The Play List: Dinosaur World
Read about all the fun waiting for your family at Dinosaur World, including new ride-on dinos, splash pads, fossil digs, and more!
Parks + Attractions
Yes, YOU CAN become a mermaid at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park!
The all-new Weeki Wachee Mermaid Experience is helping mermaid dreams come true -going on now until September 25, 2025!
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EXTENDED AGAIN: The Busch Gardens + Adventure Island FREE Preschool Card is Back in 2025!
The 2025 Preschool card allows for FREE unlimited visits to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island for children ages 5 and younger through December 31, 2025.
FIRST LOOK: Join us for an undersea adventure at SEA LIFE Florida!
Explore SEA LIFE Florida with us, the all-new aquarium for kids at LEGOLAND Florida Resort!
What Characters Can You See at Epic Universe? – List and Locations
Here’s all the characters you can meet at Epic Universe and where exactly to locate them inside the park!
- Disney + Central Florida Fun | Parks + Attractions | Spring Break | Spring Family Fun | Summer Break Fun
A Parent’s Guide to the BEST Kid Friendly Water Parks in Orlando
It’s easy to make a splash in Orlando. Being the vacation destination that it is, you can find lots of ways to cool off, including water parks. The problem is, there are so many! To help you sort through the great water parks for families in Orlando, here are our top picks for family-friendly water…
AWESOME Kid-Friendly Hotels: LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s Hotels
When it comes to theming and things to do, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s hotels are easily a top pick for family travel.
Get Your Preschooler into SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica for FREE + More Tips
SeaWorld and Aquatica are bringing back the FREE Preschool Card for 2024, but you’ll want to act fast to take advantage of this deal.
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The BEST places to watch a rocket launch in Florida
We can sometimes spot a rocket launch from here in Tampa, but why not experience one up close at least once before the kids grow up?
Florida State Parks You Must Visit with the Kids
We’re sharing some of our team’s favorite Florida state parks to visit with the kids near the Tampa Bay area and beyond!
Free Annual Pass for Preschoolers at Kennedy Space Center Available Now!
You only have a limited time to register for the free Junior Space Explorer Pass for kids age 5 and younger
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New LEGOLAND Florida Play Card deal available now for Florida residents!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…and the most wonderful time to save with new awesome LEGOLAND Florida deals!
Let’s Play! Our Favorite Parks and Playgrounds in Tampa Bay
Tampa is home to some amazing parks and playgrounds to help get some fresh air and get the wiggles out. Check out our favorite parks and playgrounds in and around Tampa Bay!
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Tampa Bay Bucket List: Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River
Swimming with manatees is a magical and unique experience you can only do in Crystal River. We’re sharing everything you need to know.
INSIDE LOOK: A Day at Dinosaur World Florida with the kids
Dinosaur World is a must-visit in Tampa Bay and they’ve added some pretty ROARsome additions recently including mini golf, a dino train, and more.
Make a Splash at Adventure Island’s Island Nights!
Get ready to make a splash at Adventure Island with Island Nights! Enjoy all your favorite water slides and attractions along with fun entertainment through July 7!
The Best Spots to Go Tubing in Florida this Summer
With more than 900 natural springs, about 40 of which are open to the public, Florida is the perfect state to explore via its waterways. What better way than hopping into a tube to drift alongside your family? Here are our picks for the best places to go tubing in Florida from the water parks…
Tips and Tricks for the Best Character Dining at Walt Disney World
Discover essential tips for booking the perfect character meal at Walt Disney World. We’re sharing locations inside the parks as well as ones that do not require any park admission!
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Other Minions Fun at Universal Orlando
With Minions: The Rise of Gru on your kids’ list of favorite movies since its release in 2022, there are more opportunities than ever to get in on a little minion fun at Universal Orlando. Here’s everything you need to know about the main attraction, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and more minion fun at Universal Orlando…
10 Things We Love About Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland
When we say you have to see it to believe how incredible it really is, we mean it when it comes to Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland. This brand-new privately built park on the outskirts of downtown Lakeland is a new place to play in Tampa Bay and we have a feeling it will quickly…
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A Cool Day at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Natajassa Prose of @proseandcompany is sharing what it’s like to spend the day at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park with the kids!
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Your Ultimate Guide to the WORLD’S FIRST Peppa Pig Theme Park
We’re sharing our favorite things about the world’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park to help you plan your best day ever!
How to Get FREE Admission to Florida State Parks with your Library Card
The Real Florida Reader Day Pass will get you free admission to one of Florida’s 175 state parks through September 12, 2022.
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10 Things We LOVE About Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa
To say we LOVE Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park near downtown Tampa is an understatement. It is absolutely stunning! We highly encourage you to take the kids and go discover the 25-acre park. We promise you…there is truly something for everyone here. Related: Looking for a fun trip to the Tampa Riverwalk by downtown Tampa?…
