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Epic Universe is the fourth theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, opened on May 22, 2025, with five themed worlds reached from a central hub. It suits a wide range of visitors, from coaster fans to families with younger kids, who will find Isle of Berk the most family-oriented land.
Page mentions: ShuttleVisit 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.
Page mentions: ShuttleVisit 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 →Blue Tree Resort is a suite hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, with one- and two-bedroom suites that each have a full kitchen. It is an official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel and is listed as a good fit for families, couples and small groups.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesBohemian Hotel Celebration, Autograph Co is a 115-room boutique hotel on the shore of Lake Rianhard in Celebration's Town Center. It suits travelers who want a walkable small-town base with Walt Disney World parks a short drive away, as well as couples planning weddings or events.
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 →Capone's Dinner & Show is a speakeasy-style dinner theater on International Drive, set in 1931 Chicago gangland, where you get in with a password. The venue pitches it at a wide age range, from young children to older adults, and it suits anyone who likes a meal with singing, dancing, comedy and a bit of audience play.
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 →Disney's Animal Kingdom is a zoological theme park at Walt Disney World Resort, themed around the natural world, with hundreds of live animal exhibits alongside rides and shows.
Visit info →Disney's Hollywood Studios is a theme park inside Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, built around film-inspired lands and the Golden Age of Hollywood. It suits Star Wars and Toy Story fans, thrill riders and families with small kids, since there is a good mix of big rides, gentle rides and stage shows.
Visit info →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 →Typhoon Lagoon is one of two water parks at Walt Disney World Resort, themed as a tropical bay left wrecked by a typhoon. It suits families with a mix of ages, from toddlers who need a gentle play area to older kids and adults after fast slides and big waves.
Visit info →Winter Summerland is a miniature golf spot at Walt Disney World with two 18-hole courses, themed as Santa's off-season vacation retreat. Families can pick between a snowy course and a sandy one, and the Winter course is billed as a fun and exciting challenge for the whole family.
Visit info →EPCOT is a Walt Disney World theme park, opened in 1982, that combines rides with a lagoon-side loop of country pavilions full of shops and restaurants. It suits travelers interested in food and world culture.
Visit info →Escapology Kissimmee is a live escape room venue in the Promenade at Sunset Walk, where your group works through a themed mission and tries to get out before time runs out. It suits families with kids aged 7 and up, groups of friends, and anyone planning team building or a party.
Visit info →Escapology Orlando is a live escape room venue on International Drive where your group gets a private themed room and 60 minutes to solve its puzzles. It suits families, friend groups and team-building outings of up to eight players.
Visit info →Fun Spot America Kissimmee is a family-owned amusement park with roller coasters, thrill rides, kiddie rides, go-karts and an arcade. It suits families with a mix of ages, from small kids on gentle rides to thrill-seekers heading for the coasters and the SkyCoaster.
Visit info →Fun Spot America Orlando is a family-run amusement park on the north end of International Drive, with roller coasters, go-karts, family rides, arcades and a reptile exhibit. It suits families looking for a flexible day out, from small kids on the splash pad to thrill-seekers on the SkyCoaster.
Visit info →Screamin' Gator is a zip line course inside Gatorland, the alligator park in Orlando, with lines that run over alligators and crocodiles. It adds height and speed to a day at the park. It is sold separately from regular park admission.
Visit info →Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is a country-and-western dinner show at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, running since 1974. It pairs a family-style, all-you-care-to-enjoy meal with about two hours of singing, dancing and comedy. It suits families with young kids and anyone happy to clap along, though one Disney fan blog thinks most teens may not take to it.
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 →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 →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 →Magic Kingdom is the original theme park at Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, built around classic attractions, parades, fireworks and Disney characters. It suits families and first-time Disney visitors who want the fairy-tale side of the resort, with Cinderella Castle at its center.
Visit info →Medieval Times is a family dinner theater in Kissimmee, set in a European-style castle, where you eat a four-course feast while knights joust and sword fight. It suits families who want a loud, cheer-along night out, and the company says it is fun for all ages.
Visit info →Buena Vista Suites Orlando is an all-suite hotel on World Center Drive in Lake Buena Vista, about 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. Every room is a one-bedroom suite with a separate living room, which makes it a practical pick for families, and it also suits business travelers.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesCalypso Cay Resort Vacation Villas is a Caribbean-themed, family-friendly resort in Kissimmee, close to the major Orlando theme parks. It offers one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with full kitchens, and it suits families who want space to spread out and plenty to do between park days.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesCelebration Suites is a suite hotel on W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy in Kissimmee, with one- and two-bedroom units that each have a full kitchen. With three outdoor pools, mini golf, a playground and a free area shuttle, it suits families and sightseers who want room to spread out.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesClarion Inn & Suites sits in Orlando's Florida Center neighborhood, within walking distance of Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure. It suits families planning theme park days and groups traveling together, with suites that sleep up to six.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesCoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort is a family-focused hotel in the middle of International Drive, built around a canopy-covered outdoor water park with 14 slides. It suits families with kids who want a pool-heavy base close to Orlando's main theme parks and shopping.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesConrad Orlando is a luxury, family-friendly hotel inside the Evermore Orlando Resort, less than three miles from Walt Disney World. It suits families who want a lagoon beach, a big pool and an easy shuttle to the parks, and golfers who want 36 holes on site.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee 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.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee 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.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesDoubletree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal is a large, family-friendly hotel on Major Blvd. in Orlando, an Official Universal Orlando Partner Hotel within walking distance of the Universal parks and CityWalk. It suits families and anyone planning a theme park trip who wants easy park access and a pool to come back to.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesDrury Inn & Suites Orlando is a practical hotel beside Interstate 4 on Restaurant Row, about 1.2 miles from Universal Studios. It suits families and theme park visitors who want a hot breakfast, an evening social hour and a shuttle to Universal without much fuss.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesEncantada Idiliq Hotels & Resorts is a gated townhouse and villa resort in West Kissimmee, about five miles from Walt Disney World's theme parks. With two- to four-bedroom units that include a kitchen or kitchenette, plus family facilities like heated pools and a playground, it suits families and groups who want vacation-home space with resort extras.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesEnclave Suites by Sky Hotels & Resorts is an all-suite hotel on Carrier Drive in Orlando's Universal area, about 1.6 miles from Universal Orlando Resort. With kitchenettes, multiple pools and plenty for kids to do, it suits families who want room to spread out between theme park days.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesFairfield Inn & Suites Universal Orlando is a family-friendly hotel on Vineland Road, about a five-minute drive from Universal Orlando Resort. It suits theme park visitors who want included breakfast, free parking and a free shuttle to the parks.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesGrand Hotel Orlando at Universal Blvd is a hotel in Orlando's International Drive resort area, under two miles from Universal Orlando Resort and the Orlando Convention Center. It suits families, experienced travelers after a quiet stay, and international visitors who want easy theme park access with daily shuttles.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesHard Rock Hotel is one of Universal Orlando Resort's on-property hotels, run by Loews and styled after California missions with rock-music memorabilia throughout. It's an upscale, family-friendly base within walking distance of both Universal parks and CityWalk. Theme park benefits make it a strong pick for people who plan to spend their days riding.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesA mid-size Hilton Garden Inn just off Interstate 4, right beside the Mall at Millenia. It suits families heading to Universal Orlando, shoppers, and work travellers bound for the convention center who want a pool, a restaurant and a desk in the room.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesHilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld is a Bermuda-style resort directly opposite SeaWorld Orlando, with studios and suites that have kitchens or kitchenettes. It suits families planning time at SeaWorld, Aquatica or Discovery Cove who want pools, kids' activities and room to cook.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesAn official Walt Disney World hotel in Lake Buena Vista, connected to Disney Springs by a pedestrian skybridge and running a continuous shuttle to the four Disney theme parks. It suits families, business travelers and anyone after a weekend getaway close to the parks.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesThis Holiday Inn & Suites is an IHG hotel on International Drive, directly across the road from Universal Studios Florida, and is listed as a Universal partner hotel. It positions itself as a family-friendly base, with two-bedroom suites, kids' pool facilities and a free scheduled shuttle to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Aquatica.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesHoliday Inn Express & Suites Nearest Uni is an 11-story, all non-smoking hotel about a mile from Universal Studios Florida, with a free scheduled shuttle to Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld. It suits theme park visitors and families who want an easy base with hot breakfast included and a heated pool for downtime.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesHoliday Inn Orlando Intl Drive–Conv Cent is a family-friendly hotel on International Drive, directly across from ICON Park. It suits families heading to the theme parks, thanks to a free park shuttle, an outdoor pool and kids' facilities. It also has meeting spaces for business travellers.
Page mentions: ShuttleSee pricesAn all-suite Holiday Inn Resort on 24 acres about a mile from Walt Disney World Resort, with its own waterpark and family-sized suites. It suits families who want space, kitchenettes and plenty to do for kids between park days.
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