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3 Days in Orlando with Kids (Minus the Theme Parks): Itinerary From a Local Mom

Submitted by Charlotte B on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 8:06am

Spend a few hours exploring Orlando with Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours. Photo courtesy of the company

Take an Orlando trip with Mommy Poppins! As a local (born and raised), I'm here to tell you that there is so much more to do in Orlando with kids beyond the theme parks. If you are visiting Orlando for a long weekend or quick trip and want to avoid the high costs and crowds associated with theme parks, we’ve compiled the perfect three-day itinerary for an Orlando trip with kids. And since the Florida weather can be unpredictable, we've included both outdoor and indoor attractions. Plus, if your kids are older and can hang after the sun has set, we've included evening entertainment options for your Orlando visit.

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Free Indoor Playgrounds for Kids in Orlando to Have Fun

Submitted by Charlotte B on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 7:11am

Florida Mall Play Park is a free indoor playground for kids to let loose!

It's no surprise that Orlando has an abundance of indoor playground spots and indoor entertainment centers for families, but these can get pricey, especially if you have more than one child. Luckily, Orlando also has FREE indoor playground areas that allow kids to let loose and explore at no cost. From soft indoor playground spots at the mall, to a dino dig and real train car to explore, you're sure to find something for kids of all ages to enjoy. And who doesn't love FREE entertainment?!

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MLK Weekend 2023 Things to Do in Orlando: Parades, Jurassic World Live, Scottish Highland Games

Submitted by Charlotte B on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 8:30am

Learn about civil rights and have fun at Downtown Orlando's Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and performances. Photo courtesy of City of Orlando

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

We have the scoop on the best family events in Orlando and the surrounding area on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend! Families enjoy tributes to the civil rights icon in downtown Orlando, Kissimmee, and Eatonville on Saturday; Groveland on Sunday; and Apopka, Ocoee, Oviedo, and Winter Garden on Monday. It's the last weekend to enjoy the lights at the Asian Lantern Festival, and the first weekend to kick off Epcot International Festival of the Arts. There's also a wee bit of Scottish culture in Winter Springs, and dinosaurs stomping into the Amway Center this weekend at Jurassic World Live Tour.

Find all the fun happenings this month with the Best Things to Do in Orlando in January with Kids, and stay in the loop with Mommy Poppins for wonderful news and events you need to know about Orlando!

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Central Florida and Orlando Attractions Offering Free Preschool Passes

Submitted by Charlotte B on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:19am

Meet animals from around the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Photo courtesy of Busch Gardens

Three Central Florida attractions are offering free preschool passes for the entire calendar year, so it’s a great time to be a preschooler in Orlando! Kids can meet Elmo and his friends, enjoy animal interactions, and explore space at these fun attractions with these free preschool cards. But hurry, Florida residents have a limited time to take advantage of these great offers. Read on for all the details!

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Dinosaurs Roar into Orlando with the Jurassic World Live Tour in January

Submitted by Charlotte B on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 10:57am

Don't be fooled by those tiny arms--the dinosaurs at Jurassic World Live Tour are terrifying! Photo courtesy Feld Entertainment

Get your budding paleontologists and little dinosaur fanatics ready! The Jurassic World Live Tour returns to the Amway Center January 13-16, bringing the thrills of Jurassic World to audiences of all ages. Watch as your favorite dinosaurs from the hit film franchise take center stage in this live arena production. Fans can see Blue, everyone’s favorite Velociraptor, as well as a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus Rex and dozens more life-size dinosaurs operated by animatronics and performers.

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Best of January: 18 Cool Things to Do in Orlando with Kids

Submitted by Charlotte B on Fri, 12/30/2022 - 8:07am

Celebrate the creation of art and cuisine at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Photo courtesy of Disney

Central Florida is starting the New Year with lots of fun things to do with your family in January. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Orlando this January.

Grab tickets to take your little dinosaur fan to the Jurassic World Live Tour, coming to the Amway Center this month. At the theme parks in January, celebrate Elmo's Birthday and Sesame Street Kids' Weekend at SeaWorld and stroll the Festival of the Arts at Epcot. Join Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations in Kissimmee, Oviedo, Winter Garden, and a parade in downtown Orlando. Plus, enjoy the Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs, a chili cook-off in Orlando, and so much more. Read on for all the details!

Find more top winter fun in our Winter Activities Guide, including where to pick strawberries, things to do beyond the theme parks, and more.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters. Plus, be sure to follow us on Facebook!

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New Year's Weekend Things to Do in Orlando with Kids: Noon Year's Eve, Fireworks, First Day Hikes

Submitted by Charlotte B on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 8:24am

Ring in the New Year with an epic fireworks display at Magic Kingdom. Photo courtesy of Disney

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this New Year's weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your holiday weekend list!

The countdown to 2023 is on! This New Year's weekend in Orlando features a host of thrilling activities for the whole family. Have your family ring in the New Year with early celebrations at Brevard Zoo, Orlando Science Center, Monkey Joe's, and more. Older kids may enjoy catching midnight fireworks at SeaWorld, Sunset Walk, Mount Dora, and Avalon Park. And start the New Year enjoying the beautiful outdoors at a First Day Hike in one of Florida's amazing state parks. Whatever you choose, have a happy New Year and know Mommy Poppins will be with you in Orlando all through 2023.

Fill up your calendar for the remainder of Orlando's holiday break with strawberry picking, gazing at holiday lights, and more ideas in our Winter Activities Guide.

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Best of 2022 Orlando Kid Edition: Top Openings, Happenings, and Other Awesome Stuff We Loved

Submitted by Charlotte B on Sun, 12/25/2022 - 8:01am

Get ready for a wild ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which opened at Epcot in 2022. Photo courtesy of Disney

It’s been a great year for new attractions in Central Florida! New in 2022 in Orlando were the openings of a brand new amusement park – Peppa Pig Theme Park – as well as new coasters such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot and Ice Breaker at Sea World. We’ve rounded up a "best of Orlando" list of what was new in 2022.

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