10 Things You Must Do BESIDES Theme Parks Near Orlando Florida
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- Here are 10 Must Do's near Orlando Florida BESIDES the theme parks. Things to do BESIDES Disney, Universal, SeaWorld or Legoland.
Orlando Florida and nearby offers SO many things to do besides Disney. Such as aquariums, arcades, museums and much more. Even though we go to Universal Studios a lot, we love exploring other options around the state.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Gatorland
01:31 Dezerland
02:37 ICON Park
04:36 Elev8 Fun
05:45 Kennedy Space Center
07:29 Arcade Monsters
09:13 Zoos
11:22 Wonder Works
12:17 Fun Spot
14:05 Dinner Shows
16:48 Crayola Experience
Here are our FULL tours of each location we share:
Gatorland:
• Must Do Attractions, S...
Dezerland:
• Dezerland Park Orlando...
ICON Park:
• Best Attractions at IC...
Sea Life $10 Tour:
• Best $10 Behind the Sc...
Elev8 Fun:
• Elev8 Fun Amusement Ce...
Kennedy Space Center:
• Must Do's at the Kenne...
New Show at Kennedy Space Center:
• *New* Must See Show at...
Arcade Monsters Oviedo:
• Best Retro Arcade in C...
Arcade Monsters Melbourne:
• *NEW* Arcade Monsters ...
Brevard Zoo:
• Brevard Zoo Highlights...
Central Florida Zoo:
• All the Animals at the...
Asian Lantern Festival at Zoo:
• Coolest Asian Lantern ...
Zoo Tampa:
• Zoo Tampa at Lowry Par...
Halloween at Zoo Tampa:
• Zoo Tampa Creatures of...
Christmas at Zoo Tampa:
• Christmas in the Wild ...
Wonder Works:
• Is WonderWorks in Orla...
Fun Spot Kissimmee:
• All the Rides, Go Kart...
Fun Spot Orlando:
• Fun Spot Orlando Rides...
Medieval Times:
• Medieval Times Orlando...
Country Nights Live:
• Country Nights Live Re...
Pirates Dinner Adventure:
• Pirates Dinner Adventu...
Crayola Experience Orlando:
• Is the Crayola Experie...
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Have you visited any or all of these??
Here are our FULL tours of each location we share:
Gatorland:
th-cam.com/video/5nUj_BIyhVE/w-d-xo.html
Dezerland:
th-cam.com/video/az7odccW3EU/w-d-xo.html
ICON Park:
th-cam.com/video/YQjq9nlKWJ8/w-d-xo.html
Sea Life $10 Tour:
th-cam.com/video/hq0CQFRs6L8/w-d-xo.html
Elev8 Fun:
th-cam.com/video/wtast-wAAbI/w-d-xo.html
Kennedy Space Center:
th-cam.com/video/xUP-8ZP3g-M/w-d-xo.html
New Show at Kennedy Space Center:
th-cam.com/video/LOr6v_thzkw/w-d-xo.html
Arcade Monsters Oviedo:
th-cam.com/video/ePDGwU3VNso/w-d-xo.html
Arcade Monsters Melbourne:
th-cam.com/video/edFdEVJPYUw/w-d-xo.html
Brevard Zoo:
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Central Florida Zoo:
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Asian Lantern Festival at Zoo:
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Zoo Tampa:
th-cam.com/video/0vpCxGIbDlI/w-d-xo.html
Halloween at Zoo Tampa:
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Christmas at Zoo Tampa:
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Wonder Works:
th-cam.com/video/rsVmGUnyLNk/w-d-xo.html
Fun Spot Kissimmee:
th-cam.com/video/0iKXUL_WTBw/w-d-xo.html
Fun Spot Orlando:
th-cam.com/video/8nyQxi0Wu0w/w-d-xo.html
Medieval Times:
th-cam.com/video/90l9uNX3MRY/w-d-xo.html
Country Nights Live:
th-cam.com/video/6g8J89-RZcc/w-d-xo.html
Pirates Dinner Adventure:
th-cam.com/video/Wk6qqabI3wU/w-d-xo.html
Crayola Experience Orlando:
th-cam.com/video/28VPgQl45tk/w-d-xo.html
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Love your videos! feeding the gators part is crazy , we’ll never risk my child .. you’re to brave
Thank you so much! Ya, my dummy self didn't realize they got THAT close to the gators. I know the gators are spoiled there but I won't do that again. 😵💫 the last time we just threw it in the water from the bridge. More safe 😅
Not sure if it qualifies due to it's location but going out to swim with the Manatees at Crystal River has to be way up there on the list of things to do aside from the theme parks. Such an amazing experience
Oh yes! I've heard of that. Need to try that out 😊
You got all the fun stuff. Love the video!❤😊
Thank you!! Appreciate that so much. 💖🥰
You could go to Gator land for a whole week and the price would probably be cheaper than one day at Disney
Yes! Probably even get an annual pass cheaper there if you went that much. It's just all the add ons that my kids wanted to do. 😅 We'll visit again though because it is fun.
@@EpicFamilyQuests ya is there like a pass you can buy that includes different parks in the Orlando area
@@EpicFamilyQuests like SeaWorld Legoland Gator land all together or something like that because
@Aaron Wilson yes! If you can bundle them, that is the best. Universal is our favorite theme park but there are so many other great spots people forget to visit. Or don't know about. 😊 We enjoy Sea World too and Busch Gardens.
Disney is an absolute rip off .. Walt Disney would never charge the Rediculous prices. No way im waisting that kind of money its insane.
If your into big thrills I have to add Zipline adventures in Ocala! That was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, we have been to florida many times and tried this for the first time a few weeks ago and wow breathtaking. For 120 dollars you do 9 ziplines over beautiful landscapes. Def worth the money and waaaaay cheaper than a day at disney
Great suggestion! We'll have to check that out! Sounds amazing 🤩
This is exactly the video I wanted. I moved to Jacksonville about a year ago. We're planning a day trip to Orlando in mid June. We'd like to do a bunch of other fun things other than the theme parks.
How fun!! I hope you have a great trip!! Thank you so much for the kind comment. One of these days we need to explore Jacksonville too! 😊
@@EpicFamilyQuests you really should! There's a LOT of fun things to do up this way :)
Lovely POSITIVE channel. I’m sick of everyone complaining about all of these luxury things and not appreciating their lives. Thank you
Thank you so much 🥰 I completely agree. I stopped watching vloggers who constantly complain. We feel very thankful to do what we do and love making memories with the kids.
@@EpicFamilyQuests I had a terrible childhood, just awful but I’m making up for it in my adulthood by doing things like Disney, taking my brother etc and life is awesome but it’s hard to listen to people who have no idea what poverty is complaining about all the things they’re able to do. Just be grateful and point out the pros and cons without complaining 😂
I’m glad you’re having a good time 😊
@Seraphim Davey so sorry to hear about your childhood but happy to hear things are much better!! 💖 Exactly. We've honestly never been rich, but we work hard for what we have. And I'm never one to flaunt it. Some vloggers flaunt everything and complain the next. 😵💫😵💫 We definitely have to enjoy the time we have. Life goes so fast. And thank you for your kindness 😊
this was great, thank you
Thank you for watching 😊
Thank you so much..yes I want to see an updated video on Dezerland please
You got it!! 🥰 We will try to make a trip this month! Thank you for watching!
@@EpicFamilyQuests thank you so much ❤️❤️
I really love your family
@livingmytruth 2 aww thank you so much. Appreciate your kindness 😊
In case you didn't see, we did an updated tour on Dezerland last week! 😊 th-cam.com/video/az7odccW3EU/w-d-xo.html
Another dinner show is capons. Some fun songs and a corny prohibition theme and show. And drinks are included(at least they were when I went).
We still need to check that out! We know some people who perform there. It looks fun and that's awesome if drinks are included!
This is the video I was looking for,
Thank you for watching 😊
Great ideas for days away from the theme parks or locals looking for new ideas. Not sure I’d fly all the way to Orlando to visit these over theme parks though
That's fair. I think a few could be good options if someone needs a theme park break, but I totally understand. Theme parks are our favorite too!
Lots of fun things to do in Florida, although I would stay away from Jacksonville.
We've never been. Thought about visiting the zoo there. Is it that bad?
I need to get over my fear of gators because I really want to visit Gatorland at least once. I've been waiting for Laila to turn 12 so we can do Trainer for a day and never have to go back lol.
We're going to visit Dezerland in August! I didn't know what it was until watching your video on it.
Loved the video...a great overview of ways to have fun outside of theme parks. Just shows why Florida is a top travel destination spot!!!!
I saw the trainer for a day on the Gatorland website! That actually sounds terrifying 🤣 I know the gators are spoiled there and used to being fed.... but they are still wild animals. But walking around Gatorland isn't scary. You should go and walk the normal paths. 🥰
Glad you're checking out Dezerland. We may try to go this month for updates!
Thank you for watching and your nice comments. Appreciate you!! 💖💖
I'll pass on gatorland , especially the feeding them portion no thanks that's a gamble
@Scarlitcorpse my mom took the kids to do that and I thought you just threw the food in the water. Honestly, I wouldn't get that close ever again or the kids now that I know. Always a risk! They do have spots to throw them in the water instead though and you are on a bridge.
@@ScarlitcorpseI try to be adventurous but more than likely I won't be able to participate in that particular experience. Everything else I might can deal with but it's definitely not at the top of my to do list lol.
Just moved to the area... great video!
Thank you so much. Appreciate the kind comment 😊 Congrats on the move!! There's so much to do here. 🙌
Missed one of the BEST places we discovered last month... Island H20 is an AMAZING deal! Great waterpark, fairly inexpensive, and lots of fun inside the park (especially if you have a group of 3-6 people)!
Yes, that's a great option! We've covered that separately. I'll have to include some waterparks next time. 😊
Very helpful
Thank you so much. Appreciate that 💖
Great list! I would add the Florida springs to this. Deleon is very kid friendly with their kiddie pool section
Great suggestion! We haven't been to that Spring yet but need to check it out. We have been to Blue Springs though to see the manatees. 😊
@@EpicFamilyQuests blue springs is my personal favorite! Love the manatees, they are so adorable! The other cool thing about DeLeon Springs is the self make pancake house that has such a nice charm and there are various canoes, kayaks, and boating options for the river that connects to the separated "pool" area
@@KnowDAOself That sounds really cool! We'll have to plan a trip there soon. Thanks for the suggestion. Pancakes sound yummy!
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Blue is nice. I live very close and have been there countless times. DeLeon is cool too. But the best springs are up in the Ocala NF. Alexander, Silver Glen, etc. Closer to Orlando, Kelly Park/Rock Springs gets my vote.
Letting small kids feed a herd of gators is crazy. Especially with the history in orlando with small children and gators
To be honest, I didn't know they got so close until we went to feed them. I was terrified. Haven't fed them like that again. We just throw from the bridge down in the water. I'm sure it's safe because they are spoiled gators but you never know.
Just seeing that was mind blowing. Parents letting there children do that is ridiculous. In a split second your life is over, completely ludicrous.
What do you think a good age range on WonderWorks is? My nephew is 10 and 2 adults.
10 is a great age honestly! Both my kids (6 and 8) loved it! If the adults are like big kids, they will love it too. Lots to do there!
Eleve it wow
Elev8 is a lot of fun!
We are a family of 6, children ages 3,8,11,12. I went to Disney & Epcot 35-40 years ago, but times have change. This is very helpful. My wife and I have to see more of your videos to select 1-2 parks to visit in the orlando area: so far seems like IconPark, Kennedy Space Center, Zoo Wonder works, FunSpot, and Crayola Experience might be good candidates. Having said that, which of those are the most expensive? Thank you!
ICON Park is probably the most expensive but with the Play Pass for $90 each, it comes with 8 or so attractions. So you get a pretty good value buying on their site. This shows the attractions here and they've added the Max Arena since instead of the StarFlyer: th-cam.com/video/Wotj0N7Rxic/w-d-xo.html
And Kennedy Space Center $7 off on their site so $68 per adult and $58 per kid. This shows the Must Do's which may help you decide: th-cam.com/video/xUP-8ZP3g-M/w-d-xo.html
Fun Spot has a pass for $60 all day per person. Includes almost everything there. We prefer the Orlando one, just seems newer and nicer. There's gators too and better food. Hope this helps! Thank you for watching! Fun Spot Orlando here: th-cam.com/video/8nyQxi0Wu0w/w-d-xo.html
When you are back in the area you should check out Apex Air Tours. new company, and have a big helicopter that flys over all the resorts
Okay, I LIVE in Melbourne and go to the Makoto’s Japanese restaurant a LOT, and apparently “Arcade Monsters” is in the same BUILDING, and I had zero clue that arcade monsters existed. How does no one in my social circle have any idea about that place? Wtf? Lol
Well you need to go asap! It's pretty awesome. Tons of games! How is the Japanese restaurant btw??
I live in Florida!! I would love to visit and travel to all the places that I would enjoy going to. Right now the reason why I am not is because I am not independent enough and am stuck in my parents house. I barely go out at times only to like therapy. I wish I had my license, it would mean the world to me if I was independent and get to do all the things I want. I want to live and experience life to its fullest. I want to do all the things that would make me happy like traveling, going on vacations, anywhere fun that I would be interested in.
I was like you as a teenager, then adult realities hit me like a ton of bricks. Do well in school to learn a skill so you can get a good paying job and do the things you want to do, best wishes.
I really hope you can travel and visit these places one day. Take one day at a time and focus on your dreams. 💖 My dream is to travel outside of Florida. We can all get there in time.
If you guys had to choose Medieval times or the Pirates show which do you guys think genuinely is funnier ? Thanks in advance
That's a tough one. We like the food better at Medieval Times and there's a lot of battling and action. Pirates is like a musical and several parts for audience participation, especially kids (adults too). Food is just OK but both are fun. It just depends what kind of show you'd want to see. If I HAD to pick, I'd probably go with Medieval Times but the kids choose Pirates because they like the participation. Hope that helps a little!
planning a trip to universal so may grab a taxi at some point and visit some of these places :)
We looooove Universal. Our favorite park. Hope you have a blast!
thank you, im watching a ton of videos right now to learn everything i can before i go, your video at cabana bay is interesting may skip on the bowling alley@@EpicFamilyQuests
@@DarkbarkVids thanks for watching! Ya, the bowling alley is a bit pricey. Hope you have the best time.
They allow people inside the enclosure with the gators?!
They do. It was one and done for me though 😵💫😵💫😵💫 when we paid, I thought we were throwing the meat from the bridge
You should work on being smoother and less speed swipe camera pans
Some of the footage is from vlogging over a year or 2 ago. I'm always trying to improve. We have a habit of all walking fast (4 of us together) so I've been trying to slow it down more.
@@EpicFamilyQuestsget a gimble for the camera. Not mega expensive and improves your footage immensely
@paterson00 I already did. If you look at my latest videos, you'll be able to tell. Got it 3 months ago I believe. So working on a new list once I refilm with the gimbal. But when you're on a single income, $300 is a lot. So doing my best.
Good video, considering I'll be moving down there in 2025. I need to entertain family and friends when they visit.
Oooh, are you moving for Epic Universe?? Yes, there is so much to do. We love it here (minus the rent costs).
How is fun spot not a theme park? 🤷🏻♂️
It's technically an amusement park. Fun Spot is very similar to a state fair plus go karts. Basically I was trying not to include the big theme parks like Disney, Universal, Legoland and SeaWorld. They have fun theming that immerses you in the different lands. Fun Spot does not.
🤣 half the list is literally theme parks 😂
The closest one is Fun Spot. But that isn't in the spotlight like the others. I'm giving options other than Disney, Universal, Legoland, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. I don't know how you think the others, besides Fun Spot, are theme parks. 🤔 What exactly do you expect to find in Florida? You can search Best Swamps if you'd like 😅
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It's a long way to go for skin cancer and a Slurpy. I think I'll pass.
That's fair 😅
Too bad this was all arrcades and indoor stuff aside from the zoo
I cannot please everyone with just 10 suggestions. We've enjoyed them all as a family and in this Florida heat, indoor activities are sometimes a relief.
These parks just nickle and dime the crap out of you
Gatorland especially and Dezerland. Arcade Monsters is pay once to play all day though. Love supporting them.
@@EpicFamilyQuests ok cool
You get your money 💰 worth at FUN SPOT
The * LONG LINES * you lucky if you get in 3 rides at Disney WORST if its holiday season. # ECONOMICAL # 2024
I agree. Disney has gotten so expensive 😵💫
dezerland is so lame, empty and huge waste of space in Orlando
I don't mind the arcade and pinball, BUT it's overpriced. We didn't do a lot because of the prices.
Please get a gimbal! It'd stop all the shaking. I understand not everyone has a steady hand but this was impossible to watch.
I actually just did. Took some time to save up but working on slowly upgrading everything. Sorry you hated it so much.
Narrator is so nasally, please get some kind of filter for the voice.
Please keep rude comments to yourself. I am a real person and doing my best. I'd love to see you voice over.
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Your voice is fine. We are going to Florida in 3 weeks. Just the video I needed. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind comment. I'm not sure why people have to be so mean LOL. I hope you have the best time!! Do you have any plans yet for places to visit? :)