Perfect Orlando Shore Excursions for Families

So you’re looking for fun shore excursions in Orlando before or after your cruise, huh? Contrary to popular belief, there’s a lot more to the Central Florida city than just Disney World. We’ve rounded up a few of the best family shore excursions in Orlando to ensure you and your loved ones have an unforgettable time in town. These excursions include theme parks and other exciting adventures.

Without further ado:

3-Park Universal Orlando Unlimited Ticket

Theme parks are a dime a dozen in Orlando, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal than this three-park ticket. This multi-park attraction pass grants each ticketholder access to three awesome parks for 14 days: Universal Studio Orlando, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk.

You’ll have the chance to fight alongside Optimus Prime on Transformers: The Ride-3D, explore Hogwarts Castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and enjoy some delicious food at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Because you have two weeks to use the ticket, you won’t feel rushed to finish each park in record time.

Orlando EcoPark Activity Pass

If you and your family are outdoorsy types, then look no further than this wonderful eco-adventure at Forever Florida, an expansive eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area. This Orlando shore excursion is ideal for parents with kids older than 10; it’s a great way to get your children to learn about wildlife.

With this activity pass, you’ll get admission to the park and take part in six different activities, including ziplining, canopy cycling and extreme swinging! Make sure to block out a whole day for this excursion because there’s just so much to see and do!

Hot Air Balloon Rise at Sunrise

It’s worth waking up early to soar above Orlando on this hot air balloon ride, especially when you’ll be treated to a decadent breakfast buffet at the end of it! Set your alarm and make it out to this once-in-a-lifetime trip to the skies. For about one hour, you and your family will float above the city and get a bird’s eye view of the area including theme parks, swamps and orange groves! Make sure you bring a camera because you’re in for some jaw-dropping shots.

You’ll indulge in a scrumptious breakfast buffet at the conclusion of the excursion. Adults will also enjoy a complimentary champagne toast. Kids younger than 4 are not permitted on this ride.

Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando

Although the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011, the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex is still alive and kicking. At KSC, you and your loved ones can participate in interactive exhibits like Exploration Space and other immersive multimedia experiences. Kick back and relax as you take in the 3D IMAX films to learn more about life on the International Space Station and discover the ins and outs of the Hubble Telescope.

Ever wondered what a shuttle launch felt like? The Shuttle Launch Experience attraction will have you strap in and take part in your own launch. You’ll feel like a full-fledged astronauts once the lights and sounds kick in. When you get hungry, stop by Orbit café for an out-of-this-world meal.