Ripleys and Wonderworks

[Debs Hill]

Has anyone been to either of these? Are they worth it? What should I expect?

 

[floridalol]

Both are very good. A good way of spending a couple of hours or so in each. Perfect for a "rest" day when you have had enough of lounging round the pool.

Both are museum type places with exhibits of the extraordinary. Lots of hands-on things to do as well with a few surprises which I won't tell because it spoils the impact.

 

[TracyK]

I agree with Floridalol. I've done both of these and I enjoyed them both as a break from the parks. We spent an evening at Wonderworks but found we only needed an hour or so at Ripleys. We went first thing in the morning and as we were the only ones there we got through it quickly.
http://www.wonderworksonline.com/
http://www.ripleysorlando.com/
Tracy

 

[crazyme5kids]

Wonderworks also has a dinner show. It is a magic/comedy show, all you can eat pizza and beer, sangria (it might have been wine) or soda. It was entertaining, and after we went through yhe museum.It was a nice evening.

 

[adrien32]

I usually can't tear myself away from the parks, but we went to Ripley's in June and had a great time. My five-year-old thought it was the best, although I thought some of the displays were kind graphic and might scare really young kids. My daughter did fine, though.

 

[melomouse]

Hi -

I have not been to Ripley's, but went to Wonderworks another day after we had been to the Orlando Science Center.

Science Center is cleaner, cheaper, has IMAX, more diverse age-appropriate activities ( 5 floors!) and duplcates many of the hands-on activities at Wonderworks. We did OSC first, after that, I felt that Wonderworks was a rip-off. Somed parts felt crowded, cheesy and worn.

Then again - that building on an angle is something to be seen.

JMHO! Good luck and enjoy!!!