Orlando Family Vacations

Orlando Family Travel Guide

Family Destinations Near Orlando

Travel Guides Near Orlando

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Dueling Dragons Adventure Island (courtesy, Orlando Tourism)
Dueling Dragons Adventure Island (courtesy, Orlando Tourism)

Orlando Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Go on an African safari at Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Explore the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and MGM Studios at Walt Disney World
  • Get twirled and whirled at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure
  • Encounter sharks and penguins at SeaWorld
  • Swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove
  • Get hands-on with science and nature at the Orlando Science Center

Orlando Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Orlando, family travel's 800-pound gorilla, draws the fun-loving with its major theme parks. So start at the parks and spend most of your time there, but save at least half a day for exploring some of Orlando's other kid-friendly treasures.

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Hotels

from: $255 expert favorite hotel
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 6.5 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.5 out of 5 141 reviews
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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
2901 Osceola Parkway
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 18.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 9.3 Miles
(from destination center)
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3.7 out of 5 7 reviews
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Attractions

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Dueling Dragons
Islands of Adventure, Florida
Distance: 6.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

Maniacal minds created this thrill ride --... Read More

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If I Ran the Zoo
Islands of Adventure, Florida
Distance: 6.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Incredible Hulk Coaster
Islands of Adventure, Florida
Distance: 6.9 Miles (from destination center)
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Bruce Banner is working in his lab when --... Read More

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Orlando Vacation Rentals

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