Top 50 Best Things to Do in Orange County
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  • Universal Orlando Resorttop_1
    󰺂10
    315.27
    Orlando.Universal Studios Area21.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUniversal Orlando's Magical Winter Holiday Celebration | Nov 21, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Interact with pop culture icons
    󱓊Two themed zones with plenty of activities
    󱨠Saved by 784 users󱨠881 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    On the last day of Universal Studios Florida's Halloween event, the lines for the haunted houses were terrifying, 30-45% longer than expected. It was infuriating! Universal sold a huge number of express passes and priority guided tours, leading to a lot of customers cutting in line. The Halloween atmosphere on night was great, like a giant escape room! The first one or two haunted houses were okay, but after a while, you get used to them and don't have a strong reaction anymore. The NPCs in the haunted houses wear masks, not makeup, which makes it less authentic. At Universal Studios, bring a crossbody bag. Small lockers are free, while large lockers cost $3 for 30 minutes. Don't come to Universal Studios for Halloween in the last few days—the lines are outrageous!

  • Walt Disney World Resorttop_2
    󰺂10
    301.77
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort33.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoJungle Cruise Returns: A Magical Holiday Adventure in 2025 | Nov 3, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Disneyland: Diverse vacation destination cluster
    󱓊Four themed parks and two water parks
    󱨠Saved by 995 users󱨠570 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    、银河~、银河~

    I highly recommend Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, Epcot is also good, Hollywood is the least impressive. The Magic Kingdom's fireworks display is spectacular, even on weekdays. Magic Kingdom, Hollywood, and Epcot all have fireworks shows. Hollywood has two types of fireworks shows: a Mickey Mouse water show and a fireworks display of the building's signboard. Animal Kingdom doesn't have fireworks; the Tree of Life light show only starts at 8 PM. (See App) Overall, the experience isn't as good as Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, or Shanghai Disneyland, and I wouldn't highly recommend it! The ones in Asia are generally better!

  • John F. Kennedy Space Centertop_3
    󰺂9.0
    146.8
    Brevard County59.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHolidays in Space: Drone Show Spectacular at Kennedy Space Center | Dec 19, 2025-Dec 30, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Experience Apollo 11 launch and landing simulations
    󰋄Apollo 11 launch & landing simulation
    󱨠Saved by 213 users󱨠299 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I have always longed to be the center of this world's aerospace technology since I was a child. Today, I finally got my wish and took my family to check in. Although it was slightly less than expected, I was already satisfied.

  • Universal Studios Florida
    4
    󰺂8.7
    315.27
    Orlando.Universal Studios Area21.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoCatch larger-than-life balloons floating through the streets of Universal Studios Florida | Nov 21, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
    Highlights:
    󱨜Blue Man Group interactive comedy show
    󰀆Immersive real movie scenes
    󱨠Saved by 452 users󱨠302 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    World travelersWorld travelers

    Fun and pleasurable amusement park! It was a great time there. My kids enjoyed the time there. The rides were fantastic and the lines short. Will definitely visit again.

  • SeaWorld Orlando
    5
    󰺂8.2
    162.17
    Orange County.SeaWorld Area22 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Killer Whale Show at SeaWorld Orlando Is Here to Amaze You
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Nighttime water light & fireworks
    Hand-feed dolphins and interact with penguins
    󱨠Saved by 292 users󱨠266 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    、银河~、银河~

    The all-day meal pass is a great deal; you'll be stuffed. I ate four meals that day (a la carte prices in the park are much higher, 20%-45% more than at Disneyland). It's open for 12 hours a day, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. On the day I went, there was a 5-minute fireworks show in the evening, with plenty of fireworks, comparable to Disneyland's Magic Kingdom. There are six roller coasters, especially the stand-up roller coaster, which is very fun. Although the roller coasters are very high and the slopes are very steep, the speed actually decreases during the descent, so you won't experience a strong feeling of weightlessness. I recommend watching the orca, dolphin, nighttime music show, and ice show – all are quite good!

  • Epcot
    6
    󰺂7.7
    301.77
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort31.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSpaceship Earth Resumes Full Operation at Epcot | Oct 25, 2025
    Highlights:
    󱨜Giant globe shows Earth's history
    󰋄Experience Soarin' & global views
    󱨠Saved by 130 users󱨠253 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    kurobbie Laykurobbie Lay

    The reason we go to Epcot is because of they got Remy. My kids love it. They went to the Disney Paris and Epcot just because of remy.

  • LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
    7
    󰺂7.7
    87.52
    Winter Haven69.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHolidays at LEGOLAND Florida Resort | Dec 6, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊LEGO-themed water fun awaits!
    󱨜32 million bricks recreate landmarks
    󱨠Saved by 100 users󱨠104 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Ihsanullah SaadatIhsanullah Saadat

    LEGOLAND® Florida Resort offers a fantastic family-friendly experience with its creative rides, engaging attractions, and impressive LEGO displays, making it a must-visit for both kids and adults.

  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
    8
    󰺂7.4
    301.77
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort36 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoNew 4D Show Debuts at Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom
    Highlights:
    Lion King: 30-minute Broadway classic
    󱨜Nighttime River Light Show
    󱨠Saved by 127 users󱨠151 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Dina MUNINADina MUNINA

    It was an amazing experience in Disney Animal Kingdom themed park ! The best as usual!

  • Magic Kingdom Park
    9
    󰺂7.1
    301.77
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort33.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoMagic Kingdom Park early closure notice
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Panoramic views from castle rooftop
    Cinderella Castle: iconic park landmark
    󱨠Saved by 277 users󱨠50% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    The Magic Kingdom is truly a dreamlike place. As soon as you enter the park, Cinderella's Castle comes into view, as if you have walked into a fairy tale world. The amusement facilities here are rich and varied. The "Three Big Mountains" project is exciting and fun, and the "It's a Small World" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" are full of fun. There are also wonderful parades and fireworks shows, which are simply intoxicating. It is an excellent experience

  • Disney's Hollywood Studios
    10
    󰺂6.9
    301.77
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort33.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoDisney's Hollywood Nights Returns for a Limited Time This Winter | Nov 8, 2025-Dec 22, 2025
    Highlights:
    󱓊Hollywood's 1930s architectural style
    󰀆Unique Orange County theme park
    󱨠33% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Los Angeles, California are the two largest theme parks in the United States, located on the East Coast and West Coast respectively. Magic Kingdom is the oldest and largest of the five theme parks in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and is a must-see.

What Best Things to Do are there in Orange County?
These are all Best Things to Do in Orange County:Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, John F. Kennedy Space Center, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld Orlando
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Orange County?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Orange County include:Universal Orlando Resort:4.8, Walt Disney World Resort:4.7, John F. Kennedy Space Center:4.6, Universal Studios Florida:4.7, SeaWorld Orlando:4.6
At what locations in Orange County can Best Things to Do in Orange County be found?
The Best Things to Do in Orange County are mainly located in:Universal Orlando Resort:Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort:Bay Lake, John F. Kennedy Space Center:Brevard County, Universal Studios Florida:Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando:Orange County
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