Best Indoor Pick For...
- Under 10
- Crayola Experience, SEA LIFE
- Mixed ages
- WonderWorks
- Teens and adults
- The Escape Game
- History fans
- Titanic exhibition
- Evening
- A dinner show
Orlando gets an afternoon thunderstorm most summer days, the occasional cold front in winter, and plenty of days that are just too hot. Here's where to go when you need a roof, sorted by who you're with.
Quick picks
- Kids under 10: Crayola Experience at Florida Mall or SEA LIFE Orlando.
- Mixed ages: WonderWorks, the upside-down building on I-Drive.
- Teens and adults: The Escape Game Orlando.
- History fans: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.
- A whole evening: a dinner show.
Indoor attractions on International Drive
International Drive has the most indoor options in one place, so it's the easy call on a rainy day:
- WonderWorks. Over 100 hands-on exhibits, plus a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, laser tag and a 4D ride on the same ticket. Our WonderWorks guide has tips.
- SEA LIFE Orlando. An aquarium at ICON Park with an ocean tunnel, sea turtles and touch pools. One to two hours.
- Madame Tussauds Orlando. Wax figures of movie stars, musicians and athletes, next to SEA LIFE and The Wheel. About an hour.
- Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Real artifacts and costumed actors, one to two hours. See our Titanic guide.
- The Escape Game Orlando. Eight themed games, 60 minutes each. More options in escape rooms in Orlando.
- Chocolate Kingdom. A 45-minute guided factory tour that ends with tastings. You can design your own bar for an extra charge.
Indoor dinner shows
All of these are air-conditioned and include dinner:
- Medieval Times, knights jousting on horseback
- Pirates Dinner Adventure, a pirate ship in an indoor lagoon
- Polynesian Fire Luau, with a fire knife finale
- Outta Control Magic Dinner Show, comedy and unlimited pizza
Rainy day tips
- Summer storms usually pass in an hour or two. If it's a typical afternoon storm, an indoor stop can be a break, not a whole new plan.
- Book timed tickets once you see the forecast. Indoor attractions fill up fast on rainy days, especially weekends.
- Park once on I-Drive. ICON Park's attractions share a garage, and WonderWorks, Titanic and The Escape Game are a few minutes away.
- Lightning closes outdoor rides, including airboats and the open-air parts of theme parks. Check with anything outdoors before you drive over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Orlando when it rains?
Head to International Drive: WonderWorks, SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, The Escape Game and Chocolate Kingdom are all indoors and close together. Dinner shows are indoors too.
What indoor things can little kids do in Orlando?
Crayola Experience at the Florida Mall, SEA LIFE Orlando at ICON Park and the Chocolate Kingdom factory tour are the best fits for kids under 10.
Do Orlando afternoon storms last all day?
Usually not. Typical summer storms pass in an hour or two, so an indoor stop is often just a break.
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