For parents, grandparents, and children, Kissimmee is the ultimate family-fun destination. Kissimmee is located less than ten miles from Epcot and the Disneyworld theme parks. Most travelers fly into the Orlando International Airport, which is conveniently located about 20 minutes from downtown Kissimmee on the southeast edge of Orlando.

Central Florida is home to some of the best theme parks in the country. When families plan a visit to Universal Studios or Disneyworld, Orlando is the place that comes to mind. However, Kissimmee has better access to the main attractions and theme parks that are outside downtown Orlando. The large supply of tourist accommodations means competitive prices are available all year long. Vacation rentals, hotels, and resorts are conveniently located within an easy driving distance to all the big theme parks.

Kissimmee Family Fun Attractions

Kissimmee offers a host of attractions for family-fun. In addition to the numerous theme parks and water parks within Disneyworld, there are plenty of adult activities too. There are host of golf courses and spa services offer at Disneyworld and Epcot features a superb variety of international cuisine to fit every budget. Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and the mega 30-acre Wet 'n Wild water park are less than 30 minutes north of Kissimmee on the Florida Turnpike. On average, most families spend two to five days getting the full experience of each park.

Outdoor Activites for Families

There are plenty of outdoor activities in the Kissimmee area, including championship bass fishing in nearby lakes. Top-level sports matches are always going at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex managed by Disney Parks. For thrill seekers and families who want to experience the wild side, Gatorland is the place to go. Visitors to the fifty year old nature preserve and theme park see gators, crocs, pink flamingos, and a host of other critters. Activities include a self-paced walk through natural cypress stands, animals demonstrations, and croc wrestling.

Fun for Adults in Kissimmee

For grandparents and moms and dads, there are relaxing spas and champion-designed golf courses all around Kissimmee. From steals and deals at the outlet stores to haute couture designers in the Mall at Millennia, shopping opportunities abound in Kissimmee. After a long day at the theme parks, relax with an interactive dinner show. There are themed events to entertain any family, including pirate feasts, Polynesian luaus, and the class Medieval Times. In Kissimmee, there’s a little bit of everything to make sure everyone in the family has a fun vacation.