My parents were reminiscing about when they were middle school aged and came here for field trips…read more I was surprised to find out that Silver Springs State Park and the glass bottom boat tours have been around for that long! It was about a 1.5 hour ride from Orlando. Woke up real early on a Saturday (on honestly one of the coldest days of the year) to arrive at the park around 8am. I highly suggest purchasing glass bottom boat tour tickets online about a week in advance atleast since time slots fill up! We purchased the 1.5 hour tour on the boats. Our tour guide was incredible and shared so much knowledge and facts about the wildlife and park. I got to see tons of manatees! Plus getting to see gators, turtles, birds, and even monkeys! The glass bottom gives such a cool perspective on viewing the wildlife and plants underwater. Aside from the tour, we walked several trails to enjoy the great outdoors. Also, we had coffee in the morning when we first got here and lunch after the tour. The food was pretty good and filling. At the gift shop I made sure to leave with a magnet and Christmas ornament to remember such a great day here.

What a breathtaking location! From the parking lot, it doesn't look like much. They are redoing the…read moreentrance sign, and from the outside, it seems like the place might be pretty rundown. However, once you walk through, you are quickly transported. The entrance to the park is only two dollars per person, and honestly, in my opinion, they could charge just a little bit more. The glass-bottom boat tours run faster than you might expect, so if you have the time (which we didn't during our visit), opt for the longer boat ride; it doesn't cost much more. They also have little shops to explore and plenty of outdoor seating so you can take in the beautiful surroundings. If you're a water lover, make sure to plan ahead and reserve a crystal-clear kayak or paddleboard to enjoy the water--it'll be worth every penny. The only hiccup in our plan was that we booked everything on the day of our visit, so we ended up with a shorter tour on the glass-bottom boats and got locked into the last kayaking time slot. The woman at the reservation desk for the kayaks was not very pleasant. She told us that despite showing a 5 o'clock slot, they were no longer taking reservations. I showed her the option on my phone, but she still refused to let us sign waivers. Luckily, we found the manager in charge of the rental hut, who advised that we could still make our reservation online. I showed him on my phone, and although we'd have to pay full price and probably have less than an hour, that was perfectly fine with us since we were in the last slot. The lake was practically empty, so we had the entire waterway to ourselves--so beautiful and peaceful. Honestly, it felt like we were in another country, surrounded by nature. If you don't have the chance to kayak, there's also a walking path where you can see monkeys left behind from one of the movies that was filmed on location. We walked part of the path, and it was just as beautiful. Any chance my kids and I get to be outside in nature, we gravitate towards it, putting away our phones to enjoy everything around us. What a great way to spend your day and your vacation!

We brought our kids here back in 2024 and had such a good time that we made sure to come back again…read morethis year. We spent the day at the water park, and it was just as much fun. The lazy river is always relaxing, the splash areas are perfect for the kids, and there was plenty of space to spread out without feeling overcrowded. It was clean, the staff was friendly, and everyone in the family had a great time. If you're staying at Westgate Lakes, this is definitely worth checking out and one of the highlights of the resort. We'll definitely be back again.

This is an itty-bitty water park ($20 per day or $13 for hotel/timeshare guests or free for…read moreWestgate Owners) with a bar, a kiddie splash area, a small wave pool, 2 water slides and a lazy river. It's only open from 10 - 5 and it will close if the weather is bad. Great for families with kids and when we came - not too crowded. Again - this is a very small waterpark - mostly for timeshare people.

Absolutely adore this local park, and splash pad area…read more So many great festivals take place here as well.

Champions Splash Park is located next to Water Front Park. It is a seasonal activity that is…read morecurrently open Friday - Sunday. On Memorial Day it opens to 7 days a week. The splash pad is lake front and completely fenced in. There is a shaded area with picnic tables available within the gated area.

As a recent guest, I find Island H20 a good waterpark and fun for family and entertainment. If…read morethere is any improvement I believe that is needed, it is the music to be that only improvement. Not all of us, fact many of us are fond of hearing modern pop and hip music. It is a water park and the music that is to be played in an atmosphere of water, sun and palm trees is Hawaiian/Pacific Island music, Caribbean or vintage classic beach rock music like the Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffet. Sorry, but if I want to hear such rubbish like hip and modern pop, I would go to a gentlemen's club or the urban ghetto. Also got to think about the interest of other's groups' taste in music, not just one group with strictly one type of music. That music does not fit in at all with this environment. Other waterparks like Volcano Bay have tropical Pacific Island music in their Hawaiian kind of atmosphere.

The rides and the staff were very friendly and helpful…read more We got hindered by the lightning warning. We were about to go on our first ride, then all rides were halted. Regular thunderstorm wait was 30 mins, however we kept hearing it about every 30 mins, so we decided to just leave. Locked ranges form $15, $25 or $30, totally convenient. Food stalls seemed yummy, people were purchasing food. We would if we did not bumped into a lightning/thunderstorm warning. Will try to come again the next time we visit Florida! Parking was $25 per vehicle or you can have somebody drop you off, or take a shuttle if your hotel provides one: Margaritaville and Embassy Suite both provide one. Front desk will call for you, however you won't know the wait time till then.

Experience: Seaworld and Aquatica were offering military 4 free tickets, so I took advantage and…read moretook my family. We decided to go on Friday 26 Jun. Facility: This place is nice and a good size for the kids to roam. Service: Well, we discussed this amongst our family several times as we dealt with both rude and horrible staff and kind and friendly staff. You can definitely tell those who enjoy their job and those that need to find a new line of work, because customer service and client interaction is not their forte. LOL! Food: we bought all day dinning and drinks, which is definitely the right way to go. The drinks alone pay for themselves. Unlike other big parks, everything on their menus seems to be available on the all day dinning versus only certain choices... so that is great!! You get one entre choice (chicken tenders, burger, ribs, tacos, fish sandwich, pizza, etc), one side (fries, salad, fruit, mac and cheese, coleslaw, etc) and 1 dessert (cupcake, cookie, fruit, even a pickle, which I appreciated as I didn't want dessert) every 90 minutes. So no one went hungry. We even bring some ziplock bags so they can nibble on their pizza later. Most of the food was good, and some was really good. Overall: we had such a good time and we would definitely come back again. Tips: bring some bug spray, sunblock, water shoes and ziplocks.

If you've only been to Aquatica during the day, AquaGlow is a completely different experience! We…read morewent during the nighttime event, which runs from May through September, and it was so much fun seeing the entire park come to life with glowing lights and neon colors. My favorite parts were floating through Roa's Rapids surrounded by colorful lights and spotting the glowing jellyfish along the pathways. Even the beachfront cabanas lit up at night, making the whole park feel like a summer glow party. Of course, we couldn't pass up the Rainbow Cheesecake ice cream, and it ended up being one of our favorite treats of the night. Not only was it delicious, but it actually glowed too, which made it even more fun. AquaGlow is one of those experiences that makes you feel like a kid again. If you're looking for a different way to enjoy Aquatica this summer.

One of the best rides I've ever been on if you go here you need to go on this 5 starsread more

Similar to Ray Rush but less riders and not as intense. Basically a family tube ride. Tons of fun…read moreand it does do fast so hang on tight. So much fun for the whole family.

When visiting my boyfriend's mom and step dad in Eustis, we took their boat up to Lake Dora via the…read morecanal from Lake Eustis to have lunch. We took a stroll around this park, and enjoyed the beautiful Florida sun and winter weather. Love the benches and the gazebo as you can take a moment to relax. Definitely return when visiting!

This a unique park- airplanes and wildlife co-exist ..... worth a visit just to see. Planes, tunes…read moreand BBQ this past March was the most recent special event here!

This is a great spot to stop by if you're driving through the area! The swimming area is…read morefantastic--it has shallow sections perfect for younger kids and non-strong swimmers, plus deeper water for adults and bigger kids. The water stays around a comfortable 75°F year-round, so it's best to visit during warmer weather to really enjoy it. It's also an excellent place for a picnic, with a kids' park and a restaurant right there. I highly recommend this spot! It's a hidden gem

I highly recommend for you to get to this park early because they do have a limit on how many…read morepeople are allowed to attend this park. I came on Saturday and I was not allowed to come in because it was at full capacity. However, I came back on Monday in the morning and I was able to drive right through without a line. The entrance fee is $6 per vehicle. They have a boat tour, kayak rentals, gift shop, a nice big cold spring pool to swim in and a really cool restaurant. They don't have a lifeguard on duty but I didn't find the water deep in the area that I was at. This park even has a really nice hiking area. This park is really nice and I want to come back to eat the restaurant and take a boat tour.