Dave was a fantastic tour guide loved his humor it was amazing chocolate samples were top tier so…read moredifferent and exotic The service was great everyone was kind and attentive The inside of the store is beautiful

I was gifted a Groupon for my birthday and sounded really cool since I'd never been. It was pretty…read morecool to learn the history of chocolate and see all the sculptures that were made over 15 years ago. I did expect it to be a bit bigger and have a more samples but we did enjoy it. You're given a small tray of different chocolates to try. Some were spicy and I wish they told us that ahead of time. Our tour guide was great. Lots of energy, answered questions and was very pleasant. You go through 3 rooms and end in a small sampling room where you're given the trays and she walks you through each chocolate. Cool experience if you haven't been specially if you have the Groupon because it was almost half the price BUT not a place I'd frequent. One and done

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER PRESCHOOL REVIEW!!!! …read more Where do I even begin? I want to start with Ms. Juanita. She is one of those educators who you immediately know is doing what she was meant to do. She is incredibly passionate about STEM, education, and learning, but more than that, she is passionate about creating experiences for children that they simply cannot get anywhere else. She goes above and beyond every single day, and you can feel how much she truly cares about the children and their experience at school. I was incredibly lucky to have my oldest son accepted into the Orlando Science Center Preschool when some of our school friends decided to leave our previous preschool for what they felt was a better program. We had heard so much about the Science Center Preschool and knew what an incredible opportunity it would be if we could get a spot. And I am SO grateful we got that spot. My oldest son, who is now 7, truly developed his personality at this school. He wore dinosaur shirts constantly, brought his favorite animal figurines for show & tell every week, and fell completely in love with science, space, engineering, nature, and everything around him. But what I loved most was that the school gave him the freedom and confidence to just be himself. The preschool also taught him something I value tremendously: respect. They celebrated different cultures, values, backgrounds, and perspectives and taught children to appreciate what makes each person unique. That kind of foundation is priceless. My son is now enrolled in one of the top ranked charter schools in the state, and while I am incredibly proud of him and happy with his education and grades, I truly credit the Orlando Science Center Preschool with giving him the fundamentals and confidence that helped prepare him for where he is today. And I have to admit... I miss the dinosaur shirts. I miss the silly Mohawk. But most of all, I miss those daily updates with pictures and videos showing us exactly what our child was experiencing, learning, discovering, and enjoying throughout the day. Fast forward a few years, and I am reminded of all of those things again because my baby, now 3, is officially a Science Center Preschool student. There was absolutely no question in my mind that he would attend this school. He was enrolled in the 3 year old program as soon as we had the opportunity. I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Before starting at the Science Center, my youngest attended a part time church preschool. I want to be very clear that we loved that school and the people there. They were incredibly loving and sweet and will always hold a special place in our family's heart. But having now experienced both environments, I can already see such a difference in the learning style and opportunities when comparing the two side by side. (Ms. Chau, Ms. Michaela my baby loves you!) He WANTS to go learn. For a three year old, I can't think of a better gift than that. My oldest still remembers all of the things that made the Science Center so special. When I asked him what he thought about his little brother going there, his only wish was that he could still go there himself as a second grader. And that says everything. Ms. Juanita somehow always seems to be pulling strings and creating opportunities for our kids, from getting them into special events and theater experiences across the street, opd firetruck surprises, to sending home books, creating incredible show and tell experiences, plays/events for parents and finding ways to make learning exciting and memorable. I still have books that were given to us during my oldest son's preschool years. I still remember the excitement of his weekly show and tell. I remember the daily photos and videos, the weekly take home agendas with curriculum information, and all of the ways the school kept us connected and involved in our child's learning even when we weren't physically there. As a parent, that means so much. You aren't just dropping your child off and hoping they had a good day. You get to SEE it. You get to be part of it. You get to watch them discover something new, make friends, explore, ask questions, and grow. My oldest had such an incredible experience here that there was never a question about where his little brother would go. And now, only two weeks into this new chapter, I am already seeing that same excitement for learning beginning in him. I truly cannot give this school enough credit. Orlando Science Center Preschool is hands down the best preschool in Florida in my eyes. It is so much more than a preschool. It is a place where children are encouraged to be curious, confident, kind, creative, and completely themselves Thank you, Ms. Juanita, and thank you to the entire Orlando Science Center Preschool team, for giving my boys such an incredible foundation and for making school a place they genuinely love. My baby is already so in love!

We attended a birthday party here and had such a great time. The kids got to do two hands-on…read morescience experiments, and everyone was completely engaged -- my kid was still talking about it days later. After the experiments, we were free to explore the entire science center, and there's so much to see that we could have stayed for hours longer. The T-Rex theater show was the highlight -- genuinely amazing, and just as fun for the adults as it was for the kids. The staff really made the day. Every person we interacted with was helpful, courteous, and clearly enjoyed being there. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend this place, whether you're going for a party or just visiting for the day. We'll definitely be back.

4 stars for a great indoor activity to beat the summer heat in Orlando! This was our first time…read morevisiting Sea Life (located at ICON Park) and our 2-year old had a blast. He loved running around and looking through all the different tanks full of fish. It's a pretty small aquarium and tickets are relatively inexpensive at $15 pp. You can also buy a ticket bundle and combine it with the Madame Tussauds wax museum next door. We didn't do that this time but not a bad deal if you want to see both. This is definitely a tourist attraction, being located on I-Drive, but we still enjoyed it. We went through it in about 45 minutes, but you could go at a slower pace if you're not chasing a toddler. Even with the size, there's still a lot to see and a wide variety of fish and sea life: sharks, turtles, axolotl, starfish, stingrays, seahorses, jellyfish, moray eel, and more. There's also a touch tank at the end if you want to participate. It also wasn't too crowded and was easy to navigate.

Wasn't sure what to expect when we got timed tickets for this aquarium sight unseen…read more Not a fan of taking multiple photos of you, to sell back to you, before you even get inside to see anything. They had some interesting fish and water animals. The docents who were trying to educate people had an uphill battle with the younger kids. Overall, I've been to some bigger aquaria with more to offer but I enjoyed it.

This was an interesting part of our day trip!…read more Checking out this museum was a lot of fun! There were plenty of old artifacts to check out. The most interesting to me was the old hospital setting with medical supplies (donated by Orlando Health). It was so cool to see the old arrowhead collection too! Definitely worth the trip to historic Winter Garden

A free museum! I'm all for it. David was the greeter and it was cool even though the museum is…read moresmall it's jam packed with tons of history about historical Winter Garden. They have a super cool tractor trailer and fire truck out front which I loved to see. The artifacts and things were in very great condition, and David had so much wealth and knowledge of not just Winter Garden and Florida but of other states as well- he's 91 and is full of so much knowledge. I would check this out if I were you. Just find parking on the street and go on it- be sure to donate as well since it is free and fun by volunteers. I want to go back next time when I have more time I was limited on time when I went back I did like the variety in the museum.

This is a small off the beaten path presidents Hall of Fame Museum. The most updated information…read morethey have is from the 45th president of Donald Trump. They have not yet included Joe Biden's administrative history in this museum or Trump's second term. The outside of the museum does need a little TLC, but there is a great replica of Mount Rushmore in the back to take pictures with.

A friend and I decided we should do an indoor activity because the weather was not Disney friendly…read more None of us fought this. We were greeted immediately and were told that our daily admission gave us a yearly membership. Yay us! The place was packed with presidential memorabilia, wax figures, and the most fabulous miniature model of the White House. There was even a cute video of pets that have lived in the White House. A raccoon? Seriously? That is hilarious. For me, I wish it wasn't so hot inside. It may have been that it was a cold and rainy January day when we visited. It would have been nicer if it wasn't as warm inside, though. 04.08.2025

My child absolutely loves this type of museum. We have been to illusion museums all over the world…read more We went to similar to museums and places like Berlin and Scotland and Dubai. This one is definitely the smallest one we've been to, but my son really enjoyed it nonetheless. We've seen many of these type exhibits before. Most notably where it looks, as though your head is on a plate and you have lost your body, the table where you reflect and it looks like you're sitting with six of yourself, and the room where depending on what corner you're in you may look very large or very small. That being said it doesn't seem to get old to my kid and he had the best time. They also had some new stuff that he hadn't seen before which he really enjoyed. We spent about 45 minutes here and he had a blast. My only real issue with it was the cost as it was close to $30 a person.

This was more for younger kids. The thing that was most exciting and fun was the vortex tunnel. I…read moresee people post it on social media and thought they were being dramatic. Until I tried it. I really felt like I was off balance and going to tip over. It was cool. I feel it is overpriced and the person at the reception area was not the friendliest and she was very slow. Also there was not a whole lot. I would recommend it for ages under 12.

This was my second visit to the Titanic Artifact Exhibition, with my first trip back in 2019. If…read moreyou're a Titanic enthusiast and have never been, I highly recommend it. Seeing real artifacts recovered from the ship is an incredible experience, and the exhibits are well put together. The staff was friendly, and the museum was clean and well maintained. Like most tourist attractions in the Orlando area, it can get expensive, especially for a larger family. Also, if you've been before, don't expect to see many changes. I didn't notice any new artifacts since my last visit, so it may be more of a one-and-done experience unless they announce new additions. That said, it's absolutely worth visiting at least once if you have any interest in the history of the Titanic.

It was a cool experience but the only 2 things I wish they did was put a sample of the water with…read morethe same temperature of that fateful night to feel what it was like and also to make the room colder as it was that night. Other then those two things. It was a nice experience. Also we did the virtual experience I expected to see some of the chaos during the sinking but nothing and also it should be standing up instead of sitting I had to turn my body just to see behind me. I hope this can be fixed for future visits. Also u cant take pic of the staircase only if u pay $20

Quaint and vibrant downtown. We love coming as a couple, with friends or the kids for a family…read moreouting. There are some great restaurants and activities, especially the Saturday Farmers Market or the splash pad for the kids to best the FL heat. You can plan a quick visit or a full day of fun, there is plenty for everyone.

Winter Garden has grown considerably since I first moved to Orlanda back in 2001. The Winter Garden…read moreHistoric District is a great place to come and walk around, do a bit of shopping and/or grab something to eat. Winter Garden has truly come into its own as a community and is not just an outpost west of Orlando. This area is convenient to get to by Highway 408 or East Colonial Drive. They have a great farmers market here on Saturdays, which I would also recommend. Winter Garden has a lot of history here in central Florida, but we also must embrace the Winter Garden of today and where it is headed to in its tomorrows. The area is quaint and enjoyable. It is easy to see why it is so popular. Overall, I would definitely recommend here and I will give it a rating of five stars.

i came here on a day a lot of the exhibits were being worked on but i enjoyed the half off price…read morebecause of it (plus i can come back !!) this was a beautiful museum of art w/ such a variety of different types of art. i took my time as i walked around the rooms & it was lovely. they had a whole hallway dedicated to young artists which was sweet & they also have many art programs for the littles as well as adult events! i really enjoyed my time & will make another stroll soon, i'm sure of it. thank you for existing.

This museum is much bigger and more comprehensive than I expected. Orlando isn't typically known…read morefor amazing art museums on the scale of New York or Chicago, but I was pleasantly surprised when I visited! There's both pretty cool modern mart pieces as well as lots of ancient Latin American art and sculptures. I loved learning about the history of the Aztec, Mayans, and Incans through the preserved art pieces. I do wish there was an expanded area for Asian and African art, but I guess that leaves room for them to continue to grow and improve. Definitely check them out during Museums on Us through Bank of America! You can experience great art for free :)

Took my kids, 15 & 9. My 15 y/o loves history & enjoyed the visit. My 9 y/o somewhat enjoyed but…read morethere is a lot of reading.The current rotating exhibit area was about Curious George author & illustrator H.A. & Margret Rey which she liked. Due to remodel there were only 2 rooms open, expected to reopen the rest of the center in January 2026. I'd say plan for about an hour for your visit. Docents were nice, checked on us periodically to see if we had questions & gave us some bits of information.

I visited the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida in Maitland recently. I…read morewent there to do the free Anne Frank virtual reality (VR) Beyond The Bookcase tour I heard about on NPR. The Anne Frank House partnered with Force Field VR to create it. My first question was: Are the VR sets and headphones clean? The VR set goes right on your face. The employee assured me that they clean everything in between use. Ok good. The VR recreates the Secret Annex where Anne Frank lived in hiding from 1942-1944. You see what life was like in the attic as you are guided through the rooms by Anne. The VR is available in 7 languages and is 25 minutes long. The VR is only for children over the age 13. There were groups of high school students there doing the VR. You sit down during the VR but I moved around in my chair a little. The VR made history come to life. Wow! The employees there were also super nice and helpful. The center and VR experience is free but donations are accepted. The Center's website states the VR experience exhibit is there until 2023.