🏰 Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions Near Disney World (Besides the Parks!)
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June 25, 2025
🏰 Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions Near Disney World (Besides the Parks!)
Published on June 25, 2025 by Florida Premier Rentals
🏰 Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions Near Disney World (Besides the Parks!)
🎡 Overview
While Disney World is the star attraction, there’s a whole world of family-friendly fun just minutes away. Whether you’re looking for a rest day from the parks or want to stretch your Orlando itinerary, these off-park adventures deliver unforgettable memories—without the long lines. Best of all, they’re within a short drive from our Florida Premier Rentals vacation homes.
Here are the top 10 family attractions near Disney World to add to your 2025 vacation list!
See Florida’s famous reptiles up close at this old-school gem. From gator wrestling shows to a petting zoo and splash pad, Gatorland is a hit with younger kids—and parents.
A budget-friendly alternative to the theme parks with go-karts, kiddie rides, a wooden rollercoaster, and an arcade. You only pay for what you ride!
📍 10 minutes from Disney
🎠 3. Old Town Kissimmee
Stroll through this charming, retro-style entertainment district filled with vintage shops, fun rides, and family events like classic car shows.
📍 10 minutes from Disney
🎯 4. ICON Park
Ride The Wheel for stunning views, visit SEA LIFE Aquarium, or explore Madame Tussauds. ICON Park has something for everyone—plus tons of dining options.
📍 20 minutes from Disney
🚤 5. Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
Zoom across the Everglades on a real airboat! Spot gators in the wild and learn about Florida’s natural ecosystems with expert guides.
📍 30 minutes from Disney
🦒 6. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Home to over 350 animals, a splash zone, and a zipline adventure course—this zoo makes a fantastic full-day trip for families with kids of all ages.
📍 45 minutes from Disney
⛳ 7. Disney’s Winter Summerland Mini Golf
Perfect for younger kids or an evening of fun after the parks, this whimsical mini golf course offers two holiday-themed courses near Blizzard Beach.
📍 5 minutes from Disney
🎭 8. Capone’s Dinner & Show
For a memorable night out, enjoy a roaring 1920s-style dinner theater with comedy, music, and plenty of audience participation.
📍 15 minutes from Disney
🧪 9. WonderWorks Orlando
An “edu-tainment” favorite featuring over 100 interactive exhibits, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and a laser tag arena inside an upside-down building!
📍 20 minutes from Disney
🌿 10. Celebration Town Center
Slow things down with a walk through the picturesque town built by Disney. Enjoy lakeside dining, boutique shopping, and family bike rentals.
📍 10 minutes from Disney
✨ Ready for an Off-Park Adventure?
At Florida Premier Rentals, our vacation villas put you within easy reach of these incredible attractions—and just minutes from the Disney gates. Whether you’re planning downtime between park days or looking for something unique, these family-friendly gems complete the perfect Orlando getaway.
📍 Explore our top-rated villas today at FloridaPremierRentals.com 📞 Have questions? We’re happy to help you find the perfect rental for your family!
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Customer Reviews
Florida Premier Rentals
Customer Reviews
Ashley Young 05/05/2025
Awesome family vacation. Everything was great for our family of five including an almost 2, 4, and 7yo, and a set of grandparents. Plenty of space and great resort amenities and location.
John Cooper 04/24/2025
Fun Experience, This was a fantastic property. The house was great. The only negative was we couldn't get the pool or hot tub to work properly, but the management company refunded our money. Florida Premiere Rentals is a 1st class company and they did what was right. Thank you.
Martin Wolfe 03/23/2025
Disney trip
Convenient spacious clean. Well appointed. Kids loved the pool and were in it on off days. All in all excellent place to stay.
Angela Griffith 03/24/2025
Great location to spend while in Orlando, relaxing!
This property was absolutely perfect for our family of 6 and we could have hosted more for sure!
Tina Antolik 03/29/2025
Amazing Disney Family Vacation Home
The property was exactly as described. Management was very responsive. We had a great time.
Kathy Herzog 04/04/2025
House was great, but not really set up for toddlers with the glass top tables. The Moana room was a big hit for the kids. The playground and splash pad were wonderful!
Gregory Abbink 04/02/2025
Clean, spacious and great location!
We truly enjoyed our stay- it provided lots of room for everyone and we were pleased with the cleanliness and functionality. We also felt very safe in the gated community.
Jo-Anne Perkins 03/18/2025
We really enjoyed this VRBO unit and thought it was well appointed, clean and in a good location.Staff were easy to communicate with and responsive.Definately rent this unit again, thanks!
Bob Murphy 02/28/25
Very Nice Home for a Family Stay
The home is spacious, and very well appointed. We enjoyed our stay here very much.
Sharleen Koepp 02/16/2025
It was amazing
Our family loved the private pool & hot tub. Would be nice to have float tubes and a ball especially for kids. Loved the large living/entertainment spaces & 4 bedrooms.Kitchen could have basic spices in the cupboard. Our toaster wasn’t working so called to report it & they promptly delivered a new one. Great place, close to Disney. Highly recommend.
