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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.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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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