Disney's Hollywood Studios provides young children an opportunity to spend time with their favorite Playhouse Disney stars. "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage" is a stage show featuring characters from Disney's television programing. In addition to the show, the Hollywood and Vine restaurant offers a breakfast and lunch character buffet, where small children get a chance to meet more Playhouse Disney stars. Other attractions at this park for young children include a Little Mermaid stage show, a play area based on "Honey I Shrunk the Kids", a 3-D Muppet movie adventure and a ride based on the "Toy Story" films.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
1675 N. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-929-6244
disneyworld.com
The Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World offers a range of activities for small children. The Toontown area of the Magic Kingdom provides small children a chance to walk through Mickey's house, play on Donald's boat,and ride a small, child-friendly roller coaster. Fantasyland offers rides that have no height requirements and features child friendly characters such as Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan and Dumbo. The Crystal Palace restaurant offers buffet dining and a chance for small children to meet and interact with Pooh and his friends. Young children and their families also have the chance to dine with Cinderella in her castle. The Magic Kingdom also provides small children many opportunities to meet their favorite Disney characters at character greeting spots around the park.
Magic Kingdom Park
3111 World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-929-6255
disneyworld.com
A learning and science center, the Orlando Science Center exhibits cater specifically to children. Exhibits include many opportunities for young children to learn about dinosaurs, nature and career exploration. In addition, the museum provides a special area for small children under 48 inches tall, called KidsTown. KidsTown activities provide young kids an opportunity to play in an orange grove, look under a city street, explore a water table and learn about trees.
Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando, FL 32803
407-514-2000
osc.org
SeaWorld gives young children a chance to visit animals such as dolphins, sting rays, penguins and other marine creatures. SeaWorld also provides learning activities for young children at many of their animal exhibits, and some exhibits provide opportunities for children to interact with the animals. Shamu's Happy Harbor area offers a play area for small children, and several child-friendly rides. In addition to the animals and rides, SeaWorld Orlando has many shows including the "Clyde and Seamore" show. The Shamu character and his friends are also available during the morning hours for autographs and pictures.
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 SeaWorld Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
888-800-5447
seaworld.com
