Other than WDW, what do you like to do?

[XYSRUS]

Going to Orlando in March. We aren't going to WDW. What other places/things to do did you and your family enjoy? We were thinking Sea World? Discovery Cove? Aquatica? Busch Gardens? Ages of all the kids are in my siggy. What can you recommend?

 

[dgr1973]

Last year we did a non-Disney Orlando trip and went to Universal and Seaworld. We have also been to Aquatica in the past and it was fun! We all had a great time at Universal and the rides are more geared toward older kids but they do still have alot for younger ones too. We have been to Seaworld a few times and always love it, such a nice relaxing day but some really awesome shows and cool rides too!

 

[roxannex]

We've been to Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Universal. All are fun! We did Discovery Cove twice and the 2nd time did not do the dolphin package and had more fun. It was a lot like a beach day.

 

[GingerJay]

Definitely try Universal/Islands of Adventure! Your ages of your kids are perfect! It's such a fun park

 

[stazmatic]

We just went to Gatorland this week and I was really surprised how much we all loved it. It was very relaxing and laid back and the boys esp loved all of the reptiles, etc.

 

[gabzee]

We have been to Universal Studios/ Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove many times and we love all of them. I would definitely suggest any of these parks and your kids are the perfect age.

 

[Darcy03231]

We did a central Florida vacation one year and did Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Wet n' Wild, and Ripley's Believe it or Not. We all had a great time. We bought the Orlando Flex Pass as we were there for two weeks and I thought it was a great value. We had 5 kids with us at the time and the were 3, 9, 12, 14 & 16.

 

[UndercoverMama]

Definitely Universal and IOA

 

[Keacc]

A great day trip is Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, about 1/2 hour drive from WDW. They have a lot of planes from WW I and WW II and you can get in many of them. They also have flight simulators that you can try. http://www.fantasyofflight.com/