Orlando Weekend With Kids

Orlando is well known as a destination for family vacations, but you don't need a week of vacation time to enjoy the area with your kids. Step away from the familiar theme parks and explore some of the more moderately priced things to do with your kids. From cultural and educational to laugh out loud fun, you'll find a variety of things to do with kids of all ages. The great thing about a weekend in Orlando with kids is that the parents will have a great time, too.

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Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn
When you're choosing a hotel for a weekend with kids, you're looking for more than a comfortable bed. Nickelodeon Family Suites offers a complete water park, character greetings, and real life slimings. What kid doesn't love the idea of green goop being dropped on their head? The all-suite hotel gives everyone plenty of space and th... More >
When you're choosing a hotel for a weekend with kids, you're looking for more than a comfortable bed. Nickelodeon Family Suites offers a complete water park, character greetings, and real life slimings. What kid doesn't love the idea of green goop being dropped on their head? The all-suite hotel gives everyone plenty of space and the ability to allow for multiple bed times. Fair warning: staying at this hotel is like spending the night on the set of a Nickelodeon TV show.
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Margaritaville Restaurant
Margaritas and kids? It sounds crazy, but the Parrothead inspired restaurant at Universal's City Walk is a great place for adults and kids to eat. Your kids will have lots to look at, including a margarita volcano that erupts regularly and shipwreck memorabilia covering the ceilings and walls. The food is also kid-friendly, with burg... More >
Margaritas and kids? It sounds crazy, but the Parrothead inspired restaurant at Universal's City Walk is a great place for adults and kids to eat. Your kids will have lots to look at, including a margarita volcano that erupts regularly and shipwreck memorabilia covering the ceilings and walls. The food is also kid-friendly, with burgers, chicken nuggets, and french fries available for diners of all ages. But don't worry, you'll also find great seafood and more adventurous entrees for those tired of the "kid-friendly" selections.
Your kids will have lots to look at, including a margarita volcano that erupts regularly and shipwreck memorabilia covering the ceilings and walls.
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Gatorland
Florida offers a variety of interesting wildlife, with alligators perhaps being the most notorious. But most people don't want to see gators in the wild while hanging out with their kids. Gatorland is a great place to get an eyeful of Florida gators from a nice, comfortable distance. You can also see crocodiles, flamingo and other a... More >
Florida offers a variety of interesting wildlife, with alligators perhaps being the most notorious. But most people don't want to see gators in the wild while hanging out with their kids. Gatorland is a great place to get an eyeful of Florida gators from a nice, comfortable distance. You can also see crocodiles, flamingo and other animals. Don't miss the daily shows at Gatorland and the chance for your kids to wrangle a real, live gator! You may also want to stop by the gift shop for some gator jerky if you're feeling extra adventurous.
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Sure, you can find mini-golf courses anywhere, but the Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Course is over the top. The year round golfing weather allows mini-golf courses to invest in elaborate landscaping and dramatic obstacles between you and a hole in one. Although the Orlando area has several extraordinary mini-golf courses, this is one of the best combinations of great scenery at a reasonable price. Bring your photo to the course because you'll see plenty of things you'll want to capture, including the kids feeding the ducks!
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
I'm not sure if this is officially the largest Bass Pro Shop, but it has to be close. While the adults may be dazzled by the extra large inventory of outdoor equipment, the kids will marvel at the stuffed animals on display and the huge bass pond in the middle of the store. See live (and huge) examples of the local fish life through ... More >
I'm not sure if this is officially the largest Bass Pro Shop, but it has to be close. While the adults may be dazzled by the extra large inventory of outdoor equipment, the kids will marvel at the stuffed animals on display and the huge bass pond in the middle of the store. See live (and huge) examples of the local fish life through the glass. Rumor has it there's also a shooting gallery on-site. The best part? It's one of the few places in town where admission is free.
I'm not sure if this is officially the largest Bass Pro Shop, but it has to be close.
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Ripley's Believe It Or Not Orlando Museum
Kids love the weird and unexpected, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not museums specialize in just that. Even the building itself is... interesting. It appears to be dropping into one of Florida's famous sinkholes! Rest assured, your family will be perfectly safe as you checkout artifacts gathered from all over the world. Plan to spend about three hours wandering the museum. This "museum" is best suited for kids who are old... More
Kids love the weird and unexpected, and Ripley's Believe It Or Not museums specialize in just that. Even the building itself is... interesting. It appears to be dropping into one of Florida's famous sinkholes! Rest assured, your family will be perfectly safe as you checkout artifacts gathered from all over the world. Plan to spend about three hours wandering the museum. This "museum" is best suited for kids who are old enough not to be completely freaked out by the site of a random skull.
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