Fun spot has been a staple for my family since I was a kid…read more My brother and I used to love racing around on the go karts. We first started doing this in magical midway, but when that felt too rickety and unsafe, we started looking for other parks, and that's when we found fun spot! We would go multiple times a year every year when we were younger and always took advantage of the anniversary ticket prices. It's been a while since we've gone, but it would definitely be another fun trip with nostalgia . The parks have expanded over the years to add more carnival style rides, and a few roller coasters, which are pretty fun too !

I had a couple hours in the afternoon to use up between hotel check out and the conclusion of my…read morehusband's conference, so I took my kids to Fun Spot. I had heard from locals that it's a great local option over the big theme parks. Fun Spot was pretty great, for what it was. Free parking, free admission if you don't plan on riding rides, also a discounted adult pass if you only are going on rides with your kid who is too young to ride alone. The whole place was small, maybe the area of a handful of city blocks. And on the Sunday afternoon when we went, the place was quiet enough that we never waited more than a few minutes to get onto a ride. As we were only there for a couple hours, the cashier recommended the 4 ride pass for my kids, and the companion pass for me. But if one were to spend more hours there, buying the day pass online for $59.95 is quite a bargain. Not all rides were open, but the "big" rides that most kids want (the roller coasters and the go carts) were open. My daughter, who is not a big roller coaster fan, had a harder time finding kiddie rides that she actually wanted to go on, and she watched the go carts and didn't even want to try those with me driving. However, the place was small enough that I felt fine leaving my 10 year old son to go on rides by himself while I went on the Ferris wheel or the merry go round with my 8 year old. There are a bunch of food options available throughout the park. They were definitely more affordable than Disney prices! Most of the places offered souvenir cups with discounted refills, but there were also water stations set up throughout with free cups. I'd definitely come back if I had a few hours to burn and the kids didn't want to go swimming. Hopefully at some point, my daughter will change her mind about roller coasters, though!

Island of Adventure is, in my opinion, the most thrilling park at Universal Orlando. I absolutely…read morerecommend it and would definitely give it . If you're visiting during a busy season, I highly recommend purchasing an Express Pass--it will save you a lot of time. Also, wear comfortable walking shoes because you'll be on your feet all day. For lunch, don't miss Thunder Falls Terrace. It offers generous portions, good quality food, and excellent value compared to many other restaurants inside the park. I visited with my best friend, and we had an amazing time. If you love adrenaline and roller coasters, this park is a must-visit!

I went to Island of Adventure with my bf and his two kids ages 8 and 10 and we got to the park a…read morelittle after 9:00am, however, the wait times for some of the rides were well over an hour. While we had looked at the app with the kids to determine where they wanted to go, we were not very familiar with the map layout of the park and this caused us to lose time getting to some of the rides. We came prepared with crossbody bags with ponchos, fans, cooling towels and collapsible water bottles. I also personally packed liquid IV and some light snacks. I would highly recommend the fans and cooling towels if you go in June because it was soooo hot. I drank water but waiting in line for some of the rides that have an outdoor line truly zaps your energy. I do feel that the lines were managed efficiently and that we got to the rides as quickly as the attendants were able to let us in. I understand that the park is supposed to have multiple worlds but to me, the park is too spaced out and we ended up walking way more than we needed to in order to get to the rides that we wanted to which again was exhausting. Obviously prices were high for an amusement park, which is to be expected and therefore, I tried not to spend money on any snacks or drinks. My bf did buy a refillable cup, which I do think was a good deal.I also recommend bringing liquid IV or something like this or getting gatorade in the refillable cip. Halfway through the day it started pouring down raining and we decided to leave the park at this time, and got soaked heading to the parking garage. A lot of other people were waiting in the stores and while I had ponchos, I feel that I should have gotten better ponchos because those were lightweight and not thick enough to do much against the rain. We went back around 7:00pm when the weather had cleared up. I cannot recommend going in the evening enough, especially during the summer because it is so much cooler. It was also good to go back again during the day or over multiple days because you know where you are going. With the weather it had also made the park less busy and we were able to get into rides with a considerably less wait. I would recommend putting AirTags on your kids if you are going though regardless of how busy the park is just because of how big the park is. Because of the size of the park, the lack of to me clear directions and the lack of more rollercoasters/thrill rides, I am giving this 3 stars. I would go back given the lessons that I have learned to see if it would be more enjoyable.

Hearing about it or seeing pictures is one thing, but being there in the middle of the buildings…read moreand shops is spectacular. This is a section you can spend only a little of your time in or it might be where you spend the bulk of your time. That likely depends on how many of the shops and restaurants you want to visit in the area. You may also be fans of the magical wands and making things move in the windows. I really enjoyed seeing the pages of the book come alive as well as several visitors, dressed in robes and other Harry Potter themed clothing. This is a fantastic spot for picture taking as well. It does get quite crowded in certain areas so hold onto your patience and enjoy the experience.

Besides the pretty cool scenery and the escape from gringotts ride, this area is mostly shops…read more When you're in this part of the Harry Potter Park, you have to stay on your around for a little bit and wait for the dragon the spew fire. That's the main draw of this area besides the rides and the shopping

Super Nintendo is definitely our favorite portal all around! It feels like you are a real player in…read morea video game! The views here are unmatched and feel out of this world! It's so hard to choose which ride is our favorite but Mine Cart madness is high in my list! The game plan wristbands are such a fun added layer and are worth purchasing in my opinion.

Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe is the kind of place that delivers on a premise that should…read morenot work as well as it does. I walked through the warp pipe entrance and into the land, and that was a genuine moment. The colors, sounds, and scale of everything around me hit immediately in a way that was hard to prepare for even though I knew what to expect. The attention to detail was remarkable, and the music threading through the entire area kept the immersion intact as I moved from one section to the next. Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness is the ride to prioritize and the one that generates the most excitement in the land. I arrived at park open and went straight here, which was the right strategy as the wait times built quickly. Mario Kart is the other major attraction and delivers on the concept, with the Power Up Band integration adding a competitive layer that makes it more than just a passive ride experience. The Power Up Band is worth purchasing before entering the park if I want the full experience. It unlocks interactive elements and mini games scattered throughout the land that let me collect coins, hit question blocks, and track my score on the app. Without it I could still enjoy the rides and the theming, but a meaningful portion of what makes the land special is tied to having one. At around fifty dollars it is an added cost on top of an already expensive day, but for a Nintendo fan it justifies itself quickly. Weekday visits made a noticeable difference in wait times and gave me more room to engage with the interactive elements without feeling rushed. The land rewards people who slow down and explore rather than just moving through it as efficiently as possible, and there is enough packed into the space that I could spend a solid chunk of the day here without feeling like I had exhausted it.

Dezerland Park in Orlando is a really fun spot to spend a few hours, especially since it's free…read morejust to walk around and check everything out. There's a great variety of activities like bowling, arcade games, go karts, and even an impressive auto museum that's worth seeing. It's easy to find something for everyone, whether you're going with friends or family. The only downside is the food situation. While there are a few options, it would be nice to see more variety or even some food trucks to give visitors more choices. Overall though, it's a cool place with plenty to do, and definitely worth a visit.

Shoutout to the businesses still celebrating kids doing good in school We stopped by due to…read morerecieving an Orange County Public Schools student voucher and honestly had such a good time! My AB students were SO excited to use their reward and felt super proud of themselves the entire visit. Sadly the jump area had already closed down, BUT the staff handled everything so kindly and made sure my other child still got to enjoy. One child did go-kart round and my other child got 2 hours of arcade time. That alone turned what was disappointment into a really fun family outing. The employees were patient, friendly, and genuinely nice the whole time -- which matters so much when you're out with kids. There's honestly a ton to do, the atmosphere was fun, and my kiddos are already asking when we're going back Definitely will be back again!

Overall, I think this is a great place to check out if you are in Orlando…read more We came here because we have Legoland gold passes which means we get free admission to sea life, Madame Tussaud's, and the Orlando Eye. All three of these together took up about two hours and then we were able to go to Cafe tu tu tango to get a bite to eat. This was a great half day experience while we were visiting Orlando. There was a parking garage and parking was super easy. By that time we left around 8:30 PM there were so many cars, but when we first got there at about 5 PM there were tons of spots. They do have parking spots you can pay for in the lower levels so it seems like if you're willing to pay there will always be parking. If you want free parking, you need to go earlier because this seems to be popular for nightlife. I always appreciate when there's so many attractions together that you can walk to. This place has quite a few restaurants, some shops and the attractions all in a contained area. It was very clean and when we came, there was a huge police presence, because apparently a couple weeks before there was hundreds of teenagers that descended to the area and fought. So the place was doing a really good job making sure that everything was safe. This is a place for both families and non-families alike.

Another "go big or go home" Orlando destination spot for tourists, complete with its own eye (The…read moreWheel). The entertainment complex has a variety of restaurants ranging in price , including my beloved Shake Shack. There are shops, an aquarium, was museum, arcades, live music, illusion museum, and several other places on the twenty acre complex I'm not sure about parking other than knowing it's free. I usually walk over from my hotel when in town for conferences. It's something to do in evening after sitting all day listening to speakers.

Old school (pre Disney) Marvel comics, ride, and stores in Islands of Adventure in Orlando…read more Lots of comic book themed colors and designs here, good for those who are historic comic fans and the meet & greets here looked like fun if busy lines. The Hulk coaster, Fearfall wasn't on when we were there, and the Spiderman 4D experience. End of the day could've used some cleaning, someone had thrown up or really lost a meal on the ground, no one out there cleaning it up...

Marvel Super Hero Island is located at Universal's Islands of Adventure. It's off to the left side…read moreas soon as you enter the theme park. This area opened in 1999 and is themed from the comic books! All of the buildings in the area have the comic book style architecture and has features themed from iconic Marvel Characters. I really liked how the buildings have special chrome illusion paint. Depending on where you view the building or at a different angle, with specific lighting, it changes how the buildings look! It's pretty cool. There are variety of theme park rides in Marvel Super Hero Island. The Incredible Hulk Coaster: This is a super fast ride! It goes from 0 to 40 mph in just two seconds! The ride can reach up to 67 mph though and has a variety of inversions! The Amazing Spider-Man: This is a 3D dark ride. It's a slow ride though! It combines motion simulation and special effects to immerse you in the ride! You'll get to see Spider Man and a few villains from the series! Doctor Doom Fearfall: This ride is a drop ride. You'll be launched up to close to 200 feet in the air! I try to avoid this ride though. Drop rides are a little scary for me! Storm Force Accelatron: It's a spinning ride. It's based on the X-Men series. You're helping storm defeat Magneto! There are a lot of Meet and Greets in this area! Last time I was here, I saw Wolverine and Captain America! You can also see other superheroes like Spider-man or even villains such as Doctor Doom or the Green Goblin! If you're looking for dining options there is the Captain America Diner, and some other quick service options like Aunt Anne's! There are some stores you can shop in for Marvel merchandise which offers collectible, toys, apparel and so much more! My mom and I spent a few hours at Marvel Super Hero Island. It has a lot of attractions and stores!

Out of both Minion attractions, this one was the better one. My mom is a fan of The Minions, so we…read morewanted to try both out. This was pretty cute, but I didn't feel it was worth the wait. Especially since there were lots of screaming little ones. If it's 30 minutes or less of a wait, I would definitely recommend trying it.

This is a cute ride if there's no wait. I hadn't ridden this in years. It no longer has the 3D…read moreglasses, but the ride experience was not negatively effected. It's a great ride for entire families. I would not recommend if the wait is over 20 minutes unless you're only here one day and have small kids that can't ride much.