Hurricane Milton – What’s Open Today in Orlando for Kids to Do

Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, you may be looking for a few things to do with your kids today in Orlando. Safety is the utmost priority so please follow all orders from local officials.

Here are a few places that are open today. Our team will provide updates as possible, based on their own safety and availability.

Please be careful and be kind to those who are working at any of the open businesses.

What’s Open in Orlando Today (Friday 10/11/24)

  • Walt Disney World Theme Parks open
  • Disney Springs open
  • Universal Orlando Theme Parks and CityWalk open

Kids’ Activities and Attractions – Open Today (Fri. 10/11/24) + This Weekend

Please verify all hours and operations by confirming with each venue directly. Our team has checked all websites and each business’s social media pages as best as possible.

Monkey Joe’s 
Two locations: Winter Park, FL, and Pointe Orlando
$24.99 per person
$9.99 (kids 2 and under)

Great News! Both locations are open today and this weekend!

You can enjoy inflatable obstacle courses and slides, a playground, and video games. There are designated toddler areas to help keep them safe from older, more active kids.

Arcade Games and Bounce Course at Monkey Joe's Winter Park Indoor Play for Kids
Monkey Joes Winter Park image by Dani Meyering

Monkey Joe’s has pizza and other concessions may be limited, so you may want to fuel up before you visit today. Grip socks are required.

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym 
North Orlando – 244 SR 436, CASSELBERRY, FL 32707

$18 (additional siblings $16 each)

Great news! We Rock the Spectrum in Casselberry is open today and this weekend. Each visitor may play for two hours with their caregiver alongside them. Clean socks are required.

This open-play facility provides a nurturing environment where kids can learn and explore through safe sensory experiences. Enjoy the arts and crafts area, a calming room, and therapy equipment.

We Rock the Spectrum North Orlando climbing area
We Rock the Spectrum North Orlando image by Dani Meyering

Kidiverse
7149 N. Frontage Rd, Orlando, Florida
$16.99 per child

We are not seeing any updates on their social media pages, we are trying to verify that they are indeed open.

Kids ages 0 – 12 can physical activity, and parent/child interaction. Parents can play with their children on play structures and in imagination-inspiring themed play areas, or relax and talk to other grown-ups while watching their children explore.

Grip socks are required.

a child climbs ropes at Kidiverse Indoor Play Area Orlando
Kidiverse Indoor Play Area Orlando image by Dani Meyering

Crayola Experience Orlando
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809

Crayola Experience Orlando and The Crayola Store will reopen tomorrow — Friday, Oct. 11

Attraction hours: Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Have a colorful time together at Crayola Experience Orlando – and there are Halloween happenings here on the weekend!

Creative Jane Art Studio
1781 W. Fairbanks Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
$25 (toddlers)
$55 (Pre-K) 
Prices vary for elementary children, teens, and adults 

Creative Jane is a great spot for your little creators to paint, draw, and make crafts. They are NOT open on Friday 10/11/2024 but will be open Saturday and Sunday.

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World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s
6875 Sand Lake Rd. Orlando, FL 32819
Free admission; additional cost for food and games

Also known as “Epic McD,” this 19,000 square foot restaurant location has all the food and fun you need for a rainy day. Kids can play on the large playground or enjoy over 100 arcade games. 

ICON Park Orlando
8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
FREE to visit – Most attractions are around $29.99 per person

There’s lots to do at ICON Park! Indoor attractions are available and there are plenty of great restaurants, including a great Kids Eat Free option.

A woman and toddler child stand in front of The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando
The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando Alayna Curry

Bass Pro Shop 
5156 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32819
Free admission

Explore the great outdoors while indoors at Bass Pro Shop Orlando.

Dezerland Orlando is also open today 10/11/24, right next door.

Funtastic Depot
6828 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822

Funtastic Depot is open and throwing a glow in the dark party tonight Friday 10/11/24.

Cost: Inflatable Concept Park: $14.95; All-Included Park Pass: $24.95

Millie Moo’s
4085 LB McLeod Rd. Suite E, Orlando, FL 32811
$15 (2 adults and 1 child for 2 hours)

The 3,000-square-foot open play area at Millie Moo’s has designated spaces for kids of different ages. Reservations are not required – but there are only so many visitors allowed per two hour timeslot.

NOTE: Reservations do not appear to be available today, but last we checked there is some availability on Sunday 10/13/24.

Please check Millie Moo’s website directly.

Millie Moos Image by Dani Meyering

One unique feature is the rubber flooring to keep infants, new walkers, and children with disabilities safe. Millie Moo’s café is 100% vegetarian. 

District Kids
1415 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765
$14 (kids over 12 months)

Located inside the Oviedo Mall, District Kids is a great indoor play facility for toddlers and early elementary-age children. In addition to inflatable bounce houses, kids can explore the miniature-sized construction site, diner, grocery store, science lab, and gas station.

Toddler Toys in Vet Room at District Kids Oviedo Indoor Play Place image by Dani Meyering

District Kids is associated with District Eat & Play right next door. District Eat & Play posted on their Instagram that they are open. 

Ripley’s Believe It or Not
8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Approximately $30 per person

The I-Drive location of Ripley’s Believe It or Not boasts 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, spread throughout 16 different display galleries. There’s also Ripley’s Mirror Maze right next door, where families can try to find their way into (and out of) a lighted hall of mirrors.

Arcade Monsters
3 locations
15 Alafaya Woods Blvd, Suite 117. Oviedo; 407-542-4499
1130 Townpark Ave #1122, Lake Mary; 407-878-3569
6362 International Drive, Orlando; 407-250-5680

Arcade Monsters is huge and has a small bar with drinks and snacks. Have a blast playing games in a 16,000 square feet of arcade gaming, restaurant, bar, merchandise store, and anime art exhibit space. Arcade Monsters is locally owned and fun for all ages.

Arcade Monsters is pretty active on Instagram and so far has not announced any closures.

We hope you remain safe, and please be sure to thank these local Orlando businesses for giving families a place to go now that Hurricane Milton is gone.

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Dani Meyering
Born and raised in the land of sunshine and dreams come true, Dani is a proud Orlando native. She loves sharing her hometown with others from the theme parks to Florida's natural beauty. With over 15 years of experience, Dani is thrilled to serve as our Managing Editor at Orlando Date Night Guide, Orlando Parenting, as well as Tampa Bay Date Night Guide.