Correction - about 3 more days down there after Disney.
There are hurricanes, floods and alligators there, just so you know.
Space Center
go to space center.
I co-sign the space center, about an hour from Orlando, spend 4-5 hours and back.
Go to the beach! We like the Gulf better than the Atlantic, but Daytona Beach is a very popular place to be.
Universal is good, but not sure if you want to spend the money for two parks. They have lots of smaller places on International Drive.. indoor skydiving, fun ‘n wheels, etc, maybe try tripadvisor.com?
There is plenty to see in the Orlando area.
Or you could go to Daytona to the beach, about an hour away.
Go to the Keys.
Find someone selling boiled peanuts and buy some.
Disney, of course. Just because you have to. EPCOT is terrible. In the same area, Gator World was very memorable, if it’s still there.
But the best... Tour Kennedy Space Center / Cape Canaveral. Unforgettable.
SEA WORLD! At least 1 of the days, but you can do two days there!
The Keys are gorgeous!
With that age group, Islands of Adventure at Universal is a must.
Also, away from the tourist stuff, an airboat ride to see the REALLY big gators. This one os the real deal.
http://www.blackhammockairboatrides.com/location/
Owner’s father was FFL, so he grew up in lots of war zones, Aftrca, etc. Cool dude.
There are Sea World and Universal in Orlando, the launch complex at Cape Canaveral and the nearby beaches on the east coast, and west along I-4, there are Legoland Florida in Winter Haven and the Fantasy of Flight aircraft museum in Polk City. Check their websites to gauge age suitability, location, and prices.
If your kids are girls, they’ll like to spend some time at the outlet malls in Orlando. Cruise up International blvd and check out the restaurants and the upside down building.
Treasure Island, Madeira Beach in Clearwater area is good. You can rent a wave runner and take the kids for rides in the inter-coastal waterway. The beaches are nice. A parasailing ride will be something they always remember.
For history: St. Augustine - oldest city in the US
For entertainment: Universal Studios, SeaWorld, the Space Center (check online for a launch!)
For Excitement: check out an airboat ride, a gator park, or a multitude of other adventure things.
Question... Why only two day at Disney? We spend a week there and still don’t see it all.
#1 Buy a good “Insiders guide to WDW” type book. Check the reviews because I don’t know of a good one now. It will pay for itself in time saved. On a vacation, time = money. Look through the book and prioritize what each person wants to do. Get one which describes every ride. WDW will overwhelm you otherwise.
2. Go to Trip Advisor and check out what else you want to do in the area.
3. Draw up a budget and track it each day.
4. Make an itinerary to help remind you what you had planned on doing and see how close you stick to it.
5. Only you and your family knows what they want to do.