Orlando Attractions during the Day

[Jedimike]

We (family of four, children are now young adults) are going to be in Orlando in August. We'll have some park time at the beginning of the week, but on two days in a row, we'll have Epcot After Hours on a Thursday followed by MNSSHP on a Friday. No park tickets for those two days, so we'll be free until 7 PM on Thursday and free until 4 PM on Friday -- looking for suggestions of things to do in Orlando during the morning/early afternoon on those days (other than Disney Springs or a theme park)? We will have a car. Thanks in advance!

 

[hardcorestitch]

In the early afternoon, I would head over to a nearby mall like the Florida Mall. Or, you can head to the Disney mini golf courses (Fantasia Fairways or Winter Summerland).

In the morning, I would suggest set up a nice breakfast. Perhaps ‘Ohana if available.

 

[babyruth]

Character warehouses! They are in the outlet locations nearby. Discount Disney shopping!

 

[PetePanMan]

We like exploring nearby small towns ( for lunch, bbq, bakeries etc) and various state parks with springs. We went to Mt Dora last trip. Our adult sons really enjoy swimming in the springs. Some of the state parks have canoeing, tubing etc

 

[Shellyred8]

We enjoy mini-golf, so when we have a car we like to explore the various non-disney mini-golf courses in the Kissimmee/Orlando area.
There are some other non-Disney water parks in the area, if you like those.
There is a botanical garden in Orlando.
In downtown Orlando there is Lake Eola. You can rent swan peddal boats there. This might be fun for the kids. There is also a walking path all the way around the lake and several eating establishments to try.
If you are a Gideons Bakehouse fan, you could check out their place at the East End Market Place. There are some other shops in that building that are fun to explore.
Old Town in Kissimmee might be a good option to try out.

 

[Upatnoon]

We (family of four, children are now young adults) are going to be in Orlando in August. We'll have some park time at the beginning of the week, but on two days in a row, we'll have Epcot After Hours on a Thursday followed by MNSSHP on a Friday. No park tickets for those two days, so we'll be free until 7 PM on Thursday and free until 4 PM on Friday -- looking for suggestions of things to do in Orlando during the morning/early afternoon on those days (other than Disney Springs or a theme park)? We will have a car. Thanks in advance!

I would try to eat near the parks somewhere before your party entry so you are full and ready to go when you enter.

It will be hot and humid, so I would suggest doing something in air conditioning.

Before we had an Ikea where we live, we always enjoyed going there. Cheap, fun to walk around in.

 

[hardcorestitch]

Character warehouses! They are in the outlet locations nearby. Discount Disney shopping!

Remember, ONLY Orlando Vineland and Orlando International Premium Outlets are the OFFICIAL DISNEY CHARACTER WAREHOUSES with LEGIT Disney merchandise. Any so called “Disney Outlet” outside of those two may likely be part of a money laundering scheme or local crime ring which may include stolen items. Even if it isn’t either case, the merchandise you may find at those fake Disney stores outside of the bubble may be counterfeit or of poor quality.

 

[DL1WDW2]

Would love to know how you are surviving the month of Augustsince it is almost over.
We have been having lots of thunder & lightning and heavy rain showers for the past 2 weeks !
I am usually wishing I was at POP Century or BLT to enjoy those storms !
And it usually clears up by evening hours!
Hope your trip was fun or will be fun !
Are you brave enough to rent a pontoon to sail . We like to pack a picnic lunch Theyinspect No alcohol allowed …but they are easy like driving a car!
When we pass the Wilderness Cabins we like to blast music from Nemo Beyond the sea on the ships loud speakers .
And of course YoHo YoHo a pirates life for me .
You can connect your online music to the boat speakers from your iPhone…
And those cast members that monitor the water Keep a close watch for safety .

 

[DL1WDW2]

Remember, ONLY Orlando Vineland and Orlando International Premium Outlets are the OFFICIAL DISNEY CHARACTER WAREHOUSES with LEGIT Disney merchandise. Any so called “Disney Outlet” outside of those two may likely be part of a money laundering scheme or local crime ring which may include stolen items. Even if it isn’t either case, the merchandise you may find at those fake Disney stores outside of the bubble may be counterfeit or of poor quality.

Some of them are safeish &fun to look at
I have the same feelings about the Florida Mall safe for daytime but not at night !
That gift shop on Charles Bronson that is shaped to look like a Florida Orange would be fun …It was probably our first stop when we arrived inFlorida a few years ago! Plus the billboards are always a fun surprise .
Not too far from WDW