Non park attraction ideas for kids 10 and under?

[wilbret]

Headed to ORL in a few weeks to Legoland and visit family. Will spend 1-2 days at Legoland, but I'm always looking for other things to try out. Any recs for 6, 8 and 10 year olds that might be interesting?

We will hit Disney Springs for food/shopping, was thinking about going to City Walk and playing mini golf there, we haven't done that yet. Will be hunting for coupons!

Is the Science Center worth it?

For reference... we've done these either in ORL or elsewhere
-crayola experience
-sea life
-madame tussaud's
-ripleys
-wonder works
-disney mini golf

 

[mitsukoshi samurai]

Titanic exhibit

 

[Woodview]

Here is an Idea

Go to Christmas on Hwy 50 & visit the replica Fort ( And Playground Free )

Then do the Airboat Ride at Midway .... 2 miles further on .

Airboat Rides @ Midway 407 568 6790 28501 E. Colonial Drive Christmas Fl 32709


Or

Do a Scenic Boat Tour At Winter Park near the Morse Museum


Or Do a great Pontoon Boat trip on The St.Johns River at

Blue Heron River Tours at Hontoon Landing

2317 River Ridge Road Deland Fl 32720 ( About 30 miles North of Orlando on I-4 + )

www.blueheronrivertours.com 386 873 4843

 

[Upatnoon]

My kids love visiting Ikea, if you've never been.

Cheap food, giant store to explore, inexpensive items to buy.

 

[kenthanson]

Its a drive but what about kennedy space center?

 

[halfpintpeggy]

Chip & Dale's Sing-Along at Ft. Wilderness with the campfire followed by a Disney movie? All free.

 

[wilbret]

Titanic exhibit

Thanks, will check it out to see what's there currently. We saw a titanic exhibit once, not sure if it's a different set of stuff.

 

[wilbret]

Here is an Idea

Go to Christmas on Hwy 50 & visit the replica Fort ( And Playground Free )

Then do the Airboat Ride at Midway .... 2 miles further on .

Airboat Rides @ Midway 407 568 6790 28501 E. Colonial Drive Christmas Fl 32709


Or

Do a Scenic Boat Tour At Winter Park near the Morse Museum


Or Do a great Pontoon Boat trip on The St.Johns River at

Blue Heron River Tours at Hontoon Landing

2317 River Ridge Road Deland Fl 32720 ( About 30 miles North of Orlando on I-4 + )

www.blueheronrivertours.com 386 873 4843

Great ideas. We've done an air boat before, it was a lot of fun. We looked at a scenic boat tour in Winter Park, as "granny" grew up on the lakes they tour, but weren't sure if the kids could stay focused. I think we'll do it in October when we come back with "granny." Thanks again! (this thread isn't just for me, but for anyone with the same needs!)

 

[wilbret]

My kids love visiting Ikea, if you've never been.

Cheap food, giant store to explore, inexpensive items to buy.

We live in Atlanta area, so we do go to Ikea from time to time. It's definitely an outing!

 

[wilbret]

Its a drive but what about kennedy space center?

It's not too far, some of us have been. I think it's definitely an option, we have family in Cocoa Beach area we could visit. I want to get all the kids there for a launch. I took the oldest to see the Falcon Heavy launch last year, and we were in Orlando in December, and watched another Space X launch. So cool!

 

[wilbret]

Chip & Dale's Sing-Along at Ft. Wilderness with the campfire followed by a Disney movie? All free.

Interesting. We are staying offsite this trip, we are using our points this year for Aulani (woot!), is there any difficulty getting on property to attend?

 

[halfpintpeggy]

Interesting. We are staying offsite this trip, we are using our points this year for Aulani (woot!), is there any difficulty getting on property to attend?

No, no problems at all! If driving to FW you'll park in the day use lot (free) & take one of the Fort shuttles. Easy peasy free fun!

 

[wilbret]

No, no problems at all! If driving to FW you'll park in the day use lot (free) & take one of the Fort shuttles. Easy peasy free fun!

I didn't even think about it, but we have a cousin at Tri-Circle-D. Maybe we can combine a workplace visit?

 

[lila]

Gatorland

 

[wilbret]

Gatorland

That's always on the list, one of these days, I'll pull the trigger. I went when I was a kid...

 

[ClapYourHands]

Have you all been to AKL? Although pools are reserved for guests only, anyone can experience the other FREE attractions there. Take a culinary tour, view a large collection of African Art, watch the animals from several viewing areas, and if you go at night you can use their night vision binoculars. If going there in the evening, there is also a campfire marshmallow roast (buy a kit or bring your own for free) and movies under the stars.

https://blog.touringplans.com/2016/09/19/five-things-might-not-know-animal-kingdom-lodge/

 

[wilbret]

Have you all been to AKL? Although pools are reserved for guests only, anyone can experience the other FREE attractions there. Take a culinary tour, view a large collection of African Art, watch the animals from several viewing areas, and if you go at night you can use their night vision binoculars. If going there in the evening, there is also a campfire marshmallow roast (buy a kit or bring your own for free) and movies under the stars.

https://blog.touringplans.com/2016/09/19/five-things-might-not-know-animal-kingdom-lodge/

We are DVC members, that's our home resort. It is definitely awesome!

 

[blakefamily]

Chip & Dale's Sing-Along at Ft. Wilderness with the campfire followed by a Disney movie? All free.

This is free for off site guests too ? We will be staying at WBC end of February with a 12, 3, & 2 yr old. Sounds fantastic

 

[Upatnoon]

This is free for off site guests too ? We will be staying at WBC end of February with a 12, 3, & 2 yr old. Sounds fantastic

Free for all!

 

[halfpintpeggy]

This is free for off site guests too ? We will be staying at WBC end of February with a 12, 3, & 2 yr old. Sounds fantastic

It's so cute & a lot of fun. And yes, free for everyone! Go & enjoy.