Things to do around the Disney/Universal area?

[Alexis]

Hi, I've been going to Disney since I was a child. I've pretty much done everything there is to do that I enjoy. But my parents are kinda getting tired of doing the same things everytime. We've done BlueMan Group twice, we visit Magic Kingdom every year and go to Downtown Disney yearly as well. Aside from going to Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney, Citywalk, what else can we do for a few hours after visiting those places? Anything new to do?

Thanks

 

[openendedsky]

There's Splitsville in DtD now, which is pretty cool. Olde Town off of 192, really close to Disney. Also, you could just drive around international drive past sea world and near universal. There are a ton of restaurants and cool places to check out.

 

[rsoxguy]

www.visitorlando.com

 

[Alexis]

There's Splitsville in DtD now, which is pretty cool. Olde Town off of 192, really close to Disney. Also, you could just drive around international drive past sea world and near universal. There are a ton of restaurants and cool places to check out.

Thanks! I drove around there once and did shopping when it was raining once

 

[openendedsky]

Thanks! I drove around there once and did shopping when it was raining once

Yeah, I was going to say I remember there being a mall esque set up over there near Ripley's, but it's been years and I'm not sure what stores are occupying that now. It's worth checking out, though.

 

[Figgy1]

Kennedy Space center is about 40 or so minutes east of Disney! Actually quite interesting!! Closes at 5 so you can be back for dinner and fireworks!!

 

[openendedsky]

Kennedy Space center is about 40 or so minutes east of Disney! Actually quite interesting!! Closes at 5 so you can be back for dinner and fireworks!!

Good call! I always kind of forget about this since I live west of Orlando and that's a bit of a drive for me, but I would definitely recommend it.

 

[Figgy1]

Good call! I always kind of forget about this since I live west of Orlando and that's a bit of a drive for me, but I would definitely recommend it.

Every trip we stop either on the way up or down!! Everyone should go there at least once if they have the time!!

 

[93boomer]

Cocoa Beach is just 50 miles away if you want to visit the ocean for a bit. Ron Jon's Surf Shop is cool.

 

[Baron Von Capybara]

Always try to spend a day up at the premium mall (might have different priorities though as we are across the ponders ) !! The beach never appealed to us living on an island never further than 10 minutes from a beach lol

 

[Figgy1]

Always try to spend a day up at the premium mall (might have different priorities though as we are across the ponders ) !!

Official Disney outlet stores are great!!!

 

[93boomer]

Official Disney outlet stores are great!!!

Cool! Where are these wonderful outlet stores?

 

[Baron Von Capybara]

Official Disney outlet stores are great!!!

Don't have a Disney store on my Island ... or a starbucks .... or a Mcdonalds !!!!

 

[93boomer]

Don't have a Disney store on my Island ... or a starbucks .... or a Mcdonalds !!!!

That's awful! Where do you go for fun then? No Disney, no coffee, no hamburgers! I couldn't live! LOL

 

[Figgy1]

Premium Outlet Mall 8200 Vineland road Orlando and Orlando Premium Outlet International 4951 International Drive Orlando

 

[Baron Von Capybara]

That's awful! Where do you go for fun then? No Disney, no coffee, no hamburgers! I couldn't live! LOL

We do have costa so not a complete fail ... no kfc/pizza hut/BK or anything like that .... and yes we do have electricity ( when the wind is blowing in the right direction)

 

[Figgy1]

Don't have a Disney store on my Island ... or a starbucks .... or a Mcdonalds !!!!

My condolances!!

 

[Figgy1]

My condolances!!

I thought driving an hour to the Disney store was bad!!

 

[93boomer]

Oh my!

 

[Baron Von Capybara]

Welcome to my world 4266 miles approx from WDW