It is VERY easy to spend money to do things for your vacation, but did you know there are many worth
visiting places that will not blow your budget and really can help extend your vacation. You might even
been surprised to know that a few of these places even exist.
Orlando
A World of Orchids - Located in Kissimmee of Hwy 192
Harry P Leu Gardens - Free Monday's 9 a.m. – noon
Playmobil Fun “Park” at Florida Mall - It’s a toy shop where the kids can play with all the latest Playmobil
items. Great for a raining day.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - Free on Fri. between 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sept. – May
Kissimmee Lakefront Park - Located at 71 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL, they have many Festivals
here check their events calendar.
Oak Street Park Complex - 1500 West Oak St., Kissimmee
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards - 19239 U.S. Hwy. 27 (6 miles North of Hwy 50)
The Town of Celebration - ~Tour the many walking paths and nature trails.
Membership has its Privileges
If you are a Member of an AZA reciprocating zoo, you may see these zoos for FREE.
Central Florida Zoological Park, Lake Monroe
Brevard Zoo, Melbourne
Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa
If you are a Member of an ASTC reciprocating Science Museum, you may see these museums for
FREE.
Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory, Cocoa
Brevard Museum of Art and Science, Melbourne
Discovery Science and Outdoor Center, Ocala
The Gillespie Museum of Minerals, DeLand
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), Tampa
Orlando Science Center, Orlando (International Drive)
***We are members of the San Jose Happy Hollow Zoo & Park. They have reciprocation for both AZA and
ASTC. If you are not already a member and there is a zoo or science center near you, this is a worth while
investment for families. Some years all we could afford to visit were the AZA and ASTC reciprocating
organizations. The kids had just as much fun and it was part of our membership.
Almost Free Things to Do
World Largest McDonald’s Play Place
Located at 6875 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
Think Chuck E. Cheese meets McD's Playland on Steroids
Look in local tourist books for kid's eat free coupon.
International Drive Trolley (I-Trolley)
Under 12 Free, 1 Day Pass $3.00 Round trip will take about an hour. Day Pass offers on and off
privileges.
The kids love this. Park at the Belz Outlet Center and enjoy International Drive. The Orlando Science
Center is on this route, plus a few places to miniature golf. It makes for a different type of day.
I am always looking for new things to do with our family. I would be happy to add any additional finds.
Walt Disney World
Downtown Disney
~Interactive Fountains (You will get wet, so bring a change of clothes or Bathing Suit)
~LEGO Imagination Center at the Lego Shop is an outdoor play area filled with LEGOs blocks for your
child to create their master
piece. There are many LEGO sculptures, including many that the kids or adults can climb inside and look
out from the inside.
The store is closed temporarily.
~The Magic Masters shop has ongoing demonstrations through out the day.
~Street Performers
~Live animal Demonstrations of Rainforest Cafe
Friendship Boats
~Ride the boat. You need to go at least once during the day and once at night. (You will need to show
your passes, but will not be
an additional fee, nor do you need to attend the park that day.)
~Magic Kingdom Loop- You can launch from Magic Kingdom or any of the following Resorts: Disney's
Contemporary Resort,
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Polynesian Resort, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort &
Campground and
Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
~EPCOT/MGM Loop- You can launch from Epcot Center, MGM Studios or any of the following Resorts:
Disney's Boardwalk Inn &
Villas Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resorts, the Walt Disney World Swan
and Walt Disney
World Dolphin Hotels
~Downtown Disney Loop-You can launch from Downtown Disney or any of the following Resorts:
Disney's Port Orleans Resort
and Disney's Old Key West Resort
Monorail
~Ride the Monorail. Ask the "Cast Member" at the gate if you can ride up with the driver. You will need to
show your passes, but
will not be an additional fee, nor do you need to attend the park that day.
Resort Areas
Disney's All Star Resorts
~These are the hotels with the HUGE 30-40 feet in height models of Disney's favorite Characters. You
kids will love to go see
them, have pictures with them or play hide-n-seek.
~Jogging Trails
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
~Watch the free roaming animal from the viewing area. The best time is early in the morning or late in the
afternoon.
~Take a walk along the path and see many different species of wildlife up close.
~Hakuna Matata Playground (Open 24-hours)
~Jogging Trails
Disney's Beach Club Resort & Villas
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Boardwalk Resort & Villas
***For non-guest there is a parking fee***
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Bring a picnic, sit and watch the Friendship Boats come and go.
~Jogging Trails
~Playground (24-hours)
~Street Performers
~Walk over to Epcot or MGM Studios
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Have the kids play at this unique playground with live parrots in the trees to keep a watchful eye.
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Contempory Resort
~Watch the Electrical Water Pageant & Magic Kingdom Firework Display
~Jogging Trails
~Playground (24-hours)
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney’s Fort WIlderness
~Campfire Program and Outdoor Movie (This is free to only WDW guest)
~Jogging Trails
~Petting Farm
~Playground
~Tri-Circle D Ranch
Disney's Grand Floridian
~Jogging Trails
~Watch the Electrical Water Pageant & Magic Kingdom Firework Display
Disney's Polynesian's Beach Resort
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
~Tiki-torch lite gardens
~Walk along Polynesian's Beach and watch the Electrical Water Pageant & Magic Kingdom Firework
Display
Disney's Old Key West Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Port Orleans Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
~Visit the Butterfly Garden
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Special Note:
For those activities that require you to be a WDW Resort Guest, but you were not planning on staying on
the properties, just reserve a campsite at Fort Wilderness it ranges from $30-$50 per night. Your stay
comes with all the rights privileges that is forwarded to any guest. You don't have to actually camp.
visiting places that will not blow your budget and really can help extend your vacation. You might even
been surprised to know that a few of these places even exist.
Orlando
A World of Orchids - Located in Kissimmee of Hwy 192
Harry P Leu Gardens - Free Monday's 9 a.m. – noon
Playmobil Fun “Park” at Florida Mall - It’s a toy shop where the kids can play with all the latest Playmobil
items. Great for a raining day.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - Free on Fri. between 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sept. – May
Kissimmee Lakefront Park - Located at 71 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL, they have many Festivals
here check their events calendar.
Oak Street Park Complex - 1500 West Oak St., Kissimmee
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards - 19239 U.S. Hwy. 27 (6 miles North of Hwy 50)
The Town of Celebration - ~Tour the many walking paths and nature trails.
Membership has its Privileges
If you are a Member of an AZA reciprocating zoo, you may see these zoos for FREE.
Central Florida Zoological Park, Lake Monroe
Brevard Zoo, Melbourne
Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa
If you are a Member of an ASTC reciprocating Science Museum, you may see these museums for
FREE.
Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory, Cocoa
Brevard Museum of Art and Science, Melbourne
Discovery Science and Outdoor Center, Ocala
The Gillespie Museum of Minerals, DeLand
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), Tampa
Orlando Science Center, Orlando (International Drive)
***We are members of the San Jose Happy Hollow Zoo & Park. They have reciprocation for both AZA and
ASTC. If you are not already a member and there is a zoo or science center near you, this is a worth while
investment for families. Some years all we could afford to visit were the AZA and ASTC reciprocating
organizations. The kids had just as much fun and it was part of our membership.
Almost Free Things to Do
World Largest McDonald’s Play Place
Located at 6875 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
Think Chuck E. Cheese meets McD's Playland on Steroids
Look in local tourist books for kid's eat free coupon.
International Drive Trolley (I-Trolley)
Under 12 Free, 1 Day Pass $3.00 Round trip will take about an hour. Day Pass offers on and off
privileges.
The kids love this. Park at the Belz Outlet Center and enjoy International Drive. The Orlando Science
Center is on this route, plus a few places to miniature golf. It makes for a different type of day.
I am always looking for new things to do with our family. I would be happy to add any additional finds.
Walt Disney World
Downtown Disney
~Interactive Fountains (You will get wet, so bring a change of clothes or Bathing Suit)
~LEGO Imagination Center at the Lego Shop is an outdoor play area filled with LEGOs blocks for your
child to create their master
piece. There are many LEGO sculptures, including many that the kids or adults can climb inside and look
out from the inside.
The store is closed temporarily.
~The Magic Masters shop has ongoing demonstrations through out the day.
~Street Performers
~Live animal Demonstrations of Rainforest Cafe
Friendship Boats
~Ride the boat. You need to go at least once during the day and once at night. (You will need to show
your passes, but will not be
an additional fee, nor do you need to attend the park that day.)
~Magic Kingdom Loop- You can launch from Magic Kingdom or any of the following Resorts: Disney's
Contemporary Resort,
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Polynesian Resort, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort &
Campground and
Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
~EPCOT/MGM Loop- You can launch from Epcot Center, MGM Studios or any of the following Resorts:
Disney's Boardwalk Inn &
Villas Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resorts, the Walt Disney World Swan
and Walt Disney
World Dolphin Hotels
~Downtown Disney Loop-You can launch from Downtown Disney or any of the following Resorts:
Disney's Port Orleans Resort
and Disney's Old Key West Resort
Monorail
~Ride the Monorail. Ask the "Cast Member" at the gate if you can ride up with the driver. You will need to
show your passes, but
will not be an additional fee, nor do you need to attend the park that day.
Resort Areas
Disney's All Star Resorts
~These are the hotels with the HUGE 30-40 feet in height models of Disney's favorite Characters. You
kids will love to go see
them, have pictures with them or play hide-n-seek.
~Jogging Trails
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
~Watch the free roaming animal from the viewing area. The best time is early in the morning or late in the
afternoon.
~Take a walk along the path and see many different species of wildlife up close.
~Hakuna Matata Playground (Open 24-hours)
~Jogging Trails
Disney's Beach Club Resort & Villas
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Boardwalk Resort & Villas
***For non-guest there is a parking fee***
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Bring a picnic, sit and watch the Friendship Boats come and go.
~Jogging Trails
~Playground (24-hours)
~Street Performers
~Walk over to Epcot or MGM Studios
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Have the kids play at this unique playground with live parrots in the trees to keep a watchful eye.
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Contempory Resort
~Watch the Electrical Water Pageant & Magic Kingdom Firework Display
~Jogging Trails
~Playground (24-hours)
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney’s Fort WIlderness
~Campfire Program and Outdoor Movie (This is free to only WDW guest)
~Jogging Trails
~Petting Farm
~Playground
~Tri-Circle D Ranch
Disney's Grand Floridian
~Jogging Trails
~Watch the Electrical Water Pageant & Magic Kingdom Firework Display
Disney's Polynesian's Beach Resort
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
~Tiki-torch lite gardens
~Walk along Polynesian's Beach and watch the Electrical Water Pageant & Magic Kingdom Firework
Display
Disney's Old Key West Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Port Orleans Resort
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
~Visit the Butterfly Garden
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
~Bike Trails (Bike Rental is Extra)
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Disney's Yacht Club Resort
~Jogging Trails
~Playground
Special Note:
For those activities that require you to be a WDW Resort Guest, but you were not planning on staying on
the properties, just reserve a campsite at Fort Wilderness it ranges from $30-$50 per night. Your stay
comes with all the rights privileges that is forwarded to any guest. You don't have to actually camp.
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