Florida has long held the title of “Most Kid-Friendly Vacation Destination” due to a
plenty of theme parks and miles of sandy beaches. ranging from the width
theme parks around Orlando to nature-oriented kids’ programs in the Everglades,
there is so much to see and do your kids will love it! In your next Florida
holidays, give your children something out of the ordinary and experience all that
the Sunshine State has to offer!
Waterparks
A great way to beat the Florida heat is to spend a day at one of the many places in the state
Waterparks. Adventure Island, located in Tampa, is a medium-sized park that caters to
children of any age. Parents and young children will enjoy the pool and beach area,
Paradise Lagoon, where guests can relax and stay cool in the water. north tampa
at Weeki Wachee, visitors will find Buccaneer Bay, the only spring-fed water park in
Florida.
With water games, mermaid shows, animal shows, boat rides and diving
experiences, you will surely love it. Families will love Wild Waters in Ocala because of its
natural feel with giant oak trees shading the entire park. There is a children’s cove for the
little ones, a wave pool and lots of huge slides for older kids and adults.
Disney has two parks in Lake Buena Vista that offer totally different experiences but
with the same kind of emotion.
Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon are both
known for having the newest and most exciting games and catering to preschoolers,
toddlers, teens, and adults with lazy rivers, looming slides, and surf
wrinkles Florida’s oldest water park, Wet ‘n Wild, located in Orlando, has many
wrinkles, new and old, including an area where the young and the young at heart can go
tubing, kneeboarding or wakeboarding. There are also many slides and pools.
for toddlers and young children.
There is also Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach,
Shipwreck Island in Panama City, Adventure Island in Jacksonville Beach, etc.
much more! Opportunities to beat the heat at one of Florida’s water parks are
endless and can be found almost anywhere.
Orlando Theme Parks
You couldn’t write an article about Florida’s kid-friendly places without mentioning the
Orlando theme parks. It all started with the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Complex. This charming park begins with a stroll down Main Street USA with shops,
restaurants and street shows. This park is perfect for all ages with attractions.
and shows for all ages. Young children will love Mickey, Minnie,
and all the other characters, while a larger crowd will enjoy the rides and the roller.
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Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center takes a journey through different nations
with walks, performances and practical activities. Disney MGM Studios is a
Go behind the scenes to see how and where Disney/MGM movies are made. Cling to
your seat for the Tower of Terror, watch The Little Mermaid ride, and ride
with Aerosmith on the Rock ‘n Roller coaster. Younger audiences will love Disney’s
Animal Kingdom with safari rides, animal shows and Disney characters to share the
day. Universal Studios and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure cover all
bases with rides, shows, good food, performances and great characters while leaving
its visitors “experience the movies.”
Enjoy the roller coasters in Islands of
Venture out as Universal Studios takes you behind the scenes. Get lucky in JAWS,
watch Indiana Jones save the day and experience Earthquake-The Big One.
SeaWorld Adventure Park will thrill kids with tanks, aquariums and exhibits
about marine life and thrill the elderly with rides and roller coasters. Tea
Waterfront is SeaWorld’s own waterfront community with restaurants, entertainment,
and shops. Enjoy Orlando – that’s what children’s dreams are made of.
child-focused activities
Aside from the water parks and Disney-centric Orlando, Florida has plenty of other
attractions that children of all ages will enjoy. For older children and teens, do
at the stop in Tampa for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This park is full of wild skating
roller coasters, exciting water games and shows. The draw for younger children, however,
It is the zoo experience with its exotic animals. Enjoy safaris and exciting trains.
walks to see gorillas, alligators, giraffes, tropical birds and beasts.
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Space Center is a way for children and adults to have fun while learning about the past,
Present and future of space exploration. Children of all ages will enjoy knowing
astronauts, traveling on space shuttles, watching movies in the IMAX theater and being
able to touch a piece of the planet Mars. Head to Crystal River and Homosassa
between November and March to swim with the manatees and learn about them
prehistoric creatures.
If the family is looking for a relaxed activity, look no further
than the Ichetucknee. This North Florida river is powered by a natural spring to give
the perfect inner tube ride, complete with one of the best panoramic views around. Tea
The Everglades are teeming with wildlife in their natural habitat. Shark Valley is a 15 mile bike
loop that takes you, not to sharks, but to alligators, big and small. kids will love it
see the alligators up close and don’t worry, they won’t bother you while
Don’t try to feed them!
Looking for other adventures? Sail with pirates in St.
Petersburg and Clearwater, look for scallops in the Gulf of Mexico at Keaton Beach,
Panama City Beach, or Steinhatchee, or swim with sea creatures at the Theater of the
Sea at Islamorada of the Florida Keys.
On your next trip to Florida, experience everything the state has to offer your little ones
visitors With the most popular theme parks in the world, the most water brands in the country,
lots of natural habitats to explore and learn about, and great activities for the whole family
Florida vacation rentals lack nothing for kids looking to have fun.