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Things to Do in Orlando with Kids

Universal Orlando features a total of three parks, namely Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. The Universal Studios Florida is home to a theme park and a working studio that offers visitors a glimpse into the work that goes on in the filmmaking industry. This park is packed with a series of wet rides and exhilarating roller coasters. Islands of Adventure is a conglomeration of 8 distinctly themed islands, namely Marvel Superhero Island, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Seuss Island, Toon Lagoon, and Skull Island: Reign of Kong. The newest addition to Universal Orlando is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which offers visitors a glimpse into the dreamy world built by the legendary author J.K. Rowling. There is also a vast entertainment district here, known as City Walk, which houses a myriad of posh shopping destinations, restaurants, and theaters.

Spread across a vast area of a whopping 35,000 square feet, Wonderworks is a famous amusement park that offers an awe-inspiring amalgamation of education and entertainment. This place is home to more than 100 interactive and interesting exhibits that challenge the mind and motivate visitors to think out-of-the-box. The entire building of Wonderworks was originally a secret laboratory located in the Bermuda triangle. As a consequence of a failed experiment, the entire building was lifted to the International Drive and has been in an upside down position since then. You can watch movies such as Dino Safari, Canyon Coaster, and Wild West Mine in this extreme motion simulator thrill ride with 4D XD Motion Theater experience! One can also take part in Glow-In-The-Dark Ropes Course and climb up to a height of 36 feet while overcoming more than 20 unique challenges.

Located on the International Drive and spread across a vast area of a whopping 20 acres, ICON Park is a bustling entertainment district in Orlando. Packed with open-air shopping destinations, elegant dining options, and many other exciting attractions, this place is a perfect hideout for leisure and fun seekers. One of the main attractions of this park is the 400 feet tall ferris wheel, known as Orlando Eye, which offers sweeping views of the city. Other highlights of the ICON Park include the world’s tallest swing ride, the Orlando StarFlyer, Madame Tussauds Orlando, and SeaLife Orlando Aquarium. There is also an excellent attraction for children, known as the Pearl Express, which takes them on a fun ride around the entire park.