Orlando Florida has so many amazing places to go as a family. Some big ones–Disney, Epcot, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld are fantastic, but there are so many other family filled places around those major parks as well. We just went to ICON Park and it did not disappoint! So, when planning your vacations to Orlando, Florida, this is a place you’ll want to stop and spend some time at. We all had so much fun! Check out below some highlights and for more info.
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This is not your average Ferris wheel, this is a 400 ft. Observation Wheel gives you a view of Orlando like no other. This is how we ended our day, and I highly recommend. You get your own ‘box’ and can bring your stroller right inside with you. They have a music box that you can sync up to your phone, and seating in the middle if you’d like as well. You have the option to get your pictures taken before getting on, and they also have a mini bar you can stop at to grab a drink before boarding! The views were incredible! We all thoroughly enjoyed this!
One of our family’s favorite was the aquarium. SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium was hands down the best aquarium we have been to. You get to see so many ocean creatures. From fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles and so much more. They have fun little bubbles you can go in and feel like your swimming with them. The kids loved this! (pictured below). Whether you have little toddlers (Brooke is 3, Nolan 1.5 yr) or older kids, this is for sure a place for the whole family! I also liked how it wasn’t overly large, allowing it be not so stressful if you do have little kids. They offer extra hands on behind the scenes tours as well!
ICON Park also has the fun Museum of Illusions, Madame Tussauds, and the popular StarFlyer. The StarFlyer is the largest swing ride in the world with standing at 450 feet! These were attractions we didn’t end up getting to. Our kids are a little to small for those attractions, but if you have late elementary and older those would be perfect to add on!
Another family highlight was the Pearl Express Train. We all got to ride around in the train, which Brooke thought was SO fun. It gives you a tour of the Park & its attractions, too. It’s a shorter ride, so perfect for little ones! Although, there were lots of adults who went on it too 😉
The middle of the Park there is an open grass area for your kids to wiggle and roam. On the outside of this area are all the restaurants and shopping. You can choose from over 40 amazing restaurants. From date night feel, to family, there are restaurants for everyone! The popular Sugar Factory, Shake Shack, and Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips, (which is where we ate) are just to name a few! The food we had was AMAZING!
Looking for a place to spend happy hour at? Head on over to the Yard House. It has 140 taps of local, craft, and imported draft beers along with an array of handcrafted cocktails. The options are endless!
Basically, ICON Park is a place you have to stop at. BUT– before heading to ICON Park, make sure you check out their Play Pass. This will save you over 50%! This pass includes the 8 most popular attractions including, The Wheel, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, Starflyer, Museum of Illusions, 7D Motion Theater, Pearl Express, and more. You also get exclusive dining and shopping discounts! This link will bring you to purchase the pass https://iconparkorlando.com/tickets-packages/play-pass/
This is the pass we had, and we used this to its fullest. ICON Park is a place I would absolutely recommend to visit! We had so much fun & I hope you do, too!
Much love,
Kiersten
