Cheap things to do in the greater Orlando area?

[ms_missy66]

Our trip is a bit far off, but I'm considering varying it up a bit. We always do full park days, every day. But this time, we're going for ten days in June and because of the heat and crowds, I know we'll need to take some time off. Obviously we can hit the pools, but what else off Disney property is there to do that is cheap, low-key and not likely to be crowded? We're not shoppers, so I'm thinking something more like a cool park, museum or zoo. Does anyone have ideas or good experiences to share? We don't mind driving a bit, if necessary. I'm thinking we may hit the Kennedy Space Center.

Thanks in advance! Oh and just in case this influences your suggestions, my daughters will be 7 and 5.

 

[Lovin' Disney]

I'm also interested in this...we're going for 10 days, but not spending every day at a park. My kids are around the same age as well.

 

[jen-fer]

Try googling Rock Springs in Apopka. We went there last year. We rented tubes right outside the park and spent all afternoon floating down the stream. It's about a 10 minute float that ends in a sanding beach area. We went mid May. I would imagine it would be crowded in the summer.