Quick Picks

First animals
Mini Moo Land, Kissimmee
Rainy day
SEA LIFE Orlando
Best theme park
LEGOLAND's DUPLO Valley
Best time
Mornings

Orlando with a toddler works best when you plan one thing a day, keep it short, and stop before the nap. These are the places that suit ages 1 to 4.

The quick pick

  • First animals: Mini Moo Land. Pet and hand-feed Highland cows in Kissimmee, 10% off through us. (I'm Boggy Creek's marketing manager; Mini Moo Land is part of it.)
  • Rainy or hot day: SEA LIFE Orlando.
  • Best theme park for this age: LEGOLAND Florida and its DUPLO Valley.

Animals

  • Mini Moo Land. Small, calm and outdoors, so a toddler can go at their own pace.
  • SEA LIFE Orlando. Indoors, dim and cool on I-Drive, with fish at a toddler's eye level. It's a good length for short attention spans.

Play

  • Crayola Experience. Indoor and hands-on at The Florida Mall, with a toddler area. Plan on a few hours, or less with a very little one.
  • LEGOLAND Florida. DUPLO Valley is built for ages 2 to 5, with a gentle train, a tractor ride and splash play. It's about an hour from Orlando, in Winter Haven. Our LEGOLAND guide covers tickets.
  • Peppa Pig Theme Park. Next to LEGOLAND, with gentle rides for preschoolers.

Quiet and outdoors

  • Chocolate Kingdom. A short factory tour with tastings. Best for ages 3 and up who will sit still for a bit.
  • Blue Spring State Park. Boardwalks are stroller friendly, and manatees gather there from about November to March. See where to see manatees.

Disney and Universal with a toddler

You can do both, but most toddlers won't meet the height rules for many rides. Pick the rides that have no minimum height, take a midday break at the hotel, and use a stroller even if your child usually walks.

Ask about each park's ticket age when you book. Rules differ: at some parks children under 3 don't need a ticket, and at others they do.

Tips

  • Mornings are best. Be at the gate early, and out before the heat and the nap.
  • Bring snacks, water and sun protection, plus a change of clothes for any splash area.
  • Check height limits before you promise a ride.
  • Plan one big thing a day. A pool afternoon counts as a full day for a two-year-old.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orlando good for toddlers?

Yes, if you keep it simple. Animal visits, indoor play and LEGOLAND's DUPLO Valley suit ages 1 to 4 better than a full day of big rides.

What is the best theme park in Orlando for a 2 year old?

LEGOLAND Florida's DUPLO Valley is built for ages 2 to 5, and Peppa Pig Theme Park is next door. Both are about an hour from Orlando in Winter Haven.

What can toddlers do in Orlando when it rains?

SEA LIFE Orlando and Crayola Experience are both indoors.

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