Orlando: Amusement Parks
FIRST WATCH
Fast, tasty breakfast, brunch, or lunch
Where: 7500 Sandlake Road, in the Plaza Venezia
When: Daily, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Contact: Call 407.363.5622 or visit the Web site for the First Watch Web site.
ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Roller coasters, superheroes, The Cat in the Hat, and more
Where: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza (I-4 East to exit 75A)
When: Operating hours normally begin at 9 a.m. and closing times vary.
Cost:
Adults: $67 (at the gate); $63 (online)
Children 3–9: $56 (at the gate); $52 (online)
Contact: Call 407.363.8000 or visit the Universal Orlando Web site.
TURKEY LAKE PARK
Large secluded park, outdoor swimming pool, petting farm, and playgrounds
Where: 3401 Hiawassee Road
When: Nov.–Mar. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Apr.–Oct. 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Cost: $4 per car
Contact: Call 407.299.5594 or visit the Turkey Lake Park Web site.
UNIVERSAL CITYWALK
Movie theater, restaurants, nighttime entertainment and clubs, shopping, and more
Where: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza (I-4 East to exit 75A)
When: Daily, 11 a.m.–2 a.m. (some store and club hours vary)
Cost: Free general admission; club costs vary
Contact: Call 407.363.8000. For the movie theater, call 407.354.5998, or visit the Universal CityWalk Web site.
MORE UNIVERSAL ORLANDO SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
Universal Studios, 1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Visit the original Universal theme park and "ride the movies" including Shrek 4-D, Men in Black, Alien Attack, and Revenge of the Mummy, or hang out in the kids' play areas
Hours : Operating hours normally begin at 9 a.m. and closing times vary Admission:
Adults: $67 (at the gate); $63 (online)
Children 3–9: $56 (at the gate); $52 (online)
Children under 3: Free
Wet 'n Wild, 6200 International Drive
Splash around heated pools in the waterpark and take a trip down the Disco H2 O
waterslide, relax in the Kids' Park, or take a family tube ride.
Hours : Operating hours normally begin between 9 a.m.–10 a.m. and closing times vary
Admission :
Adults: $34.95
Children 3–9: $28.95
Children under 3: Free
Royal Pacific Resort, 6300 Hollywood Way
Island-themed resort offers great activities, a fun pool, and a restaurant (Islands Dining Room) that features a dining room just for kids.
Islands Dining Room Hours:
Breakfast daily 7 a.m.–11 a.m.
Lunch daily 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Dinner daily 5 p.m.–11 p.m.
Rates : Average room rate $199–$329
Shadow Bay Park, 5100 Turkey Lake Road
Multiple fishing areas with stocked lakes make this park a great spot for first timers. A fully canopied playground with equipment for all ages and multiple tennis courts round out the facilities.
Hours :
Summer 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Winter 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission : Free