Visiting Orlando with kids is typically a must-do vacation for any family with children. Parents try to save money by searching the web for the best deals because we all know how expensive this once in a lifetime trip can be and would like to take it without being left with debt or having to borrow money or use easy cash advances.
However, there are more things to do with kids in Orlando than Walt Disney World. You and your family can enjoy an inexpensive visit to Orlando with these free family friendly alternatives.
Downtown Disney Marketplace – Experience the Happiest Place on Earth without paying for it. This Downtown Disney area is a perfect spot for a relaxing day. You will enjoy walking along the boardwalk and shopping in various specialty stores like Disney Mega Store and Lego store. Afterward, you can reward the kids (and yourself… go on… you deserve it…) with ice cream from the Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop. It’s within a short distance from a value option of Disney ‘s All Star Movie Resort.
Celebration Town – Escape from all the hustling and bustling of the tourist traps to this little picture-perfect town. It was carefully planned to be a place where kids could enjoy the simple life. The atmosphere of this quaint small town will make you forget that you are in the land of the mega amusement parks and gaudy t-shirt shops. You can stay nearby at the Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Lake Eola Park – Visit downtown Orlando (and no, Kissimmee is not Orlando) and enjoy a nice stroll in the Lake Eola park. Kids will have fun feeding the live swan and other birds along the lake. For the active family, a walk around the lake will log you in at just under mile. If the pavement is too hard on your feet, you can rent a paddle boat for a great fun in the lake. Also don’t forget to check the schedule for concerts or a plays at the Walt Disney Amphitheater.
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There is also a great minature golf course right next to the Swan / Dolphin hotels in Disney. It is a great place to watch the Epcot fireworks from while playing a round or two with the kids!
Thank you for the tip!
Always great to find a post with fun things on the cheap. Thanks for the tips!
It really can be overwhelming to visit Kissimmee or Orlando without a plan. There is SO much to do. I always tell people that it’s like Vegas for families, only times 1,000! We also loved the external (non-Disney) water parks and miniature golf courses as well.
That’s a really good analogy. Definitely, you can get theme park overload if you aren’t selective. :)
I think those are really effective ways to trim down expenses during visit in Orlando… Disney trip is really quite heavy on the pocket sometimes especially if you are visiting with kids because of the so many attractions available which our kids wish to try all. Good thing there are alternatives which is not very far fun and exciting to do too in Orlando.
Universal CityWalk in Orlando is also free and kid friendly – water fountain park, live music, live entertainment, kid friendly restaurants, etc.
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