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Orlando Family Travel Guide

4/3/19 - By Rose Gordon Sala

Plan a terrific Orlando family vacation with our guide to all the best things to do in Orlando with kids. We're reviewing the best amusement park rides for toddlers to teens, turning up great resorts, and checking out water parks. Read on for the best of Orlando, as well as other great Florida beaches, cities, and hotels and theme parks.

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An eco-tour of Shingle Creek. Image courtesy the Grande Lakes Adventure Experiences
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Check out the ultimate things to do in Orlando with kids — including attractions, fun events, beaches & lakes, museums, famed landmarks, and much more! There are so many things to do in Orlando with kids beyond the theme parks! While most people who don't live in Orlando only think of it as a theme park mecca, offering memories at Walt Disney World and Universal, locals know better. Florida's mega tourist destination offers a variety of fun things to do in Orlando with kids of all ages besides the obvious options. Whether you live... READ MORE

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