Traveling with Toddlers- OVH 360 Has You Covered

Let’s face it – travelling with a toddler and small children can be downright tricky. The ages between 1-3 years old can be a challenge in terms of planning a trip. Toddlers are active and want to explore, yet they can’t partake in a lot of the ‘older’ children activities due to their age and size.

What are things to do in Orlando for toddlers? Fear not, Orlando Vacation Homes 360 (OVH 360)has a few great local ideas for you and your littlest ones including Walt Disney World®, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the Orlando Science Center.

 Walt Disney World® for Toddlers: The good news is that Disney World is free for children under three. This means that you don’t have to pay the pricey ticket fees for a child who can’t enjoy most of the rides.

Disney’s Magic Kingdom is probably the best park to take toddlers to as it is the most baby friendly. Just remember, it doesn’t take much to keep these little ones entertained. Kids this age don’t mind just meeting their favorite cartoon characters. And, walking around the Magic Kingdom, you are sure to bump into plenty of Disney characters to keep them happy. Little ones also seem to delight in parades and shows.

Some shows that toddlers will find entertaining are the singing birds and bears at Enchanted Tiki Room and Country Bear Jamboree. In the evening, check out the Main Street Electrical Parade and the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular fireworks show in the evening. Magic Kingdom also has the most slow moving rides so your toddler will be able to ride with you. Some fun ones to try are: It’s a Small World, Jungle Cruise, Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Under the Sea- Journey of the Little Mermaid, Dumbo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tomorrow Land Transit Authority , Carousel of Progress, and the Mad Tea Party.

Walt Disney World® is certainly at the top of the favorites list for things to do in Orlando for toddlers.

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens: This is a fun and family affordable (kids 2 and under are free) day out with your toddler. The Orlando Zoo has over 500 animals to keep your little one interested. Plus there are several areas in the zoo geared towards the littlest children.

Things for toddlers to do in Orlando

Things to Do in Orlando for Toddlers

Head to the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo to feed animals like goats, zebus, llamas and alpacas. Be sure to check out the new giraffe exhibit which also allows kids to feed giant giraffes for a minimal fee. Your tots will enjoy the KaBoom! Playground which boasts several slides, tire swings, and jungle gyms.

Kids of all ages will want to spend hours at the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground where they can cool off in the shooting fountains and under the raining trees and dump buckets. At the splash pad, you can be sure that they will wear themselves out climbing on oversized animals like a lobster, sea turtle, and octopus. Ready to relax after all the days doings? Sit back and enjoya train ride through the zoo or take a turn on the carousel.

The Orlando Science Center: Welcome to one of the most toddler friendly science centers in the country! Here, you will find plenty of activities to keep your little one occupied for hours on end.

First, stop at the exhibit entitled Natureworks, an area centered on the ecosystem of Florida. Little ones will love watching the alligators and turtles swimming around particularly at feeding times! Giant fish tanks and hands-on displays allow tiny tots to explore, touch and feel at the Orlando Science Center.

One of the biggest things this science center can brag about is its many play areas for toddlers and preschoolers. The All Aboard play area has huge interactive wood displays which include a plane, train, car and even a spaceship specificallydesigned for toddlers to climb on and explore. The area also has a puppet theater and train table as well as books and puzzles. KidsTown is a play spot specifically designed for pint sized ones. This miniature town is full of hands-on interactive experiences and where imaginative, make-believe play is fostered.

Kids can also play ‘mechanic’ at the Super Service Center, float boats and build channels and dams through the rock formations at the Waterfall area, ‘climb’ a tree, pick and sort oranges for an orange tree factory, and discover what lies beneath our city streets. As you can see, this type of play develops your child’s cognitive thinking! KidsTown also has a smaller play area that has a play kitchen set and food, building blocks, and computer table. There is also story time, arts and crafts, music time, and puppets. This is one place sure to keep your toddler entertained all day.

Your vacation and family is too precious not to trust professionals for handling your lodging accommodations. Vacation rentals are perfect for the whole family including toddlers for space, amenities, luxury and value.

Orlando Vacation Homes 360 (OVH 360) is a locally owned and professionally managed vacation rental agency that hand picks all of the homes in its portfolio. OVH 360 is a certified A+ Better Business Bureau service provider. The company also maintains a 100% satisfaction guarantee that is unique in the industry. Give the OVH 360 team a toll free call at 1-888-826-0551 or browse our hand picked inventory of vacation homes and condos for reservations.

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