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Disney's Keys to the Kingdom is a five-hour walking tour of Magic Kingdom that covers how the park was created and grew, with stops in backstage areas Cast Members usually see. It suits guests 16 and older who want a deeper behind-the-scenes look at Walt Disney World, rather than thrill-seekers hoping to fit in lots of rides.
Visit info →Disney's Blizzard Beach is a water park in the Walt Disney World Resort area of Bay Lake, themed as a ski resort that melted after a freak Florida snowstorm. With 12 attractions across more than 60 acres, it suits thrill-seekers chasing big drops as well as families who want rafts, a lazy river, a wave pool and a kids' play area.
Visit info →Island H2O is a family-oriented, island-themed water park in Kissimmee, set inside The Promenade at Sunset Walk next to Margaritaville Resort Orlando. With more than 20 rides, a wave pool, a lazy river and dedicated splash areas for younger kids, it suits families looking for a full day in the water.
Aerophile at Disney Springs is a tethered helium balloon ride that lifts a basket of guests up to about 400 feet above the West Side of Disney Springs. It suits anyone who wants a short, smooth look over Walt Disney World, including families, since there is no height requirement.
Visit info →Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Tours runs sunrise balloon flights over Central Florida, including the Disney World area, from its base in Lake Buena Vista. It suits couples, small groups and anyone aged seven or older who wants a quiet, early-morning view of the region from above.
Visit info →International Heli-Tours runs scenic helicopter flights over Orlando, showing visitors the theme parks and local landmarks from the air. It suits families and first-time visitors who want to see several parks in one short trip.
Visit info →The Museum of Military History is a veteran-run museum in Kissimmee that traces American conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf era through uniforms, weapons, vehicles and photos. It suits history fans, families and couples looking for a mostly indoor stop along the US-192 corridor.
Visit info →Orlando Helicopter Adventures runs scenic helicopter flights from Kissimmee over the Orlando area's theme parks and attractions. It suits families, first-time flyers and anyone who wants to see Disney, Universal or SeaWorld from the air, with routes ranging from short hops to longer loops.
Visit info →Aquatica Orlando is a tropical water park next to SeaWorld Orlando, with water slides, wave pools, rivers, sandy beaches and kids' areas. It suits families, including those with young children, as well as thrill-seekers after steep tower slides. The water is heated in cooler months, so it stays open year-round.
Visit info →WonderWorks Orlando is an indoor science attraction on International Drive with more than 100 hands-on exhibits, which the operator calls an amusement park for the mind. It is marketed for all ages and suits families, curious kids and anyone looking for an indoor plan.
Visit info →Orlando HeliTours runs scenic helicopter flights over Orlando and Kissimmee, with routes over the major theme parks, the Butler Chain of Lakes and well-known residents' homes. It's a popular choice with Florida families and visiting tourists who want to see the parks from above.
Visit info →Leading Edge Helicopters is a helicopter sightseeing operator based on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, flying over Orlando landmarks like Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld Orlando. It suits visitors who want to see the theme parks and the wider area from above, whether on a short introductory hop or a longer route.
Visit info →Madame Tussauds Orlando is an indoor wax museum in ICON Park on International Drive, where you can pose with more than 90 lifelike figures of stars. It's built for photos and hands-on fun, and it welcomes guests of all ages, which makes it an easy pick for families and anyone staying nearby on I-Drive.
Visit info →Bob's Balloon Charters runs customized hot air balloon rides over the Orlando, Kissimmee, Walt Disney World and Davenport areas, with a sunrise flight as its signature trip. It suits early risers, couples marking an occasion, and small groups or families with kids 5 and up who want a quiet look at Central Florida from above.
Visit info →Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando is a museum of odd relics and curiosities collected by traveler Robert Ripley, set on International Drive. It's a self-paced look at weird artifacts across 16 themed galleries, and it suits families looking for an easy one-to-two-hour stop.
Visit info →Shingle Creek Regional Park is an urban natural area in Kissimmee at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, with trails, creek paddling and a walk-through Pioneer Village. It suits walkers, cyclists, paddlers and anyone curious about old Osceola County homestead life.
Visit info →Kissimmee Ghost Tours runs walking ghost and history tours through historic downtown Kissimmee. It suits anyone who likes local history with a spooky twist and doesn't mind about ninety minutes on foot.
Visit info →Kissimmee Lakefront Park is a waterfront park between historic downtown Kissimmee and the shore of Lake Tohopekaliga. With playgrounds, a splash pad, a fishing pier and paved walking paths, it suits families, anglers, birdwatchers and anyone after an easy lakeside walk.
Visit info →Big Toho Airboat Rides runs airboat swamp tours on Lake Toho in Kissimmee, with alligators, birds and other Florida wildlife along the way. It suits families and anyone who wants to see nature up close, and it's a short trip from Orlando and Walt Disney World.
Visit info →Catboat Escapes runs guided self-drive catamaran tours on the Clermont Chain of Lakes, near Orlando, where you steer your own small two-seat boat while a guide leads the group. The company says it suits solo adventurers, couples and families looking for a hands-on way to see the lakes.
Visit info →Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is a 14-floor, boutique-style hotel that opened in November 2021 beside the original Swan building in Lake Buena Vista. It suits Disney visitors who want a smaller, more intimate base within walking or boat distance of Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, with the bigger Swan and Dolphin facilities next door.
See pricesDisney's Beach Club Resort is a New England-style hotel on Crescent Lake in the Epcot Resort Area, a short walk from EPCOT. It suits families who want a big pool area, character dining and easy access to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
See pricesDisney's BoardWalk Inn is a hotel styled after a mid-century Atlantic City seaside boardwalk, set on the BoardWalk within walking distance of EPCOT. It suits families and couples who want an immersive stay with easy access to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
See pricesDisney's Caribbean Beach Resort is a Disney Moderate hotel in the EPCOT area, set around the 45-acre Barefoot Bay lake and split into six island-themed villages. Its room layouts can take a range of party sizes, so it works well for families and groups, especially those who want easy Skyliner rides to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
See pricesCopper Creek Villas is a Disney Vacation Club resort inside the Wilderness Lodge, on the shore of Bay Lake in the Magic Kingdom resort area. With studios, villas and waterfront cabins, it suits couples looking for a quiet, mountain-retreat feel as well as families who want a kitchen and space to spread out.
See pricesDisney's Art of Animation is a value resort inside Walt Disney World, in the Wide World of Sports area, themed around Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. It was designed with families in mind, and its family suites sleep up to six, so it suits larger groups who want a Disney stay with space to spread out.
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