my kissimmee vacation - family fun

About  |  Manage Your Listing  |  Advertise Here
Everything you need to plan a unique vacation in Kissimmee
 

Family Fun in Kissimmee
What you need to know before you go

Kissimmee offers vacationers much more than Disney World.

Highway 192, which cuts thru the heart of Kissimmee's tourist district, is jam packed with attractions for all ages. From elaborate miniature golf courses to full-fledged amusement parks, Kissimmee has it all.

Be sure to check out Kissimmee's many dinner shows that offer a variety of family entertainment choices, from midieval knights to 20's era gangsters. Also on highway 192, just east of Disney, is Old Town -- a fun destination with a variety of shops, arcades and rides for all ages -- without the long rides.

Get low cost scuba classes from a scuba co-op - Scuba Lessons Inc
 » Learn More

Kissimmee Family Fun
Advice and Recommendations

Old Town - fun for the entire family - Posted by David Leather, Hayes Vacation Rentals
If you're looking for a great place to take the family without the huge lines you find elsewhere, check out Old Town in Kissimmee. » read more
Share your advice and promote your business by writing aricles on myFlaVacation.com - Learn more!

Kissimmee Family Fun Directory

Amusement Parks
Full Speed Race & Golf is the only place you will find 6 full motion NASCAR Simulators and the World’s only Indoor 18 Hole Blacklight Racing Themed Mini-Golf Course
Old Town (Kissimmee)
A strip mall filled with gift shops that grew into a very fun mini-amusement park.
SkyCoaster (Kissimmee)
At SkyCoaster you will feel all the thrills of skydiving and hang gliding in one action packed ride. Riding the world’s tallest Skycoaster is truly a unique thrill that you will remember for a lifetime.
Cyprus Gardens (Winter Haven)
Florida's first theme park - originally opened in 1936. It was reopened in 2004 and offers great rides with short l
Discovery Cove (Orlando)
Swin with dolphins at Sea World's sister park.
Arcades
The video arcade/virtual theme park/entertainment center of the future located at Downtown Disney
Dinner Shows
Arabian Nights (Kissimmee)
Arabian Nights is a dinner show that brings a fairy tale to life on horseback.
Capone's is a mix of Broadway show, nightclub cabaret, sketch comedy revue, and all-you-can-eat Italian buffet.
Medieval Times (Kissimmee)
This was the original Medieval Times opened back in 1983. It just completed a 6.3 million dollar renovation
MurderWatch Mystery Theater (Lake Buena Vista)
Whodunit shows every Saturday night with crimes, clues, detectives, and interactive twists
From hula dancers to fire twirlers, the excitement doesn't cease as you feast on an all-you-care-to-eat banquet inspired by the flavors of the South Seas.
Ghost Tours
Take a moonlight stroll through historic Greenwood Cemetery.
Orlando Ghost Tours is a dedicated organization, committed to pursuing the truth as it pertains to paranormal phenomena and educating the public on the proper ways of conducting a paranormal investigation. It is our hope to provide you with an experience like no other and to challenge your mind to forge new questions and search for new answers. We invite you to join us as we journey into paranormal realms, the likes of which few have witnessed, and ask you…Do You Believe?
Historical Interest
Take a moonlight stroll through historic Greenwood Cemetery.
Miniature Golf
Two cleverly laid out 18-hole course miniature golf courses with a Gold Rush theme.
Congo River Golf (Kissimmee)
from high atop giant waterfalls and rocky summits to the depths of mysterious caves, Congo River Golf delivers the best
A river bubbles up at the top of an artificial hill and tumbles down through a number of rocky streams to a placid lagoon below.
This course is based on Disney's classic animated film "Fantasia" and features 18-holes of interactive obstacles from the film's most famous scenes.
Calypso music sets the tune at this Hawaiian-themed course filled with tropical plants, waterfalls and tunnels while fire and Lava pour from a 50 foot volcano.
Museums
Specializes in World War II planes and features numerous antique aircraft and memorabilia on display
Provides a historical glimpse into our military heritage, with heroic accounts of bravery and sacrifice from those who have fought to maintain our freedom.
Fantasy of Flight (Polk City)
Home to over 40 rare and vintage aircraft many of which have been restored to flyable condition.
A hands-on place of learning, where kids can discover the world of science in fun and interesting surroundings
The only permanent exhibit on the ill-fated liner.
Petting Zoos
Pick Your Own Oranges
Tour scenic groves aboard a tram ride at this citrus farm. You can also pick your own citrus. Free juices and citrus samples are available and a gift shop is on site.
Luke's Grove (St Cloud)
U-pick fresh fruit - 20 citrus varieties. Open October 15 - April 30
Pick your own citrus from Nov thru May
Ridge Island Groves (Haines City)
Take a tour of our orange groves and pick your own fruit straight from the tree!
Located Just 10 Minutes From Disney! Over 50 Varieties. 7000 Trees on 35 acres.
Roadside Attractions
Citrus Tower (Clermont)
From the observation tower you can see 35 miles in all directions -- what used to be orange groves but is now homes
Scenic Cruises
Boat located minutes from Orlando theme park attractions near Downtown Kissimmee at "Big Toho Marina"
The Original #1 Narrated Nature Tours of the Beautiful Dora Canal
Lake County's Premier Boat Tours offer up to to 5 ECO Narrated Nature Tours
Watch Florida's Natural Beauty Unveil Itself As You Relax On The Most Scenic River Boat Cruise You've Ever Had The Pleasure of Boarding
Cruise along the scenic Clermont chain of lakes
Water Parks
Disney's Blizzard Beach (Lake Buena Vista)
The most slushy, slippery, exhilarating water park anywhere
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon (Lake Buena Vista)
Disney's water park themed in a tropical island setting.
Wet n Wild (Orlando)
Voted by Amusement Business magazine as America's number one water park
Zoos & Aquariums
Amazing Exotics (Umatilla)
Interact with exotic animals. Reservations required - no walk ins
Enter the enchanted, tropical world of the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, a relaxing, entertaining and educational experience for the entire family.
The sanctuary is dedicated to the lifetime care of abused, neglected, confiscated or unwanted exotic animals to prevent them from being destroyed. The animals that we rescue and come to our sanctuary range from big cats such as tigers, cougars and leopards to wolves, bears, primates, small wild cats, bats and more. Our facility offers guided, educational tours by advance reservation.
PJP