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June 25, 2025

🏰 Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions Near Disney World (Besides the Parks!)

🏰 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!


🐊 1. Gatorland

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.

📍 15 minutes from Disney


🎢 2. Fun Spot America – Kissimmee

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!


Customer Reviews

Florida Premier Rentals

Customer Reviews

Jennifer DeLeonardis

07/07/2025
Beautiful property. The pool and game room were definitely the best part of the whole stay! The pool was very clean, someone came twice in the week we were there to clean it. The kids had a blast in the game room! There was plenty of room for everyone. The property manager was quick to respond to all our questions. We will definitely come back. We made a lot of memories with the other family we were with!

David Procious 07/13/2025

The house was incredible , the pool and hot tub was a warm and cool sensation , the bedrooms were as the pictures showed. Extremely comfortable and charming for the kids. The game room was an extra touch and very nice for family entertainment. The kids enjoyed the house and pool as much as Disney World.

Stefany Foster 07/06/2025

Great! Clean and quite close to everything. Thank you!

Kahea Tomberlin

07/23/2025
Perfect place for our family
The house was exactly as described in the listing. Lots of room for 7 of us. Well equipped kitchen for cooking. Very clean. We loved using the pool after the long days at Disney and Universal Parks. Great location to restaurants and grocery stores. The game room was a family favorite! We loved our stay and would definitely recommend our family and friends to book this house.

Ashley Law 07/21/2025

The home we stayed in was very clean. Great communication! Will be staying again!

David Perez 07/22/2025

Everything was wonderful. We could not have stayed in better place.

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!
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