For the kids · Orlando, United States

14 Things to Do in Orlando with Kids

No museum-fatigue meltdowns here: Orlando sorted for traveling with children.

Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 53 tracked Orlando places. Updated monthly.

  1. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

    Entertainment

    Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf on International Drive in Orlando offers a swashbuckling mini-golf experience set amidst waterfalls, caves, and pirate ships.

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  2. Pointe Orlando

    EntertainmentFree entry

    Pointe Orlando stands out as a premier entertainment destination along Orlando's bustling International Drive.

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  3. Star Wars Launch Bay

    Park & nature

    Star Wars Launch Bay is an indoor interactive exhibit located in Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.

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  4. Toy Story Mania!

    Entertainment

    Toy Story Mania! is a popular interactive dark ride located in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.

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  5. Test Track

    Entertainment

    Test Track is a high-speed attraction located in the Future World section of Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

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  6. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

    EntertainmentFree entry

    Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a highly immersive themed land at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, transporting guests to the planet Batuu, a remote outpost on the edge of the galaxy.

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  7. Living with the Land

    Entertainment

    Living with the Land is a gentle boat tour at Epcot's The Land pavilion in Walt Disney World, Orlando.

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  8. Muppet Vision 3D

    Entertainment

    Muppet Vision 3D is a delightful 3D movie attraction located in Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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  9. The Improv

    Entertainment

    The Improv is a well-known comedy club located in the heart of Orlando's tourist district on International Drive.

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  10. Regal Pointe Orlando 20

    Entertainment

    Regal Pointe Orlando 20 is a large multiplex cinema located on International Drive, in the heart of Orlando's tourist district.

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  11. Journey Into Imagination With Figment

    Entertainment

    Journey Into Imagination With Figment is a gentle dark ride located in the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando.

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  12. Frozen Ever After

    Park & nature

    Frozen Ever After is a popular boat attraction located in the World Showcase pavilion of Epcot, Orlando.

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  13. Main Event Entertainment

    Entertainment

    Main Event Entertainment in Orlando is a sprawling entertainment center located at 9101 International Drive, Suite 1032, in the heart of the tourist district.

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  14. Reflections of China

    Entertainment

    Reflections of China is a cinematic attraction inside the China Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase.

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How we pick these

We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 53 Orlando places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.

Good to know

Best for

Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.

Beat the queues

Popular museums and parks in Orlando are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.

Rainy-day backup

Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.

Common questions

Is Orlando good to visit with kids?+

Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.

What can you do for free with kids in Orlando?+

Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Orlando for the full set.

How many days do you need in Orlando with children?+

Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.

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