Orlando and Kissimmee Vacation Rentals

Enchantment awaits at this iconic wonderland. Four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom—immerse guests in worlds of fantasy. Come for rides like the Haunted Mansion and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and stroll EPCOT–it’s like visiting Europe in one stop. Beloved characters, the attention to detail, and the dining bounty make this Disney stop nothing short of extraordinary. Don’t forget the nightly fireworks!

Spend the morning exploding through Diagon Alley, dodging Gringotts goblins, and downing butterbeer –it’s Harry Potter come to life. Then go back in time for the afternoon at Jurassic World. Universal Orlando Resort’s Hollywood’s thrills meet the heart-racing thunder of world-class rides. Sprint down the Mummy roller coaster or, sing along with Shrek during a boat ride. Beat the Florida heat at Volcano Bay, a water park teeming with colossal slides and  coastal vibes.

Grab your poncho–Shamu’s powerful performance might get you wet! Don’t miss this Orlando mainstay named the Best Theme Park in Florida by USA Today Readers in 2023.  Marine habitats put up close and personal with penguins, tropical fish, and dolphins (and you can even feed them). And the roller coasters!  Mako, Kraken, and Manta will have you screaming. Attractions like Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, the Dolphin Nursery, Turtle Trek, and Shark Encounter blend entertainment with education about conservation.

Build the perfect excursion at  LEGOLAND Florida! Conquer dragon-breath blasts on The Dragon coaster, zoom through a magical underwater kingdom on LEGO NINJAGO, and find the world’ first Peppa Pig theme park. The smallest imaginations have no limits at LEGO City, where young builders can earn their driver’s license or pilot a LEGO plane. Live shows, interactive play zones,  the chance to meet LEGO characters, and the Fall 2024 opening of SEA LIFE Aquarium make LEGOLAND an Orlando destination to build into any itinerary.

Get up close and personal (but not too close!) with the reptilian stars at Gatorland. The new Croc Rock Adventure lets you climb, traverse a bridge, then zipline through the air. If you want your gator-watching a little lower key, a swamp cruise lets you ride through their wild habitats. Maybe a healthy distance from these prehistoric creatures is on the agenda.  Watch the professional trainers and crocs  put on a jaw-dropping show where you’ll  learn about Florida’s fascinating ecosystem, and even feed these prehistoric creatures. Don’t miss the Capybara Encounter for maximum cuteness. 

Feel the grandeur, the excitement, and the heartache. More than a museum, the Titanic Artifact Exhibition features the liner’s grand staircase replica, audio recordings from survivors and witnesses, and an iceberg wall replicating the frigid temperatures that awaited the doomed passengers. Come aboard your journey with a  boarding pass detailing a passenger’s story and fate. You’ll even explore the engine room and steerage quarters, gaining a deeper understanding of life on all decks of the “unsinkable” ship. Even if you’ve seen the movie, this hands-on experience will amaze and move you. 

Are we in Hollywood? You might think so when you walk the red carpet at Madame Tussauds Orlando. 

Channing Tatum, Beyoncé, and Tiger Woods dazzle–in wax, of course. History lovers can see Obama at work in the Oval Office and Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. New “inhabitants” like Awkafina and Bad Bunny add even more sparkle. Bundle your tickets with other ICON Park attractions for even more savings.

Science meets serious fun at WonderWorks, an amusement park that entertains and educates–all in an upside-down building! More than 100 exhibits will bend your mind as you explore space, physics, art and technology. The Anti-Gravity Chamber, the Bed of Nails, and the Hurricane Shack demands a hands-on and gravity-defying experience. Magic fans, don’t miss the evening’s The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show.

Blast out of this world and peek into the future worlds at the Kennedy Space Center. The towering Saturn V rocket, the launch simulators, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis will have you marveling at how far we’ve come and wondering what’s next. Shoppers, head to the “World’s Largest Space Shop” set up by NASA for all the space-themed gear you can envision. 

ICON Park has earned the name “Orlando’s Ultimate Entertainment Destination” with good reason. The Park hosts sites like Madame Tussauds, The Wheel (an enormous ferris wheel), SeaLife Orlando Aquarium, the Museum of Illusion, and more. All that entertainment means appetites roar and you can please the whole group with more than 20 eateries serving up Gordon Ramsay fare to quick bites like wings. Stay into the night for live music. This is one-stop entertainment shopping. 

Bend your mind in a space where nothing is what it seems. The Museum of Illusions’ optical illusions, mind games, and interactive exhibits tha challenge every sense.Rooms will  make you shrink or grow, adventures turn you upside-down, and puzzles will frustrate you in the best possible way. Tickets can be purchased alone or as part of ICON Park’s bundle options.