Kid-Approved Orlando
Updated: June 09, 2009
Orlando is more than the theme park mecca of the world. Besides the amusement parks, there is a plethora of places for kids to see and experience. Orlando Citysearch's guide has made finding family-friendly entertainment as easy as ABC and 123.
On this page:Restaurants, Attractions, Hotels, Water Parks, Museums, Play Places.
Restaurants
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Chef Mickey's Fun Time Buffet
Read Reviews4600 N World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)
Tots and tykes dine with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and other friends during breakfast and dinner buffets on the fourth floor of Disney's uber modern Contemporary Resort. Picture opportunities are available.
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Medieval Times Dinner & Trnmnt
Read Reviews4510 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (map)
Watch knights joust and fight until the bitter end on horseback in the honor of a princess. Special effects add to the show experience. Food is scooped onto plates and eaten with your hands as if you're a barbarian. Kids will love the messy fun and the fight scenes.
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NBA City
Read Reviews6068 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
Kids shoot hoops while paying homage to their favorite basketball players at this NBA-themed restaurant at Universal's CityWalk. Adults and children chow down on chicken to pizza. The eatery also has a gift shop filled with NBA memorabilia.
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Pirate's Dinner Adventure
Read Reviews6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
Aye, mates and kids alike can take a journey with pirates. The audience is in the middle of the swashbuckling action during this dinner show experience along the International Drive corridor.
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Rainforest Cafe
Read Reviews1800 Bowen Dr, Orlando, FL 32822 (map)
Step inside a restaurant themed after the rain forest where kids see animatronic monkeys, parrots and other wild creatures and hear the rain coming down along with thunder boomers at Downtown Disney. Children's menu options are available.
Attractions
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Magical Midway Thrill Park
Write a review7001 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
Adrenalin junkies experience that needed rush at this International Drive corridor attraction. The venue showcases extreme go-karts, bumper boats and cars, Space Blast Tower, Slingshot and the StarFlyer.
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Sea World of Florida
Read Reviews7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 (map)
Make a splash with Shamu and his friends at SeaWorld Orlando. Kids learn about sea creatures and experience thrills from the steel sea monster the Kraken and the Journey to Atlantis water coaster.
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Universal Studios Florida
Read Reviews6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
Kids ride the movies at Universal Studios Florida. Excursions include Krusty The Clown's Krustyland carnival on The Simpson's Ride, Shrek 4D, Men in Black Alien Attack and Revenge of The Mummy--The Ride.
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Walt Disney World Resort
Read Reviews3111 World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)
No visit to Orlando is complete without a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. Children can hang with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom or Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Hotels
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Disney's All-Star Music Resort
Read Reviews1801 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)
Musical youth experience rock, country, jazz, Broadway and calypso-themed areas and pop-art adornments at this hotel. Tots and tykes make a splash at the pools shaped like a guitar and piano and play until they're tuckered out in the playground.
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Nickelodeon Family Suites
Read Reviews14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821 (map)
Nickelodeon fans experience a fun lodging experience in Orlando. The hotel's motto is sleep, eat and play--and that's exactly what kids do at this 24-acre resort. Attractions include the 4D Experience with SpongeBob SquarePants and two interactive pool complexes.
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Portofino Bay Hotel
Read Reviews5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
Bambinos and bambinas experience a little bit of Italy on the property of Universal Studios Florida. Kids dive into three themed swimming pools or immerse themselves in supervised activities at Campo Portofino.
Water Parks
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Aquatica
Write a review5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821 (map)
Kids catch waves and make splashes at SeaWorld Orlando. The lush, 60-acre New Zealand-themed water park features giant side-by-side wave pools and tube slides, raft rides and a high-speed competitive mat ride.
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Typhoon Lagoon
Write a review1995 E Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830 (map)
Step inside a 56-acre tropical paradise where kids can catch 6-foot waves in the surf pool, snorkel Shark Reef with actual sharks and experience waterways, rivers, rapids and slides at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach
Read Reviews1500 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (map)
Experience a winter wonderland-themed water park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Children will have a blast going down one of the world's tallest and fastest free-falling water slides and playing in a kid-sized, snow-castle fountain area.
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Wet N Wild
Read Reviews6200 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (map)
Children plunge into one of the many pools and find thrills at this adventurous water park. Other wet excursions include riding flumes that drop 1,700 feet. Tykes can also try miniature versions of the bigger person rides throughout the park.
Museums
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Orange County Regional History Center
Read Reviews65 East Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)
The former Downtown Orlando courthouse has been transformed into a two-story history center where kids can learn about Orlando's heritage, view traveling exhibits and the original courtroom and interact in children's activity areas.
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Orlando Museum of Art
Read Reviews2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 (map)
Tots and tykes experience artwork during children's art camps and workshops and traveling exhibits at the Orlando Museum of Art. The museum's mission is to showcase artwork for young and old to appreciate and enjoy in the Orlando area.
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Orlando Science Center
Read Reviews777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803 (map)
Children learn about science the fun way with gadgets and animals. The facility houses Florida's largest public refractor telescope, an 8,000-square-foot domed screen for your Imax film-viewing pleasure and traveling displays throughout the year.
Play Places
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Chuck E Cheese's
Read Reviews541 W State Rd 436, Altamonte Spgs, FL 32714 (map)
Experience a place where a kid can be a kid. Children can run, jump, climb and play games galore. Rides, attractions and entertainment, prizes and pizza add to the mix.
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Monkey Joe's
Write a review823 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703 (map)
Kids can monkey around as much as they want on inflatable bounce houses and slides as well as stuff their face at the concession stand. Parents can schedule birthday parties or rent the building for their children on special occasions.
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Orlando Skate Park
Write a review400 Festival Way, Orlando, FL 32803 (map)
Skateboarders and their parents can hit the 10-foot pool or play it safe in the beginner's street and intermediate show courses. The venue schedules events throughout the year and has a pro shop for all your skateboarding needs.
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Sliderz Adventure Ctr
Write a review522 S Econ Cir Ste 120, Oviedo, FL 32765 (map)
Step inside 10,000 square feet of inflatable family fun. The venue features bounce houses, obstacle courses, moonwalks, slides and mazes. Birthday party bookings are also available.
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