7 Affordable Summer Break Day Trips from Orlando with Kids
Break out of the norm and have fun with your family. We’re sharing summer day trip ideas most within an hour’s drive of Orlando.
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Is the Villains Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Too Scary for Kids? What Families Should Know
Wondering if the new Disney Villains show at Hollywood Studios is too scary for kids? Here’s what parents need to know, including sensory tips, story themes, and why it’s worth seeing more than once.
Disney’s New The Little Mermaid Show: 3 Highlights and Tips for Families
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers stunning visuals, new technology, and heartfelt performances.
Sensory-Friendly Tips for Visiting Epic Universe – from a Neurodivergent Mom
Visiting Epic Universe with a sensory-sensitive child? Here are real tips, quiet spaces, and what to expect across each land to plan a smooth experience.
Aquatica Orlando with Kids: Essential Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
Not sure which Orlando water park to visit? Or perhaps you’ve decided Aquatica Orlando is the one for you. I’ve been to this tropical water park multiple times over the past few years. It’s one of our favorite places to swim with kids in Orlando. Make the most of…
Helping Kids Dream Big: A Conversation with Author Brad Meltzer Â
Brad Meltzer is best known for his bestselling thrillers and inspiring children’s series Ordinary People Change the World. With a deep belief in the power of storytelling and character, he helps young readers see themselves in history’s greatest heroes. This weekend, May 17, he joins Orlando Public Library’s Orlando…
Last-Minute Summer Camps with Open Spots in Orlando and Central Florida
Still looking for summer plans? Explore last-minute summer camps in Orlando and Central Florida that still have openings.
12 Best Indoor Activities for Kids in Lake County
With tons of lakes, hills, and open-air spaces, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures for families in Lake County. But Floridians know, and visitors quickly learn, that the weather of our great outdoors isn’t always great for family fun. Families need plenty of choices when it comes to indoor…
Summer Reading Programs for Kids in Orlando (2025)
Summer Reading Programs at each of the Orlando area library systems are a great ideas for kids – and each program is free! We’re sharing the dates and details of these programs.
Terra Play Center Lake Nona: 4 Things to Know About This Indoor Playground
Terra Play Center is now open in Lake Nona, offering a thoughtful indoor play experience for children ages 6 months to 8 years. I had the chance to visit during a hosted soft opening with my husband and our elementary school-age son. He loved exploring the physical equipment, especially…
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