Get all of the information you need on Orlando destinations for your family. With all of the best theme parks and attractions and the best resorts for families to enjoy, there can be an overwhelming amount of information for visiting one of the top destinations for families.

Looking for the best resorts for your next family Orlando vacation? Visit our 10 Best Orlando Resorts for Families page and choose from 10 of the best as voted on by families. You can also access the best Family Orlando Deals on hotels and find great packages for the area. Get more vacation tips, planning and ideas exclusively for families in our Family Trip Reports and Family Forums section, and be sure to review our 10 Best Orlando Attractions for Kids.

Be sure to check out our exclusive Orlando Vacation Guide for Families, offering plenty of useful information about Universal Studios, SeaWorld, the area's most thrilling water parks and more!


LEGOLAND
We'll call it LEGOLAND 2.0. The first LEGOLAND in the U.S. began rocking the West Coast back in '99 with it's wildly popular park located outside of San Diego -- creating an avalanche cry of "no fair!" from LEGO fans in the East and South. LEGOLAND Florida is the long awaited response. Purchasing the property ... read more

Orlando
When it comes to action, adventure and entertainment%2C there's no match for the extraordinary package that Orlando offers for families. From dazzling parades and interactive dinner shows to thrilling rides and close encounters with endearing characters, Orlando attractions present a multitude of exciting moments ... read more

SeaWorld Orlando
From rocking roller coasters to calm kiddy rides and spectacular killer shark shows to comical displays of animal antics, SeaWorld Orlando delivers a diverse line-up of first-rate entertainment, with options to please every member of the family. Opened in 1973, the marine-themed theme park is perhaps best ... read more

Universal Studios
A Mecca for amusement park-loving families, Orlando is one of those destinations that families return to time and time again, year after year. If you're looking for a great alternative to Disney World, Universal Studios should be at the top of your list. Kids, especially those for whom Mickey and his gang have lost ... read more


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