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A LITTLE BEYOND THE PARKS

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Places to explore

Family fit and indoor/outdoor settings are editorial guidance. Use the linked operator information for your group’s access needs.

Water feature in Town Center at Disney Springs
Free entry

Disney Springs

A waterside wander, a little browsing and food at your own pace.

75 min+ visitFree entry

Photo: elisfkc · Water feature in Town Center at Disney Springs · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor and outdoor areas. This is not an indoor-only outing. Check the operator’s details for your group.

Operator information checked BTP has not inspected these routes or facilities. Contact the operator about your specific access needs.

Getting inside

Disability parking is available in all lots and garages; a valid disability parking permit is required.

Disney Springs parking and mobility rentals (opens in a new tab)
Restrooms and companion facilities

Disney lists companion restrooms at the Lime Garage Entrance and STARBUCKS at Disney Springs West Side. These single-stall, gender-neutral rooms provide extra space and privacy.

Disney companion-restroom directory (opens in a new tab)
Walking and mobility

Wheelchairs and ECVs can be rented at Sundries next to the Town Center bus loop and at the Welcome Center mobility window.

Disney Springs parking and mobility rentals (opens in a new tab)
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Universal CityWalk lagoon-side promenade with palm trees and restaurants
Free entry

Universal CityWalk

Neon, music and a lagoon-side stroll, with no park ticket needed.

75 min+ visitFree entry

Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor and outdoor areas. This is not an indoor-only outing. Check the operator’s details for your group.

Operator information checked BTP has not inspected these routes or facilities. Contact the operator about your specific access needs.

Getting inside

Universal describes its shopping and dining venues as wheelchair-accessible.

Universal mobility and accessibility information (opens in a new tab)
Accessible restrooms

Universal’s guide states that CityWalk restrooms have wheelchair-accessible facilities. Use the Universal Orlando app for current family-restroom locations.

Universal accessibility guide — restrooms, page 6 (opens in a new tab)
Walking and mobility

Courtesy wheelchairs for guests visiting CityWalk are located beside the first elevator bank on the third floor.

Universal mobility and accessibility information (opens in a new tab)
Sensory support

The quiet rooms documented by Universal are inside Universal Studios Florida and Epic Universe.

Universal mobility and accessibility information (opens in a new tab)
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Lake Nona Town Center street with the mirrored Disco dog sculpture and the Code Wall parking garage
Free entry

Lake Nona Town Center & Boxi Park

A Town Center public-art walk—the Beacon, Code Wall and DNA Garage—with Boxi Park as an optional food stop Thursday–Sunday. Boxi Park is closed Monday–Wednesday.

60 min+ visitFree entry

Photo: PoultrySaga · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Outdoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

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Panoramic view of downtown Mount Dora
Free entry

Downtown Mount Dora

A hilltop lake town with antique shops, a lighthouse and a boardwalk over Lake Dora.

120 min+ visitDay trip · a free afternoon

Photo: MediaProMan · Panoramic view of downtown Mount Dora · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor and outdoor areas. This is not an indoor-only outing. Check the operator’s details for your group.

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Shingle Creek bordered by green trees and waterside plants, reflected in the calm water
Free entry

Shingle Creek Regional Park, Babb Landing

A nature stop at Babb Landing with paved and unpaved trails, picnic tables and kayak access. Pioneer Village is a separate paid add-on.

60 min+ visitDawn to dusk

Photo: Miosotis Jade · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Outdoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

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Indoor

The Florida Mall

A large indoor mall with a big food court and plenty of room to walk when it storms.

Free.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

Operator information checked BTP has not inspected these routes or facilities. Contact the operator about your specific access needs.

Getting inside

Simon lists accessible parking and entrances at the Dining Pavilion, outside Primark, near Macy’s, near Foot Locker and at Crayola Experience.

Simon: mall services and information (opens in a new tab)
Accessible restrooms

Accessible restrooms are listed near Florida Hotel & Conference Center, the Dining Pavilion and H&M.

Simon: mall services and information (opens in a new tab)
Places to rest

The Dining Pavilion has indoor and outdoor seating.

Simon: mall services and information (opens in a new tab)
Walking and mobility

Complimentary wheelchairs are available at Guest Services in front of Macy’s, first come, first served.

Simon: mall services and information (opens in a new tab)
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Indoor

SEA LIFE Orlando

An indoor aquarium with over 5,000 creatures at ICON Park.

Adults from $29 online.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

Operator information checked BTP has not inspected these routes or facilities. Contact the operator about your specific access needs.

Getting inside

The operator describes the entire attraction as wheelchair-accessible.

Operator help: wheelchair access and rentals (opens in a new tab)
Accessible restrooms

Accessible restrooms are available inside the aquarium.

Operator help: restrooms (opens in a new tab)
Walking and mobility

Wheelchairs and electric scooters are not rented here. Bring your own wheelchair if needed.

Operator help: wheelchair access and rentals (opens in a new tab)
Sensory support

The accessibility page offers a sensory-guide download.

SEA LIFE accessibility guide page (opens in a new tab)
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Indoor

Madame Tussauds Orlando

An indoor wax museum at ICON Park.

Adults from $29 online.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

Operator information checked BTP has not inspected these routes or facilities. Contact the operator about your specific access needs.

Getting inside

The operator describes the attraction as wheelchair-accessible. Wheelchair users use the main entrance; mobility scooters and ECVs are permitted.

Operator help: wheelchair entrance (opens in a new tab)Operator help: wheelchair access and rental (opens in a new tab)Operator help: ECV admission (opens in a new tab)
Accessible restrooms

The operator confirms accessible restrooms at the attraction.

Operator help: accessible restrooms (opens in a new tab)
Walking and mobility

An elevator is available with staff assistance where needed. Wheelchairs are not available on-site; bring your own if needed.

Madame Tussauds accessibility (opens in a new tab)Operator help: wheelchair access and rental (opens in a new tab)
Sensory support

The accessibility page links a sensory guide for planning your visit.

Madame Tussauds accessibility (opens in a new tab)
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Indoor

Crayola Experience Orlando

More than 20 hands-on attractions inside The Florida Mall.

Ages 3+ $30.99 plus tax ($3 off online); seniors $27.99; ages 2 and under free.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

Operator information checked BTP has not inspected these routes or facilities. Contact the operator about your specific access needs.

Getting inside

Simon lists an accessible entrance at Crayola Experience. Crayola states that its attractions are ADA compliant.

Florida Mall accessible entrances (opens in a new tab)Crayola Orlando access information (opens in a new tab)
Walking and mobility

Crayola’s FAQ places the store on the first floor and its food outlets on the second floor.

Crayola Orlando visit FAQs (opens in a new tab)
Sensory support

Sensory Sundays run on selected dates from 10 a.m. to noon. The 2026 schedule lists December 6. Sessions include lower lighting, music and sounds turned off, and a quiet room. Admission is required; these provisions apply during the session.

Crayola Orlando Sensory Sundays and dates (opens in a new tab)
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Indoor

Orlando Science Center

Four indoor floors of hands-on exhibits plus a dome theater.

Online / at the door: adults $29 / $32; teens $27 / $30; ages 2–12 $22 / $25; seniors 55+ $27 / $30.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

Operator information checked BTP has not inspected these routes or facilities. Contact the operator about your specific access needs.

Getting inside

OSC lists accessible spaces on all four garage levels and a north-side elevator to the Level 2 entrance.

OSC accessibility (opens in a new tab)
Accessible restrooms

Accessible restrooms are listed on every level, with private all-gender restrooms on Levels 2, 3 and 4.

OSC accessibility (opens in a new tab)
Walking and mobility

A limited number of complimentary wheelchairs are available at Admissions.

OSC accessibility (opens in a new tab)
Sensory support

The Sensory Room is on Level 4. Sensory bags and weighted lap pads can be checked out at the Level 2 Box Office.

OSC accessibility (opens in a new tab)
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Explore

Posner Commons & Cinépolis IMAX

An open-air shopping center within the Posner Park development at I-4 and US-27, with a 9-screen IMAX movie theater.

Free to shop. Movie tickets are paid; Cinépolis has special Tuesday pricing.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor and outdoor areas. This is not an indoor-only outing. Check the operator’s details for your group.

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Chocolate Kingdom

A guided chocolate-making tour through museum and factory areas, with tastings.

The operator lists adult tickets at $24 and child tickets at $20. The website and booking product use different child age bands; confirm the applicable ticket, under-4 admission and final total before paying.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Indoor and outdoor areas. This is not an indoor-only outing. Check the operator’s details for your group.

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Wild Florida Airboats & Wildlife Park

Airboat tours, an alligator park and a drive-thru safari about an hour south of Kissimmee.

Half-hour airboat tour: adults $37, children $33. One-hour airboat tour: adults $65, children $52. Alligator Park only: adults $15, children $12. Drive-thru safari: adults $35, ages 3–12 $25.
Family & comfort

Editorial family fit: All ages. This is guide-level guidance, not confirmation of age, height or activity restrictions.

Setting: Outdoor setting. Check the operator’s details for your group.

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