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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 →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 →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 →Barefoot Suite Condos is a quiet, relaxed boutique resort in central Kissimmee, made up of one- and two-bedroom suites with their own kitchens and washer-dryers. It sits about four miles from Walt Disney World, and it suits families and groups who want space to spread out between park days.
See pricesBaymont Orlando/International Dr/Univers is a non-smoking hotel one block east of International Drive, close to the strip but in a quieter setting. With continental breakfast included, an outdoor pool and rooms with two queen beds, it suits families and groups heading to Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.
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.
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 →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 →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 →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.
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 →Old Florida Riverboat Company runs The Lillie, a 75-foot restored sternwheel paddleboat that cruises East Lake Toho from St. Cloud Lakefront Park. The 90-minute sunset cruises, with a full bar and live music on some sailings, suit couples, special occasions, or anyone after a calm end to the day.
Visit info →Old Town Kissimmee is an 18-acre open-air entertainment district on US 192, open since December 1986, with more than 70 shops, restaurants, bars, rides and family attractions. It's a family entertainment destination a short drive from the big Orlando parks, with something for the whole family, and suits anyone who likes classic cars, independent shops and rides.
Visit info →Orlando StarFlyer is a swing ride on International Drive with a tower about 450 feet tall, promoted as the world's tallest swing ride. It's billed as a family-friendly thrill ride that works for both bold riders and more cautious ones, as long as everyone is at least 44 inches tall.
Visit info →Orlando Tree Trek is an aerial treetop adventure course in a pine forest in Kissimmee, where climbers move through the canopy up to about 50 feet high and finish on a 425-foot zip line. It suits families and groups with kids aged 6 and up, with separate courses set by age and height, and works best for people with at least moderate fitness.
Visit info →Pirate's Dinner Adventure is a dinner show near Universal Studios, staged on a replica 18th-century Spanish galleon in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon. You eat a three-course dinner while pirates fight, fly and fire cannons around you. It is built for families, date nights and celebrations.
Visit info →SEA LIFE Orlando is an aquarium in the ICON Park complex on International Drive, home to more than 5,000 marine animals, from sharks and stingrays to sea turtles and a Giant Pacific Octopus. It's a family-friendly outing that suits kids who like to touch, explore and watch feedings, and adults who want a relaxed indoor stop between other I-Drive plans.
Visit info →SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park, zoo and aquarium in one, with big coasters alongside close-up animal encounters. It suits families with mixed thrill levels, since gentler rides for children sit next to some of Florida's most intense coasters.
Visit info →Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows was a comedy murder mystery dinner theater on International Drive, beside ICON Park. It ran from 1990 until it closed for good in November 2025, so it is no longer an option for an evening out in Orlando.
Visit info →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.
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.
See 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.
See pricesBuena 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.
See 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.
See 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.
See pricesChampions Gate Resort Homes is a gated community of self-catering homes in Kissimmee, with 4 to 9 bedrooms and space for up to 18 people in a single home. It suits families and large groups who want their own kitchen and private pool, plus a big shared clubhouse, within a short drive of the Orlando theme parks.
See 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.
See pricesClub Sevilla is a villa-style resort on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, with about 78 fully equipped units ranging from efficiencies to two-bedroom layouts. It suits families and groups who want space to spread out, cook their own meals and stay close to local attractions.
See 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.
See 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.
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 pricesDaskk Orlando Hotel Near Universal Blvd is an all-suite hotel on International Drive, less than two miles from Universal Orlando Resort. With separate living and bedroom areas, a kids splash pool and an on-site restaurant, it suits families and sightseers who want space to spread out between park days.
See pricesDelta Hotels Orlando Lake Buena Vista is a 241-room hotel close to Walt Disney World and Disney Springs, with an outdoor pool, an on-site restaurant and a cafe. It is set up for families, business travelers and anyone who wants leisure facilities near the parks.
See pricesDisney Area Luxury Homes is a vacation home rental option in Kissimmee, just outside Orlando, Florida. Kissimmee is known for its large supply of vacation homes. [Details on this property's homes, sizes and amenities not yet verified]
See pricesDisney's All Star Movies Resort is a Disney Value hotel in the Animal Kingdom Resort Area of Walt Disney World, themed around five Disney films. It suits families with young kids, first-time visitors and budget-conscious travelers who want an on-property base with simple dining and bus transport.
See pricesDisney's Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village is a villa-style resort in the Disney area near Orlando, set beside savannas where over thirty species of African wildlife live. With options from deluxe studios to three-bedroom grand villas, it suits couples, families and groups of up to ten who want space, a kitchen and animals outside the window.
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.
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 pricesDisney's Polynesian Village Resort is a South Pacific-themed Disney Deluxe Resort on Seven Seas Lagoon, just south of Magic Kingdom and on the monorail line. It has beaches, two main pools and several places to eat and drink. One guide calls it a good fit for families who love Moana, couples and large groups.
See pricesDisney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is a Disney Vacation Club resort on Seven Seas Lagoon, a short hop from Magic Kingdom by monorail or boat. Disney describes it as a family retreat. Deluxe Studios suit shorter getaways, and the two-bedroom overwater bungalows suit larger groups of up to eight.
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