However, the theming at Winter Summerland, especially the course where Santa goes on vacation in the tropics, makes it our favorite for mini golf at Disney World. Luckily, if thereвЂ™s one thing the area has a lot of, aside from theme parks, itвЂ™s miniature golf: Orlando is filled with them! Indoors and outdoors, themed around everything from pirates to cheesy sci-fi films from the 1950s, thereвЂ™s an Orlando mini-golf course for whatever weather is forecasted or mood youвЂ™re in.ДЇor those looking to stay close to home (AKA your hotel room), the two Disney World miniature golf courses вЂ“ Winter Summerland neighboring Blizzard Beach and Fantasia Gardens near Hollywood Studios вЂ“ are both well worth a visit. Get a Hole in One at Miniature GolfДЇor us, nothing says family fun quite like a lighthearted yet deeply competitive game of mini golf (other than Disney World, of course). ThereвЂ™s even a zipline over an alligator pit.

Its title as Alligator Capital of the World is well-deserved, with hundreds of alligators and crocodiles calling the park home including babies, 14-foot-long monsters, rare white alligators, rescued gators, and more.

Gatorland was founded back in 1949, way before Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse came to town. Technically, going to Gatorland should fall under our theme park suggestion, but this theme park-meets-wildlife preserve is an Orlando institution deserving of its own recognition. Meanwhile, SeaWorldвЂ™s Aquatica is a water park unlike any other in Central Florida, with its see-through tube slides through a tank thatвЂ™s home to a pod of orca-like CommersonвЂ™s dolphins. Volcano Bay is a lush hideaway at the Universal Orlando Resort. With two different Disney World water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, you donвЂ™t even need to leave Disney property. Looking for some relief from the blazing hot Florida sunshine? Cool off at one of the Orlando water parks. Finally, although itвЂ™ll take you a little over an hour to get there, LEGOLAND Florida in nearby Winter Haven is a colorful ode to those famous little interlocking blocks in theme park form, and a fun visit for families with younger children and LEGO fans alike. More on the quaint amusement park side of things, Fun Spot in both Orlando and neighboring Kissimmee are perfect for wholesome fun like go-karts or adrenaline-filled rides like the Skењњoaster. Family-friendly thrills are just down Interstate 4 at Universal Orlando, as are SeaWorld and its exclusive sister park, Discovery Cove. Orlando is the Theme Park Capital of the World, so you might as well take advantage. LetвЂ™s start with the most obvious first: Go to another of the Orlando theme parks. Give these Orlando attractions and activities a try if youвЂ™ve got some spare time during your next Disney World vacation. Walt Disney World may be one of the first things that come to mind when most people think of Orlando, but there is so much more to do in this Central Florida city than visit The Most Magical Place on Earth. Things to Do Around Disney World in Orlando So, whether youвЂ™ve got a night or whole day (or two) free, hereвЂ™s our list of some of our favorite things to do in Orlando and beyond that donвЂ™t require Disney park tickets. But every now and again, we love leaving the Disney dome to explore all the other amazing, fun things to do in Central Florida.ДЇrom taking in other touristy Orlando attractions to experiencing FloridaвЂ™s natural beauty, there are a wealth of things to do around Disney World вЂ“ no matter what you and your crew are into. With four theme parks, two water parks, two mini-golf courses, and a whole host of Disney resorts, there are enough ticketed and free(!) things to do at Disney World to keep you and your family busy for at least a couple of vacations.

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