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Meet manatees at Blue Spring State Park

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During cold snaps, manatees migrate to huddle up in the warmer waters of Central Florida Springs. That’s why the winter season in Orlando is the perfect time to catch a glimpse of Florida manatees at Blue Spring State Park. Florida manatees retreat to the designated refuge each year because of the consistent water temperature of 72 […]

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Restaurants where kids eat free in Orlando

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Dining out with kids can get expensive, but sometimes you just find yourself eating out mid week due to work schedules, after school activities or other circumstances. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants where kids eat free in Orlando. Here is our daily guide to restaurants that offer FREE or CHEAP kids meals in Orlando […]

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FREE SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card 2023

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It’s an awesome time to be a preschooler!  The Free SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card has returned for 2018.

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Walt Disney World Resort $69 per day for Florida Residents

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There’s one thing that stays consistent with tickets to Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando: price increases. Every few months, a few dollars are tacked on for tickets or parking fees. Fortunately, you can usually find a discount if you are a Florida Resident. The more days you select, the less you’ll pay for […]

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FREE entry days at Leu Gardens

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Explore this amazing 50-acre botanical oasis minutes from downtown Orlando. At Harry P. Leu Gardens, you can stroll through the lush gardens, smell the roses or just relax in the shade of a beautiful oak tree. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year. To keep up with the […]

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Free entry days at U.S. National Parks

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America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar for free days at U.S. National Parks throughout Florida and beyond. On select dates, FREE entrance is available to 133 National Parks across the country (including five in Florida) that normally charge a fee. A few of […]

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Where to go ice skating in Orlando

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No matter what the temperature is in Florida, you can always find a place to lace up skates and hit the ice. Orlando ice skating rinks are open year-round and during the holiday season. Bundle up for a fun and inexpensive activity. Ice skating with skate rentals costs around $10 to $17 per person. To […]

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Cheap things to do with kids in Orlando

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There is so much more to Orlando than Disney. If you search beyond the theme park district, you will discover plenty of cheap things to do with kids in Orlando. We’ve curated a long list of  kids’ activities in Orlando that are free or cheap (less than $25 each). Whether you are looking for playdate destinations with little ones or […]

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Free and cheap holiday events in Orlando

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It’s definitely the best time of the year in Orlando! The weather is perfect and every town comes to life with exciting holiday events to celebrate the season. Fortunately, you don’t have to shell out a theme park ticket price to have an amazing Christmas experience. In fact, the best holiday events and things to […]

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Where to see Christmas lights in Orlando

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Some of our fondest childhood memories were driving by sparkling Christmas lights displays. By spending a few dollars on gas, you’ll create a family tradition with a night of holiday lights in Orlando. It’s free, easy, and oh-so festive! We’ve made our list and checked it twice. Here’s our list of where to see Christmas […]

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