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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.
Page mentions: PoolVisit 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.
Page mentions: PoolVisit 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.
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.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesSunset Walk at Margaritaville is an open-air, walkable entertainment district in Kissimmee, part of the Margaritaville Resort Orlando complex and open to the public. With more than two dozen restaurants, shops, live music and attractions, it's a family-friendly spot for an easy daytime visit or an evening out near the theme parks.
Page mentions: PoolVisit info →Splitsville Luxury Lanes is a retro-styled, upscale bowling and dining venue on two floors at the West Side of Disney Springs. It mixes 10-pin bowling, billiards, bars and a broad menu, and the official listing says it suits kids, teens, tweens and adults alike.
Page mentions: PoolVisit 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.
Page mentions: PoolVisit 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.
Page mentions: PoolVisit 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 →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 →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 →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 Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf has two 18-hole mini golf courses in the EPCOT resort area at Walt Disney World, both based on the animated film Fantasia. The Gardens course suits families and beginners, while the Fairways course is a tougher, more traditional layout for players who want a challenge.
Visit info →Disney's BoardWalk is a quarter-mile waterside promenade of restaurants, shops and nightlife in the EPCOT Resort Area, built in the style of early 1900s seaside boardwalks. It suits families looking for an easy afternoon stroll, and adults who want a night out with music, drinks and dancing.
Visit info →ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a sports complex of more than 260 acres at Walt Disney World, with indoor and outdoor venues that have hosted 70-plus sports. It suits athletes, coaches, families and fans, especially families who want to pair a tournament with a vacation in the area.
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 →Drawn to Life is a Cirque du Soleil show built with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, staged in its own theater on the West Side of Disney Springs. It mixes live acrobatics with new Disney animation, and it suits families, since the venue is listed for all ages and you don't need a theme park ticket to go.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf in Lake Buena Vista was a miniature golf course at 12545 SR 535. It closed permanently on August 16, 2021, so it is no longer a place you can visit. If you are after pirate-themed mini golf in the area, the company says its International Drive location is still open.
Visit info →Machine Gun America is an indoor shooting attraction in Kissimmee built around firing fully automatic weapons, with one-on-one instruction from a range safety officer. It suits first-time shooters and experienced gun enthusiasts alike, and the operator describes it as family-friendly.
Visit info →Disney'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.
Disney'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.
Page mentions: PoolSee 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: PoolSee 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.
Page mentions: PoolSee 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: PoolSee 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.
Page mentions: PoolSee 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.
Page mentions: PoolSee 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.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesDisney's Pop Century Resort is a value resort at Walt Disney World, themed to 20th-century American pop culture, with sections for each decade from the 1950s through the 1990s. It suits families and budget-minded visitors, especially those planning to spend time at EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, which the resort reaches directly by Disney Skyliner.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesMagic Village Yards Trademark Collection is a set of fully furnished three- and four-bedroom vacation homes in Kissimmee, about 2.5 miles from Disney's Hollywood Studios. It suits families, groups and longer stays where you want your own kitchen, a bathroom for every bedroom and the parks close by.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesMagic Village Views Trademark Collection is a gated community of fully furnished three- and four-bedroom villas in Kissimmee, a short drive from the Disney parks. With full kitchens, laundry and room for up to eight, it suits families and larger groups who want space and a base near the parks.
Page mentions: PoolSee 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.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesMargaritaville Resort Orlando is an island-themed resort in Kissimmee with hotel rooms, private cottages and multi-bedroom villas, all with a Caribbean feel. It's a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel, and its official FAQ pitches it to families of all sizes, though the villas also work well for groups traveling together.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesNobile Hotel Parkway at Celebration is a 161-room hotel at the crossing of I-4 and US 192 West in Kissimmee, a short drive from the main Central Florida theme parks. It suits families looking for a practical home base, travelers after a quiet retreat, and international visitors who want to stay close to the parks.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesWestgate Town Center Resort & Spa is a villa resort in Kissimmee with fully furnished units from studios to four-bedroom villas, each with a kitchenette or full kitchen. It suits families and groups heading to the Orlando theme parks who want space, plenty of on-site activities and a shuttle to the big parks.
Page mentions: PoolSee 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: PoolSee pricesHoliday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake is a large family resort in Kissimmee, about 6 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. It suits families who want villa-style rooms with kitchens and plenty to do on site, from pools and golf to kids' clubs.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesMelia Orlando Celebration is an apartment-style suite hotel in Celebration, Florida, a town developed by The Walt Disney Company, about 2.5 miles from Walt Disney World. With full kitchens, a heated courtyard pool and a free theme park shuttle, it suits families, couples and sightseers who want room to spread out near the parks.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesMarriott's Sabal Palms is a villa resort on World Center Drive in Lake Buena Vista, a short drive from Walt Disney World and Kissimmee. Its two-bedroom villas with full kitchens and washer-dryers suit families who want room to spread out between theme park days, golf and time outdoors.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesWyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista is an official Walt Disney World hotel across from Disney Springs, close enough to walk there. It is a budget-minded base that suits families who want pools, a park shuttle and easy access to Disney.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesThe Berkley Orlando is a condominium-style resort in west Kissimmee with two- to four-bedroom suites, each with a full kitchen and washer and dryer. It suits families who want room to spread out near the Disney parks, and works well for large family reunions.
Page mentions: PoolSee 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.
Page mentions: PoolSee pricesSpringHill Suites Orlando Theme Parks/Lake Buena Vista is an all-suite Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel on Palm Parkway, close to Disney Springs, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and ESPN Wide World of Sports. With free hot breakfast, a theme park shuttle and family-sized suites, it suits families and groups planning park days.
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