Fun Things To Do In Orange County
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The following is a listing of fun things to do in Orange County Florida. This directory covers Orlando area attractions. Only locations that appear to provide ongoing entertainment or popular attractions are listed below. Examples are local zoos, theme parks, museums, water parks, and shops. Listings here tend to provide family friendly recommendations for family vacation planning or for local residents looking for something fun to do in their area.
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Full-Day Attractions In Orange County
Disney's Animal Kingdom
map
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32830
Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is the largest animal-themed park in the world and has attractions, adventures and entertainment such as 1,700 animals, parades, performances, Wild Africa Trek, and more. The park has many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Hollywood Studios map
351 S Studio Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney's Hollywood Studios provides a glamorous hollywood deco atmosphere. The streets resemble a 1930s or 1940s enormous movie set. Collect autographs and pose for photos at special events or at Character greeting locations. The park celebrates blockbuster movies and top TV shows.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
DisneyQuest - Indoor Interactive Theme Park map
1486 Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830
DisneyQuest - Indoor Interactive Theme Park includes Pirates of the Caribbean - Battle for Buccaneer Gold, Virtual Jungle Cruise, CyberSpace Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters, Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride, and more.
DisneyQuest - Indoor Interactive Theme Park
EPCOT map
200 Epcot Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
EPCOT is dedicated to the celebration of international culture and technological innovation. EPCOT consists of two sections: Future World and World Showcase.
EPCOT
Fun Spot America Theme Parks-Orlando
map
5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819
Go-Karts, Thrill Rides, Kid Spot Rides, and more.
Fun Spot America Theme Parks-Orlando
Gatorland map
5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining "Old Florida" charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment.
Gatorland
Magic Kingdom Park map
1180 Seven Seas Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Magic Kingdom park is a theme park at Walt Disney World Resort featuring classic attractions, enchanting fireworks, musical parades and Disney Characters.
Magic Kingdom Park
Orlando Science Center
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777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
The Orlando Science Center features touring exhibits such as Star Wars, Science Live, DinoDigs, Science Park, KidsTown, and NatureWorks.
Orlando Science Center
Seaworld Orlando map
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Seaworld Orlando has an array of attractions, shows and rides such as Journey to Atlantis, Skytower, Wild Arctic, Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island, Dolphin Cove, Manta Aquarium, Shamu Underwater Viewing, Shark Encounter, Behind the Scenes Tour, Dolphins Up Close Tour, Family Fun Tour, and Penguins Up Close Tour.
Seaworld Orlando
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Orlando map
8201 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
The only place in Orlando where you'll find shrunken heads, an authentic vampire killing kit, a shooting gallery, and a wild spinning vortex tunnel.
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort map
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Universal Orlando consists of two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure), a night-time entertainment complex (Universal CityWalk Orlando), and five Loews Hotels (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort).
Universal Orlando Resort | Universal's Islands of Adventure
The Holy Land Experience map
655 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
The Holy Land Experience is CLOSED on Sundays and Mondays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Holy Land Experience brings together the sights and sounds of the world of the Bible in a unique and interactive way unlike anywhere else.
The Holy Land Experience
Orlando Museum of Art map
2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Annually, the Museum presents 10-12 exhibitions on-site and 13 exhibitions off-site, award-winning art enrichment programs, unlimited gallery tours, teacher in-service training programs, video programs, distinguished lectures, art appreciation lectures, studio classes, lecture/luncheon programs and outreach services in its facility and throughout the community.
Orlando Museum of Art
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens map
3755 US-17, Sanford, FL 32771
Besides seeing over 500 animals representing 205 species (that doesn't even include the bugs in the Massey Services Insect Zoo), you can take to the sky and enjoy aerial adventure course, ZOOm Air Adventure Park or bring your flip-flops and swimsuit to cool-off in the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground.
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Wonderworks Orlando map
Pointe Orlando, 9067 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind with 35,000 square feet of "edu-tainment". The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination.
Wonderworks Orlando
Don't miss nearby attractions such as Kennedy Space Center located in The Space Coast / Brevard County area.
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Fun Water Parks & Swim With Dolphins
Aquatica Water Park in Orlando map
5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821
Aquatica Water Park in Orlando is praised by many as the best water park in Orlando. It has black-and-white Commerson's Dolphins, water slides, rides, an artificial beach, wave pools, lazy river ride, water thrill rides, white water rapids, and more.
Aquatica Water Park in Orlando
Swim with Dolphins - Florida Dolphin Tours map
7011 Grand National Dr #104, Orlando, FL 32819
Swim with dolphins or manatees!
Swim with Dolphins / Florida Dolphin Tours
Discovery Cove - Swim With Dolphins map
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821
Discovery Cove includes swimming with dolphins and interacting with dolphins, snorkeling with thousands of tropical fish, hand feeding exotic birds, beaches, lazy river, your choice of food & beverages, and more.
Discovery Cove
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park map
1534 Blizzard Beach Drive, Orlando, FL 32830
Zip down the slushy slopes of Mount Gushmore on one of the world's tallest and fastest waterslides. Float down the tranquil river and sunbathe on the white-sand beach. Children under 48 inches tall can even splash around in their own water play area with a snow-castle fountain and kid-sized waterslides.
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon map
1145 Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830
Snorkel with sharks, stingrays and tropical fish in the coral reef. Plunge down rushing rapids, sunbathe on the sandy beach and glide down the lazy river on a relaxing raft ride..
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre map
4600 World Dr, Orlando, FL 32830
Sammy Duvall's Watersports offers Parasailing, Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Wake Surfing, Tubing and Personal Watercraft rentals.
Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre
Wet 'n Wild Orlando map
6200 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Wet 'n Wild Orlando offers a wide selection of food and beverages. To maintain comfortable swimming conditions all of the pools are heated during the cooler months. Attactions include Aqua Drag Racer, Black Hole, The Storm, Surf Lagoon Wave Pool, Lazy River,and Blastaway Beach.
Wet 'n Wild Orlando
Entertainment, Events & Fun Dinner Shows
Blue Man Group map
Universal Orlando Resort, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Experience the mystery, the humor, the euphoria and the indescribable celebration of art, technology and music that is Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort.
Blue Man Group
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil map
1478 Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL 32821
An eye-popping wonder from start to finish. La Noubatransforms the ordinary into the extraordinary and stimulates the imagination from beginning to end with daring acrobatics, dazzling choreography, vibrant music and whimsical characters only at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil
Pirates Dinner Adventure map
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Set aboard an authentically replicated 18th-century Spanish galleon measuring 46 feet long, 18 feet wide with 40-foot masts, the ship is anchored in a 300,000-gallon indoor lagoon with night sky lighting. Surrounding the lagoon is a six-sided showroom of six additional ships where the audience is seated.
Pirates Dinner Adventure
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show map
8267 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Audiences eat dinner while watching & interacting with actors in a funny live show about a murder. Very family friendly. They rotate 12-15 shows and the actors often change roles.
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show
Medieval Times Dinner & Live Shows map
4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Jousting, horsemanship & falconry plus a 4-course, utensil-free meal served in a castle-like space.
Medieval Times Dinner & Live Shows
Dining at Seaworld map
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Dining at Seaworld includes a variety of choices including Dine with Shamu, Sharks Underwater Grill, Expedition Cafe, Mango Joe's, Captain Pete's, Seafire Grill, Seaport Pizza, Spice Mill, Pass Member Lounge, Terrace Bar, and Voyager's Smokehouse.
Dining at Seaworld
The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show map
9067 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show is high-energy comedy improvisation with spectacular magic.
The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show
Treasure Tavern map
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Treasure Tavern is an unrivaled one-of-a-kind dining experience! Cirque, burlesque, comedy magic, and delicious food come together for a night like no other.
Treasure Tavern
Hard Rock Live Orlando - Live Music, Concerts, Events
6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Rock 'n' roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics with live music, concerts and events.
Hard Rock Live Orlando
Amway Center / Orlando Magic & Live Concerts map
400 W Church St #200, Orlando, FL 32801
The Amway Center is a great place to watch the Orlando Magic play or to see live concerts.
Amway Center | Amway Center Events
Helicopter Rides & Fun Hot Air Balloon Rides
Orlando International HeliTours map
Thompson Aire Orlando Hot Air Balloon Rides
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Aerostat Adventures Balloon Rides
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