From Natural Springs to Disney Springs

Weeki Wacche is a word from the Seminole Indians that means “little river”. This beautiful state park is beautiful and entertaining for the whole family and has been a local favourite for years. These springs have one of the most extensive and deepest underwater cave systems in the United States. At the park, you can watch mermaids swim underwater with incredible shows that run three times a day, or rent gear for the family to go kayaking, snorkelling, or stand up paddleboarding. The kids will want to spend most of their time in a waterpark that uses natural spring water as its background. Here you can rent cabanas that include chairs, tubes, and umbrellas. The springs also have a food pavilion where you can purchase your meals. You’ll be surrounded by nature and wildlife as you swim in the springs, but don’t worry about running into an alligator – they prefer dark marshy waters.
No matter what you do within the park, it’s best to get there as soon as the park opens. You cannot purchase tickets in advance, so everything is on a first-come, first-served basis. Even the entrance to the park. You must be with your entire party at the moment of entry and, once you are in, you are not guaranteed re-entry if you leave the park. You can pay with credit cards, but cash is a better option to have in case the signal in the park isn’t the strongest. But a visit to this park is absolutely worth the wait and the early drive!
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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After a long day outside in the Florida heat, nothing beats a nice cold ice cream or well-frozen yogurt. This location offers self-serve frozen yogurt and you can add whatever toppings you like. You pay by the pound, so make sure you watch how much the little ones are putting in their bowl.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

As you return to Orlando, it's only natural to want to end your route exactly where you started – DISNEY. Disney Springs is a beautiful outdoor dining and shopping experience that must be visited to complete the Disney Experience. The area is filled with Disney-themed shops, from Mickey to your favourite movies. There are plenty of great options for food, and just about every place is kid-friendly. Make a stop at Gideon's Bakehouse for some of the best cookies on earth. The lines are always long, but they are worth it. Stay until night time to catch the fireworks from Epcot Center.
There’s plenty of parking available, such as the garages or the open parking lot. Stay alert to signs that will indicate which lots are available for parking, but the ones that have a better location with less walking through cars are the Strawberry and Orange lots. Please plan on arriving at least an hour before starting your first scheduled activity.
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Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

The Boathouse is one of the most fun, family-friendly restaurants, and has one of the best views in Disney Springs. Even though you’ve been seaside all weekend, ending your trip by the water is only natural. The atmosphere is welcoming and the restaurant gives its special Disney flare in all of its dishes. Reservations are recommended but, since you’ll be arriving at Disney Springs earlier, come straight here for the reservation or make them directly online so you can take advantage and explore the area. At the same time, you can also ask for a boat tour with Vintage Amphicar Tours right next door.
You can make an online reservation in advance here.
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11:00 a.m – 11:00 p.m. Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Welcome to Orlando! You've had an incredible five-day adventure. You've seen plenty of Florida delights – glimpsed alligators, perhaps seen a rocket launch into space, and strolled through Miami. Hope you found inspiration in this journey and are filled with pleasant emotions. Road trips offer so much more to explore! See you soon.