Our family loves going to Florida and visiting the Orlando/Kissimmee area. A lot of people go to this area to visit Disney World or Universal Studios, but there is so much more you can do.
Volunteering at Give Kids the World Village.
Give Kids the World Village is an 89-acre nonprofit resort that provides critically ill children and their families with week-long wish vacations at no cost. The Village encompasses 166 private storybook villas, four accessible rides and a lot of attractions, including the Castle of Miracles (where the stars of every child who has visited are displayed on the ceiling). During a typical year, volunteers fill approximately 1,800 volunteer shifts each week. In August 2014, our family got to stay at the village during my son's Make-A-Wish trip. The village will not be able to run without volunteers, so our family thinks it is important to volunteer there.
Old Town and Fun Spot America-Kissimmee
Old Town is an open-air walking district and entertainment complex, located in Kissimmee, FL. It is the recreation of a classic Florida town featuring historical architecture and distinctive storefronts with some seventy unique shops, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides. Every Saturday the Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate.
Fun Spot America – Kissimmee is located adjacent to the Old Town entertainment and shopping complex. The park is designed as a circular walkway around a lagoon featuring Florida’s only wooden rollercoaster, two multi-level go-kart tracks. There is free parking and free admission for non-riders.
World Food Trucks
Across from Old Town is the World Food Trucks located at Visitors Flea Market. The food trucks offers food ranging from wings, BBQ, pizza, smoothies, and authentic ethnic and traditional dishes. The World Food Trucks is a family-friendly spot with free parking, clean restrooms, and onsite security.
Musuem of Military History
The Musuem of Military History is the only military museum in Florida owned by veterans. There are many exhibits and artifacts that cover all wars from the Civil War, WWI and WWII, up through and including today’s conflicts. Included is a replica of the Florida Vietnam Wall which names all 1,952 Floridians who did not return from that conflict.
Capone's Dinner and Show
Capone's Dinner and Show is a dinner show in Kissimmee. Spend the evening enjoying singing, dancing, comedy and action. This Prohibition-era speakeasy features a hysterical show with audience interaction, a delicious 4-course meal with unlimited beverages (including alcohol) and dessert. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Medieval Time Dinner & Tournament is in Kissimmee and is a family dinner theater featuring staged medieval-style games, sword-fighting, and jousting. You will be offer a feast of garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, corn, herb-basted potato and dessert. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance.
ICON Park
ICON Park is an entertainment complex on 20 acres with more than 50 attractions including a 400-foot-tall observation wheel, a Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, a Sea Life aquarium, as well as bars, restaurants, shops and specialty kiosks. The complex is located in the heart of Orlando’s International Drive.
Sea World- Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park and marine zoological park located in Orlando, Florida. Although separately gated, it is often promoted with neighboring parks Discovery Cove and Aquatica as well as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Some animals you will be able to see at the park are alligators, orcas, dolphins, flamingos, manatees, manta rays, seals, and more. Beside seeing animals, you will be able to see shows, go on rides, and small kids can enjoy Sesame Street.
Aquatica - Orlando
Aquatica is a water park that is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Aquatica is conveniently located right next door to the SeaWorld park. Aquatica is a park that you'll want to wear a bathing suit for. The Aquatica Orlando offers body slides, water slides, wave pools, and so much more.
Discovery Cove- Orlando
Discovery Cove is a theme park owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, and located in Orlando, Florida. It is the sister park of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando. Visitors to the park can interact with a range of marine animals including bottlenose dolphins.
Pirate's Dinner Adventures
Pirate's Dinner Adventure is an interactive Pirate stunt show that puts you right in the middle of all the action. Over 100 people from the audience is used during the show every night. You will be able to choose from 4 options-Captain’s Chicken Meal, Gluten-Free Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta, and Chicken Nuggets. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance.
Gatorland
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve in Kissimmee. Some animals you will be able to see at the park are alligators, crocodiles, wild cats, birds, snakes, and tortoises. Beside seeing animals, you will be able to see shows, go on the zip-line while you are flying over alligators, and playing mini-golf.
Hotel
When we are visiting this area, our family stays at the Staybridge Suites Orlando Royale Parc Suites located at 5876 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL. The hotel is near Old Town and has condo-style suites with separate living spaces and full kitchens, a free breakfast buffet, pool, a hot tub, a shuttle to the theme parks and at night you can get a drink at the tropical Tiki Bar.
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