You’ve done Disney and some of the other theme parks and you’re looking for a more low-key day with the kids. What to do? This full day Orlando itinerary could help. (Our featured image of skee ball is by Benimoto)
Stop 1:
First up, hop aboard the I-Ride Trolley and make your way along International Drive (the thoroughfare that links many of Orlando’s attractions). The trolley (bus) service runs from 8am to 10:30pm. A single fare is $1.50, and a day pass is $5. Kids under 12 ride for free with a fare-paying adult.
Stop 2:
Dave & Buster’s is your first port of call. This family-friendly chain joint is a mix between a restaurant, games arcade and sports bar. Toss a couple of quarters in the Ms. Pac-Man machine or try your hand at a game of skee ball.
Stop 3:
For lunch, head over to Tijuana Flats , the fast food Tex-Mex eatery located a mile south on Sand Lake Road. We say go for the “Dos Tacos” and a basket of Chips & Queso. If you dare, add a little of the restaurant’s own Green Ghost hot sauce, which is made with the outrageously fiery Naga Bhut Jolokia pepper.
Stop 4:
Pop across the street to Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. Here you pour your own frozen yoghurt and freestyle your toppings. Those with a sweet tooth will be satiated. And the dessert might just cool a palate scorched by Green Ghost sauce.
Stop 5:
Fun Spot, only a seven-minute drive away, is an amusement park of the old-school variety. This place is all about roller coasters, go-karts, arcades and a whole host of other carnival rides and attractions. It’s a cheap afternoon out, and queues (if there are any) are much less severe than the major parks. Which all adds up to a much more relaxed experience.
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