traveling to Orlando and looking for fun experiences for the entire family, check out just a few of these top Orlando destinations.
Wild Florida offers a selection of up close and personal experiences, as well as multiple ways for you to enjoy the everglades and its wildlife. Their airboat tours allow you to see the local wildlife up close in its environment. The tours range in length from 30 minutes to an hour and you can choose between daytime and nighttime tours. Wild Florida takes safety seriously; the airboats are coast guard approved and each guest is provided with a life vest and ear protection. Wild Florida also has a wildlife park you can enjoy. You can purchase a ticket separately, but access comes free with the purchase of an airboat ride. The wildlife park houses local animals, as well as exotic animals like zebras and sloths.
If you can get your family out of bed early enough, why not enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Orlando? The Orlando Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride allows you to take in breathtaking views of the city, as well as the trees and orange groves around it. The flight takes off an hour before sunrise and the cost includes a pickup and drop-off service. They also offer private tours, as well as group tours.
Along with its winter ski resort theme, Blizzard Beach offers 22 water slides including one of the world's steepest water slides. There is also a one-acre wave pool and multiple dining options. Younger children can enjoy Tikes Peak, which is designed for kids and offers scaled-down slides and fountains.
On this river cruise, you can go swimming with Florida's manatees or just watch them from the pontoon boat, along with the other local wildlife such as alligators and panthers. The package includes round-trip transportation along with breakfast and lunch.
As an all-inclusive day resort, Discovery Cove offers you and your family the opportunity to interact with animals in a tropical environment that features rivers, white sand beaches, and reefs. You can swim with bottlenose dolphins and enjoy the company of otters and tropical birds. This park offers amazing value and a great day as the number of guests is always limited for comfort, ALL food and beverages are included, and you also get a pass to an associated park. Tickets can be purchased to Swim with Dolphins or without the swim.
Wekiwa Springs, located on the Wekiva River, Blue Springs, the largest spring on the St. Johns River, and Rainbow Springs, part of the Rainbow River, are all very affordable for a day of fun in the Florida sun. You can snorkel, swim, or float your way around any of these springs. Each park also has areas for picnicking and nature trails to explore.
Catch an Orlando City soccer game at the Orlando City Stadium. Cheer on the Lions as they take on the Chicago Fire, the New England Revolution, the New York Red Bulls and other opponents. Located in central Orlando, the stadium is just minutes away from the downtown area, where you can grab a bite to eat before or after the games.
This brand NEW water theme park opened by Universal Studios is centered around the fabled Waturi Pacific islanders. Volcano Bay’s island oasis is the perfect retreat for those sunny Florida summer days. Relax on the sandy beaches in the Wave Village, or experience the rides at the action-packed Rainforest Village. Rent a private cabana and unwind in padded lounge chairs, that come complete with exceptional concierge service delivering food and drinks to your cabana.