Top 20 Best Things to Do in Orlando
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Orlando

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  • Universal Orlando Resorttop_1
    󰺂10
    662.8
    Orlando.Universal Studios Area11.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUniversal Orlando's Magical Winter Holiday Celebration | Nov 21, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Interact with pop culture icons
    󱓊Two themed zones with plenty of activities
    󱨠Saved by 784 users󱨠881 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    、银河~、银河~

    On the last day of Universal Studios Florida's Halloween event, the lines for the haunted houses were terrifying, 30-45% longer than expected. It was infuriating! Universal sold a huge number of express passes and priority guided tours, leading to a lot of customers cutting in line. The Halloween atmosphere on night was great, like a giant escape room! The first one or two haunted houses were okay, but after a while, you get used to them and don't have a strong reaction anymore. The NPCs in the haunted houses wear masks, not makeup, which makes it less authentic. At Universal Studios, bring a crossbody bag. Small lockers are free, while large lockers cost $3 for 30 minutes. Don't come to Universal Studios for Halloween in the last few days—the lines are outrageous!

  • Walt Disney World Resorttop_2
    󰺂10
    703.61
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort25.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoJungle Cruise Returns: A Magical Holiday Adventure in 2025 | Nov 3, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Disneyland: Diverse vacation destination cluster
    󱓊Four themed parks and two water parks
    󱨠Saved by 995 users󱨠570 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    、银河~、银河~

    I highly recommend Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, Epcot is also good, Hollywood is the least impressive. The Magic Kingdom's fireworks display is spectacular, even on weekdays. Magic Kingdom, Hollywood, and Epcot all have fireworks shows. Hollywood has two types of fireworks shows: a Mickey Mouse water show and a fireworks display of the building's signboard. Animal Kingdom doesn't have fireworks; the Tree of Life light show only starts at 8 PM. (See App) Overall, the experience isn't as good as Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, or Shanghai Disneyland, and I wouldn't highly recommend it! The ones in Asia are generally better!

  • John F. Kennedy Space Centertop_3
    󰺂9.0
    340.25
    Brevard County71.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHolidays in Space: Drone Show Spectacular at Kennedy Space Center | Dec 19, 2025-Dec 30, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Experience Apollo 11 launch and landing simulations
    󰋄Apollo 11 launch & landing simulation
    󱨠Saved by 213 users󱨠299 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I have always longed to be the center of this world's aerospace technology since I was a child. Today, I finally got my wish and took my family to check in. Although it was slightly less than expected, I was already satisfied.

  • SeaWorld Orlando
    4
    󰺂8.2
    377.16
    Orange County.SeaWorld Area16.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Killer Whale Show at SeaWorld Orlando Is Here to Amaze You
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Nighttime water light & fireworks
    Hand-feed dolphins and interact with penguins
    󱨠Saved by 292 users󱨠266 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    、银河~、银河~

    The all-day meal pass is a great deal; you'll be stuffed. I ate four meals that day (a la carte prices in the park are much higher, 20%-45% more than at Disneyland). It's open for 12 hours a day, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. On the day I went, there was a 5-minute fireworks show in the evening, with plenty of fireworks, comparable to Disneyland's Magic Kingdom. There are six roller coasters, especially the stand-up roller coaster, which is very fun. Although the roller coasters are very high and the slopes are very steep, the speed actually decreases during the descent, so you won't experience a strong feeling of weightlessness. I recommend watching the orca, dolphin, nighttime music show, and ice show – all are quite good!

  • LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
    5
    󰺂7.7
    203.55
    Winter Haven68.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHolidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort | Dec 6, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊LEGO-themed water fun awaits!
    󱨜32 million bricks recreate landmarks
    󱨠Saved by 100 users󱨠104 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Ihsanullah SaadatIhsanullah Saadat

    LEGOLAND® Florida Resort offers a fantastic family-friendly experience with its creative rides, engaging attractions, and impressive LEGO displays, making it a must-visit for both kids and adults.

  • Gatorland
    6
    󰺂6.8
    145.02
    Orange County20.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Close-up photos with crocodiles & pythons
    󱓊Close-up with crocodiles & pythons
    󱨠76% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Loved this place . Fun and enjoyable to visit . We all have a good time. Excited to see that white alligator.

  • WonderWorks Orlando
    7
    󰺂6.7
    162.69
    Orange County.International Drive14.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    Fun challenges in upside-down environment
    󱓊Unique upside-down visual experience
    󱨠47% positive reviews
    4.1/5
    M57***87M57***87

    It was quite fun inside, but probably because of the weather caused by the tornado, many outdoor activity venues were closed. On the day we went there, there were many tourists and the queues took more than 40 minutes to enter. It was raining heavily in the middle and there was no place to stay. It was soaking wet, but it is still worth going with children.

  • The Florida Aquarium
    8
    󰺂6.3
    309.51
    Tampa>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Touch & feed dolphins closely
    500,000-gallon coral reef tunnel
    4.7/5
    Hose PereiraHose Pereira

    There are three sand shark with have got their own names. Enormous tanks of ocean water contain a lot of marine species. This place is situated near an other great museum SS American Victory which is a museum.

  • The Orlando Eye
    9
    󰺂6.2
    112.53
    Orange County.International Drive13.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Americas 50 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    Private party room overlooking Orlando
    Orlando culture multimedia in cabin
    󱨠53% positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Janexx08Janexx08

    hesitant to try this wheel but so glad i did. the rides was super smooth. my family had a fantastic time, and the whole experience was even better than i expect.

  • SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
    10
    󰺂5.6
    132.37
    Orange County.International Drive13.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆360° marine life viewing
    Ocean exploration on International Drive
    4.1/5
    Hopper-Hughey TravelersHopper-Hughey Travelers

    Had a blast. We will definitely be back. I felt like I was under the sea. The tickets were cheap. I recommend it to anyone.

What Best Things to Do are there in Orlando?
These are all Best Things to Do in Orlando:Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, John F. Kennedy Space Center, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Orlando?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Orlando include:Universal Orlando Resort:4.8, Walt Disney World Resort:4.7, John F. Kennedy Space Center:4.6, SeaWorld Orlando:4.6, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort:4.6
At what locations in Orlando can Best Things to Do in Orlando be found?
The Best Things to Do in Orlando are mainly located in:Universal Orlando Resort:Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort:Bay Lake, John F. Kennedy Space Center:Brevard County, SeaWorld Orlando:Orange County, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort:Winter Haven
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