Things to see and do with kids in Orlando
The home of Mickey Mouse, it goes without saying that Orlando is
one of the most popular holiday destinations in the United States
for families travelling with kids. With plenty of sunshine and
boasting such attractions as Sea World, Walt Disney World and
Universal Studios, Orlando is a children's playground and very
often tops the list of places kids would most like to visit.
Universal Studios is great for older kids too as there are
plenty of thrilling blockbuster-themed rides to enjoy as well as
games and other interactive activities to enjoy, while the
'littlies' can enjoy a Fieval's playground, Woody Woodpeckers
Nuthouse Coaster and a 'Day in the Park with Barney' a live stage
production for little ones to sing along to their favourite songs.
Kids will also love a visit to Gatorland, a theme park and wildlife
preserve that is nicknamed 'the Alligator Capital of the World',
where thousands of crocodiles and alligators can be viewed from a
boardwalk suspended above the marshy swamps below.
Take the little ones to Water Mania or Wet 'n Wild to cool off
in the hot Floridian sun, take them on a historic and educational
tour of the Kennedy Space Centre, spend the day hiking and
picnicking in the Turkey Lake Park, check out what's happening
round Lake Eola or simply let the kids run around in the nearby
playground while you take a breather.
With all these options and more, kids will have a fabulous time
on holiday in Orlando, but parents should note that during the
spring and summer months the main tourist attractions and theme
parks are heaving with visitors and a better time to visit Orlando
may be during the slightly cooler months of autumn or winter.
Walt Disney World
Orlando's most familiar landmark is undoubtedly the turreted
Cinderella Castle that stands in the centre of the original Disney
Florida theme park, the Magic Kingdom, at Lake Buena Vista. The
park was opened in 1971 and has been making childhood fantasies
come true ever...
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Experienced theme parkers recommend that it takes at least two
days to fully appreciate all the delights on offer at the Universal
Orlando entertainment complex, which includes two theme parks: the
Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios. The movie-themed park
with its thrilling, innovative...
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One of Orlando's numerous water parks, Wet 'n Wild has the
distinction of being the most popular water attraction in the area
and also the world's first amusement park devoted solely to water
flumes, pools and slides. The park was designed by George...
see full detailsOrlando Odditorium
Housed in an odd-looking building that is tipped to one side and
apparently sinking into the ground, the Orlando Odditorium contains
a remarkable collection of weird and wonderful exhibits, amassed
over a period of 40 years by explorer Robert Ripley. Examples of
the exhibits...
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In recent years, Discovery Cove has supplanted its sister park
Seaworld as the premier marine theme park in the state of Florida.
What makes the experience of visiting Discovery Cove so unique, is
the level of interaction that it offers: guests can swim...
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