Things to do in Orlando

[eeyore.donkey]

Other than the obvious what is there to do in Orlando?
We have three free days and would like something to do.

 

[diznygirl]

The obviousl answer is "How can you possibly have free days while visiting Orlando??"



When will you be here?

 

[eeyore.donkey]

The obviousl answer is "How can you possibly have free days while visiting Orlando??"



When will you be here?

23rd Dec-6th Jan

 

[5mins2disney]

Hehe... it's hard for me to imagine running out of things to do in Orlando...in 3 trips over the last 2 years (and 2 upcoming) I still feel like we've barely scratched the surface! We still haven't made it to the 2 Disney water parks, Universal, did a small part of Seaworld last trip, haven't been golfing there yet, and SO much more!

I have a section on my website with 100s of other sections and alternatives for you to check out though, and links / phone #s of various area activities:

http://www.5mins2disney.com/thingstodo.htm

Pretty much if you can imagine it and are into it, it's here for you to experience, only possible exception I can think of is snow skiing! (But they do have water skiing! LOL) Enjoy!

- George

 

[diznygirl]

Well, ICE! will still be going on at Gaylord Palms, and Celebration will still be having snow falling on Market Street until the 31st.

And of course, there are all the dinner shows.

 

[eeyore.donkey]

Thank you everyone.

Coming from a very cold UK ICE! at Gaylord looks interesting, hubby will love it, off to book tickets!

 

[FLParadisevilla]

Celebration has snow every night in Dec. We have not made it to that yet and may not this trip. Thier are a bunch of shops etc. there to enjoy.

Old town Kissimmee you can get the link to that from our site.
http://www.floridasparadisevilla.com/attractions.htm

Golfing if you like that, helicoptor tours, Manatee tours, air boat tours, Gatorland, outlet malls.

We have barley brushed the surface of things to do as well!
I guess that means more and more trips!

 

[isla bonita]

We pick our own fruit
http://www.showcaseofcitrus.com/

Last time My husband and brother in law rented a Harley I went for a short ride but then my sons took over
http://www.harley-davidson.com/SV/Rent/en/rentalandtours.asp?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US&HDCWPSession=DlLcvR4zpVjh718S4vJ1nLzLVQzlGyxghDlpcpPJXtptdXvhhC0X!976980882!262704913

Nature Paths
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/florida/preserves/art5523.html

old town car and motorcycle shows
http://www.old-town.com/

Go Karts boys loved it sons, husband and BIL
http://www.fun-spot.com/hours.htm

 

[FLParadisevilla]

We just got back from Celebration they have snow every night on Main street, and some great shops and restaurants as well!
A train ride for $3.00 and handsome cab rides as well!
For the month of December

 

[ducklite]

Lakeridge Winery in Clermont offers free tastings and tours.

http://www.lakeridgewinery.com/

It's about a half hour drive from WDW. While you are in the area, you can also visit the Citrus Tower, and Lake Louisa State Park.

Anne

 

[spiceycat]

want to see christmas stuff?

both kissimmee and orlando have stuff

www.floridakiss.com

www.orlandoinfo.com

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Don't forget Kennedy Space Center. It's only 1 hr drive (very easy drive) from Orlando. We went last May for the 1st time, 9th trip to Orlando and loved it. I was only going to pacify dh who kept bugging. I wanted him to go w/kids so I could shop but I'm so glad I went. It was much more interesting than I expected. We did the NASA Up Close Tour and it was very informative. We spent an entire day there and never even had time for the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Will have to save it for next time!

 

[myosotisd]

You can go in the Florida Mall, the mm's shop is great

after you can play mini golf, shopping on International drive, and eat in a buffet like golden corral

 

[Missec]

Celebration has snow every night in Dec. We have not made it to that yet and may not this trip. Thier are a bunch of shops etc. there to enjoy.

Old town Kissimmee you can get the link to that from our site.
http://www.floridasparadisevilla.com/attractions.htm

Golfing if you like that, helicoptor tours, Manatee tours, air boat tours, Gatorland, outlet malls.

We have barley brushed the surface of things to do as well!
I guess that means more and more trips!

Isn't the Ripleys Musem there?

 

[KQAN]

Downtown Orlando is often overlooked by tourists, but you should consider it. You can walk around Lake Eola and visit the Thornton Park area, where there are shops, restaurants, bars, and historic homes and neighborhoods. Also check out College Park for trendy shops, restaurants, wine bars, etc.

 

[hmp2z]

Ditto on the Lake Eola recommendation. It has a weekend Farmer's Market (I can't remember whether it's Saturday or Sunday), but the market itself is really small. The lake has such an eclectic & interesting grouping of people, and is a neat place to people watch. Last time we were there, there were the Farmer's Market customers, family groups feeding the birds, homeless guys yelling or sleeping on benches, tai chi groups doing their thing, and a group of anime re-enacters dressed in funky outfits, pink wigs & such. Very neat.

Mount Dora is also fun to visit. They have the Ridgeback Winery, which, unlike Lakeridge, is right in town so doesn't have the lovely fields. It does have a wider selection of wines, though, ranging from dry wines to the dessert ice wine. There are lake cruises available here, as well as town tours offered by Segway of Central Florida. I think the tea shop is neat, too. It's a fun place to spend some time.

The Millennia Mall is pretty upscale & is located right next to a very clean Krispy Kreme (vs. the dirty, smoky one on 192).

Picking citrus at the place on 27 is great fun, and they sometimes have live entertainment.

This is all that we've found so far, but we keep exploring, and I'll post if we come up with better ideas

Cheers!
Heather W