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    Gatorland

    Gatorland

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    33.0 mi
    Free parking
    Kid friendly

    We are in Orlando for a family vacation and this was on our to-do list. I absolutely recommend…read morecoming here, especially when they open to beat that heat a little bit! If you plan your day right with cooling towels, water, fans, etc., this is actually a really really fun experience! There's also a splash pad here too! We didn't sign up for anything extra, just general admission. We did buy gator food. It was kinda neat because you could essentially feed them any time throughout the walk! There's lots of signage with literature about the gators and history. We really enjoyed our time here, excited to come back if we're in town again!

    I was in Orlando for work and decided to spend my Friday going to the most Floridian attraction I…read morecould find. This place was so much fun and did not disappoint! There is so much to see and do there. I was pleasantly surprised by how large the whole place was. I got there right at opening at 10am to sign up for the capybara experience, but the petting zoo did not open until 11am, so the gentleman at the ticketing gate recommended that I line up around 10:55am. The capybara experience was $15, and it includes a 10-minute time slot from 2-3pm to feed and pet capybaras. If that is all you are here for, apparently Gatorland does allow re-entry so you can just reserve a time slot and come back during your assigned time. I would highly recommend this experience if you are even remotely interested. It was a really cool opportunity, and I did not feel rushed or crowded at all during my time slot (12 people total). Other than that, I enjoyed the shows and train ($3 for unlimited rides all day). There are a variety of animals to see outside of just alligators and crocodiles, so I think there is something for everyone. This is an affordable option ($34) for a day of fun that does not involve large crowds. I spent about 4-5 hours here but could have probably stayed longer if it were not so hot. The website says food and drinks are not allowed, but honestly no one checked. Free parking is a plus!

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    Zip over alligators at the Screamin' Gator Zip Line
    Zip over alligators at the Screamin' Gator Zip Line
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    Leucistic alligator
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    LEGOLAND

    LEGOLAND

    3.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    9.4 mi

    Good: * My preschoolers (1 & 3 y/o) could ride the majority…read moreof the rides. * Staff are very friendly and helpful. If you experience a delay, they will do whatever they can to make it better. (I got stuck on a ride for 15 minutes and was given a free FastPass for my whole group. * The majority of the rides had no wait times, and you could walk right on. If there was a wait, it was usually 5 minutes or less. * The park has indoor play areas. * They provide amazing baby care areas (Located in the indoor play areas), they have high chairs, a kitchen area, changing stations, and a dark area with rocking chairs for breastfeeding or to get a little one to sleep. * Most of the park is shady, which helps out a lot on the hot days. * Food prices are reasonable. They are cheaper than other amusement parks we have been to. Bad: * Have to read the small print! If you get a souvenir cup, it is only for unlimited refills that day. Any additional days cost another $10.99. * The water park has very strict rules. There are height requirements for every slide on the playground, and they will measure your kid every time. Additionally, they have a lot of rules for the wave pool even when the waves aren't going. It's a 10-minute wait. * Lifeguard seems to make up rules, or not all rules are listed. Ugly: * The water park lifeguards are confrontational. The water park has strict rules, and the lifeguard has no problem kicking kids out of the area. I watched lifeguards pull a kid (probably 3 or 4) from a slide by his life vest because they had a one-kid-on-the-slide rule. I get the rule, but it's not serious enough to put their hands on a child. We were only in the park for 4 hours and witnessed 3 arguments between parents and lifeguards, and the lifeguards always seemed to escalate the situation rather than de-escalate it. Overall, it was the worst part of Legoland for us. * The park hours were another huge downfall for us. The Water park closes at 4, and the whole park closes at 5. During summer hours (June/July), the water park closes at 5, and the whole park closes at 6. Overall, the main Legoland park was amazing, and I love how they have rides and activities for all ages. I personally would not pay extra for the waterpark.

    This was my 4th stay at the Legoland Florida Pirate Hotel (July 3-5, 2026). We keep coming back…read morebecause we've always liked it, but this visit made me feel like Legoland is heading down a bad path -- especially with customer service and the growing nickel‑and‑dime vibe. Even a couple employees hinted at the same "yeah, I know this sucks" feeling. The park itself is still good, but the hotel experience has dropped noticeably. Hotel & Room Check‑in was fine, and room 125 was clean. Pirate Hotel rooms are usually great, but the shower had almost no water pressure, which made it frustrating to use. They also added a new store right at the entrance, even though there's already one next to the check‑in counter. It feels unnecessary and adds to the "sell you something at every turn" atmosphere. Dining We went to Bricks for dinner, and I should have remembered the food quality is consistently poor. For $80-$90 for three people, it's nowhere near worth the price. * The fried rice was undercooked -- same issue every stay. * The spaghetti station tasted processed and under‑seasoned. * The salad bar wasn't being maintained, which is concerning when so many kids eat from it. Breakfast the next morning was okay, but the service was disorganized. Our waitress repeated our order perfectly, then brought something different. Honestly, breakfast should just be a buffet. Waiting for pre‑prepped food to be delivered makes no sense and slows everything down. My advice: skip Legoland hotel dining entirely. Uber Eats or picking up food is a better option. Parking This was the worst part of the stay. We left to pick up food Saturday night and came back to no parking available. Staff told us to "just keep driving around." After 40 minutes of circling, we went inside and were told the hotel "doesn't guarantee parking," even though we paid for it. Meanwhile, valet was taking up 30% of the lot, and more than half of those valet spots were empty. Guests were left circling endlessly or parking in the general Legoland lot, which isn't covered and is a long walk. It felt like the hotel simply didn't care. Kids Experience They removed the daily in‑room treasure hunt, which used to be one of the best parts for kids. Another cutback while prices go up. Overall We've enjoyed past stays, but this visit was disappointing enough that I'm giving the hotel 2 out of 6 stars. The park is still great, but the hotel needs serious improvements -- better food, better parking management, and better customer service. I'm sharing this across social media because I hope someone at Legoland actually listens. Right now, it feels like they're doubling down on bad practices.

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    New Lego characters, Kai and Nya
    New Lego characters, Kai and Nya
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    Wild Florida Adventure Park

    Wild Florida Adventure Park

    4.5
    (394 reviews)
    32.0 mi

    My 17 year old daughter and I had so much fun at Wild Florida! We visited both the Gator Park, the…read moredrive thru safari, and the lemur experience and all were well worth the price of admission. First the safari - You drive your own car through this safari and in our experience, you really don't have to worry about damage to your vehicle. There are so many animals, many species that I didn't recognize. When we entered the safari, we were given a booklet that had photos and brief descriptions of all of the animals, and that was a huge help in identifying what we were viewing. I loved that we could go at our own pace and there were plenty of pull-offs for us to use if the vehicles behind us wanted to travel more quickly. The animals trulya re right in front of you - most are wandering freely without cages, fences, or other barriers, and at times we had to stop to let animals cross the road in front of our car! At the end of the safari, there is a place where you can park your car and go up to a platform to feed the giraffes ($5 per person). We did it and it was so much fun to get to see the giraffes so close and have them take food right from our hands. We enjoyed the safari so much that we went through it again after touring the gator park. The gator park was super fun as well, and there are so many animals other than gators, too! We enjoyed the gator feeding. It was fascinating to watch them eat chicken meat off of a hanging line, and the commentary provided by the show's host was very informative. We also enjoyed holding a baby alligator and getting a digital photo. My 17 year old daughter loved the add on of the lemur experience. She, along with about 6 other guests, got to go inside a room next to the lemur exhibit and interact & feed a lemur. She truly loved this experience and it was definitely worth the added cost. We spent about 5 hours here and could easily have spend an hour or two more. Check Groupon for discounts on tickets and enjoy seeing all of the animals at Wild Florida!

    We had a great time and there was quite a bit to keep all of us entertained - definitely worth the…read moredrive. Two areas to provide feedback - 1. Please provide exit signs in Gator park. As it neared 5:15p - exits started getting locked, including the one people were leaving as we were entering. There were no workers around to ask how to get out. 2. After navigating the above, we went to the gift shop because we were told it closes at 6p. At 5:50, the gift shop was completely dark and locked up. This was super disappointing. I understand that people want to leave, but man...

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    Wild Florida Adventure Park
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