50+ Orlando Activities for Adults (Girls Trip Guide!)

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50+ Orlando Activities for Adults (Girls Trip Guide!)


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Renowned as a mecca for household enjoyable, Orlando actions for adults abound on this Florida trip spot, too! From the perfect theme parks for grown-ups to water sports activities and spa remedies, this Orlando women’ journey information covers the perfect issues to do together with your gal buddies. Based on many marvelous visits to Orlando and a memorable girlfriend getaway with my best possible good friend (my sister!), I’m sharing Orlando sights to not be missed and recommended itineraries on your grownup Orlando trip.

50+ Orlando Activities for Adults (Girls Trip Guide!)
Orlando is not only for youngsters! (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

My current Orlando journey was hosted by Visit Orlando and Universal Orlando. All opinions are mine, as all the time.

Why Orlando

The world is an enormous place filled with thrilling trip locations for an grownup getaway, so why select Orlando? Florida’s City Beautiful helps us grown-ups get in contact with our internal youngsters! Orlando reminds us that FUN is what makes life price dwelling. And as a mother, experiencing the Theme Park Capital of the World with out the obligations of parenthood made it all of the extra liberating and fabulous.

Girlfriend getaway tips for Universal Orlando
Sisters at Universal Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

My sister, Karen, and I constructed lovely reminiscences collectively in Orlando. We obtained our adrenaline pumping on curler coasters and water slides. Then we held our breath whereas watching unimaginable Cirque du Soleil tips. She and I laughed at comedic performances and inside jokes. There had been deep talks and perhaps just a few sentimental tears, too, shared over scrumptious meals, indulgent desserts, and loopy cocktails. I beloved watching my huge sister’s childlike pleasure on the prospect of boarding the Hogwarts Express Train and I even loved listening to her (many!) enthusiastic explanations of Harry Potter lore at Universal Orlando. Karen and I are very shut and would have a good time in any vacation spot, however none can be as magical as Orlando!

Disney balloons for sale at Disney Springs
Disney balloons on the market at Disney Springs (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Disney Springs

No matter should you select to spend time at Walt Disney World Theme Parks throughout your Orlando women’ getaway, you may expertise a dose of Disney with out even buying a park ticket.

Your besties will discover loads of amusements within the Disney Springs Entertainment District, previously often called Downtown Disney. Plus, it is a fairly place to discover with fountains, streams, and luxurious greenery.

Disney Springs is fun, rain or shine!
Disney Springs is a lot enjoyable, rain or shine! (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life

Presented in a 1,671-seat theater, Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life lures vacationers to Disney Springs. Similar to different Cirque du Soleil productions, Drawn to Life is a recent circus that includes gasp-inducing acrobatics, gymnastics, and aerial artistry. What makes Drawn to Life distinctive are the unique Disney musical items and animations.

Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life
Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

What’s extra, this manufacturing facilities round an interesting plot. The most important character, Julie, embarks on a quest to beat fears and end an animation began by her late father. My sister and I discovered this storyline added extra feeling and that means to the already superb performances.

Shopping at Francesca's in Disney Springs
Shopping at Francesca’s in Disney Springs (Photo credit score: Travel Mamas)

Shopping with Friends

What would an Orlando women’ journey be and not using a little retail remedy? Disney Springs options 100 shops on your procuring pleasure. Hit up clothiers like Anthropologie, Kate Spade New York, and my favourite, Francesca’s. Then get your Disney repair at retailers like World of Disney and Goofy’s Candy Company.

Tapas at Jaleo by José Andrés in Disney Springs
Tapas at Jaleo by José Andrés (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Dining and Drinks at Disney Springs

Home to over 60 eateries, you will not go hungry at Disney Springs. Get every part from fast bites like churros and burgers to Spanish tapas by philanthropist José Andrés at Jaleo or gourmand Asian fusion by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto at Morimoto Asia.

Rolled Pavlova White Chocolate Mousse at Wine Bar George
Rolled Pavlova White Chocolate Mousse at Wine Bar George (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Wine Bar George

Wine connoisseurs mustn’t miss Wine Bar George. Create your personal wine flight of three 1-ounce or 3-ounce pours of premium wines normally accessible solely by the bottle at this wine bar led by Master Sommelier George Miliotes. This is especially interesting to oenophiles like me with costly style and shallow pockets. Plus, this restaurant serves some unimaginable delicacies. (Save room for the Rolled Pavlova White Chocolate Mousse!)

View of Lake Buena Vista and Disney fireworks from The Boathouse's Dockside Bar
View of Lake Buena Vista and Disney fireworks from The Boathouse’s Dockside Bar (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

The Boathouse

For a spectacular view of Walt Disney World fireworks bursting over Lake Buena Vista, pull up a bar stool at The Boathouse’s Dockside Bar. I’d skip the overpriced kitschy 20-minute rides on the lake, nevertheless it’s enjoyable to observe folks go for a spin in classic automobiles that may drive on land and float on water.

Dancing with the Stars performance at Disney Springs in Orlando
Dancing with the Stars stay efficiency at Disney Springs (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Other Disney Springs Entertainment Options

For an uplifting 8-minute journey and nice views, buy a spot within the 29-person basket of the Aerophile Helium Balloon. Additional leisure choices at Disney Springs embody bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, stay music at House of Blues, and movies on the AMC Disney Springs Dine-In Movie Theater. Look additionally for complimentary stay performances all through Disney Springs. (We stumbled upon a Dancing with Stars demonstration!)

Girlfriends ready to slay some aliens on Men In Black Alien Attack at Universal Orlando
Ready to slay some aliens on Universal Studios Florida’s Men In Black Alien Attack (Photo credit score: Travel Mamas)

Universal Orlando Resort

One of the perfect theme parks in Orlando for adults is certainly Universal Orlando Resort. This multifaceted attraction is comprised of the non-ticketed CityStroll complicated, the Universal Volcano Bay Water Park, two amusement parks, and a community of associated inns. Your crew might middle your whole trip round Universal Orlando, particularly if there’s a Potterhead in your midst (like my sister!).

Elaborately themed queue area for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Themed queue space for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Universal Studios Florida

The authentic Universal theme park in Orlando, Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990. With a video of Tonight Show Host Jimmy Fallon guiding the best way, the World-Famous Studio Tour permits riders to really feel like they’re a part of thrilling motion pictures like Jaws and King Kong. Another thrilling journey on this park is Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, for which riders select their very own curler coaster soundtrack. Be positive to problem your folks to Men In Black Alien Attack, an interactive capturing sport/journey, too.

Whether or not you are a fan of the Boy Who Lived — Diagon Alley within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an absolute should at Universal Studios Florida. Enjoy completely themed retailers, wand-activated magical shows, and a fire-breathing dragon. Plus, Travel + Leisure named Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts the perfect Universal Orlando journey for, “combining dark ride and coaster elements with 3-D projections to create a truly immersive and exciting experience.”

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (Photo credit score: Universal Orlando)

Islands of Adventure

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is likely one of the latest and most fun rides on the newer Universal Orlando Park, Islands of Adventure. Located in Hogsmeade within the second half of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, one passenger straddles a bike whereas one other sits in an connected sidecar for a zippy journey frontwards, backward, and thru free-falls. Afterward, pop into Hog’s Head Pub for a frosty mug of Butterbeer, Pumpkin Juice, or an grownup libation of your alternative.

Incredible Hulk Coaster
Incredible Hulk Coaster (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Daredevils at Islands of Adventure will not need to miss Jurassic World VelociCoaster, a terror-inducing dinosaur-themed curler coaster. Not for the faint of coronary heart, the Incredible Hulk Coaster options SEVEN inversions. (I get pleasure from typical curler coasters, however I used to be so scared on the Hulk that I could not even muster up a scream. Don’t say I did not warn you!)

Universal CityWalk Orlando at night
Universal CityStroll Orlando at night time (Photo credit score: Universal Orlando)

Universal CityStroll Orlando

Similar to Disney Springs, CityStroll Orlando is an leisure complicated full of eating places and retailers. It’s a lot smaller, although, and simpler to sort out.

Restaurants vary from fashionable chains like Starbucks and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. to the crowd-pleasing Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food. Meanwhile, the handful of retailers are extra for memento purchases than severe procuring. For a everlasting reminiscence of your Orlando trip, these aged 18+ can get inked at Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company.

CityWalk's Rising Star Karaoke
CityStroll’s Rising Star Karaoke (Photo credit score: Universal Orlando)

To fulfill candy enamel, e-book a desk at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium for over-the-top milkshakes, ice cream sundaes, and chocolate desserts of all kinds. For a fast repair, get a signature VooDoo Doll donut with a pretzel stake via its coronary heart, or the ever-popular Maple Bacon Bar topped with actual bacon crumbles at VooDoo Doughnut.

CityStroll buzzes with vitality and colourful eye sweet, particularly at night time when it is glowing with neon lights. Bars and nightclubs maintain vacationing adults content material. Watch the sport at NBC Sports Grill and Brew, seize the mic for Karaoke at CityStroll’s Rising Star, or dance the night time away on the subtle Red Coconut Club.

Ride the Hogwarts Express from Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida to Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure
Ride the Hogwarts Express from Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida to Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Park-to-Park Tickets

Contrary to Walt Disney World, the place I like to recommend sticking to 1 theme park per day, it’s possible you’ll need to discover each Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in sooner or later through a Park-to-Park Ticket. In truth, driving the Hogwarts Express from Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida to Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure is an thrilling a part of the expertise and is feasible solely with a Park-to-Park Ticket.

Universal Water Taxi in front of Hard Rock Cafe in CityWalk
(Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Express Pass and Universal Premier Hotels

Universal Orlando’s Express Pass lets you simply skip to the entrance of most attraction strains. This is especially useful should you’re quick on time (and who is not?!). It’s accessible for buy on high of your One Park Per Day or Park-to-Park tickets. Better but, e-book a Universal Premier Category Hotel to obtain this perk as a part of your keep.

Italian-themed Loew's Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
Italian-themed Loew’s Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Three Universal Orlando Hotels include a complimentary Express Pass: Loews Royal Pacific Resort (tropical-themed luxurious lodge the place we stayed for 2 nights), Loews Portofino Bay Hotel (a reasonably resort with an Italian aesthetic and yummy restaurant, Mama Della), and Hard Rock Hotel Orlando (lengthy stay rock and roll!).

What’s extra, these inns (together with Loews Sapphire Falls Resort), present handy and picturesque water taxis to and from the Universal Orlando Theme Parks and CityStroll. An included shuttle bus is offered between the parks and all eight Universal inns and their many attractive eating places, too.

Barbie Lounge at 1-Up Orlando
Barbie Lounge at 1-Up Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Themed Downtown Orlando Bars

In a metropolis wealthy in amusement parks designed by gifted Imagineers, it is no marvel Downtown Orlando takes nightlife up a notch with elaborately themed bars. For an out-of-the-ordinary night time out in town, check out three mind-bending bars.

Cocktails for adults at 1-Up Orlando
Cocktails and desires at 1-Up Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

1-Up Orlando

Step right into a time machine and emerge at 1-Up Orlando within the Eighties and Nineties when arcade video games, Malibu Barbie, and MTV had been completely wonderful, dude. Order cocktails and desires earlier than difficult your journey mates to a spherical of Tapper, Centipede, or Ms. Pacman. (No tokens wanted!) Then seize a seat within the Barbie Lounge or tour the Goonies-themed room.

Alice in Wonderland-themed HighT in Downtown Orlando
Alice in Wonderland-themed HighT in Downtown Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

HighT

Go up the steps with Alice and fall down a rabbit gap into Wonderland at HighT on Church Street. Whimsical cocktails right here will make you curiouser and curiouser. The uncommon libations come effervescent with dry ice, topped with a whirl of cotton sweet, or served in a glass mushroom. As you sip, hearken to stay music from the elevated Red Queen’s Piano Lounge.

Knave's Gambit and Looking Glass cocktails for adults at HighT in Downtown Orlando
Knave’s Gambit and Looking Glass Cocktails at HighT (Photo credit score: Karen Mullery)

All ages are welcome for Afternoon Tea with Alice and Friends, full with savory bites, finger sandwiches, scones with marmalade and clotted cream, and pastries. Evenings are solely for tea-partiers aged 21+. Make reservations prematurely for this speakeasy.

Cocktails & Screams Halloween Bar for adults in Downtown Orlando
Cocktails & Screams, Halloween-themed Bar (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Cocktails and Screams

If you want all issues spooky, then you definitely’ll have a screaming good time at Cocktails & Screams. (Beware of flashing lights!) This Halloween-themed bar on Pine Street options ghostly décor, costumed bar workers, and skull-shaped rest room sinks.

Skull-shaped sinks in the restroom at Cocktails & Screams Bar in Orlando
Skull-shaped sinks within the restroom at Cocktails & Screams (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

If you and your buddies are craving fall flavors, cut up a Drunken Pumpkin. It comes with Jameson, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin spice in a big pumpkin pail topped with treats. Meanwhile, teetotalers and designated drivers can order craft sodas or a housemade recent fruit mocktail served smoking and effervescent. A killer brunch soothes hangovers on Sundays, too.

SAK Comedy Lab, improv comedy in Downtown Orlando for adults and kids
SAK Comedy Lab, improv comedy in Downtown Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Orlando Comedy Shows

Laughter brings buddies nearer collectively! Get the giggles together with your greatest girlfriends at comedy golf equipment all through Orlando.

SAK Comedy Lab

If you want improv skit comedy like my sister and I do, then you definitely’ll love SAK Comedy Lab in Downtown Orlando! Talented improvisers take solutions from the viewers to create hilarious conditions and rating factors in a sport of wittiness. All ages are welcome at early night PG-rated exhibits however later timeslots could include grownup conditions and language. Feeling peckish? Purchase wine, beer, delicate drinks, and snackies within the foyer.

Orlando Improv Comedy Club is for adults-only
Orlando Improv Comedy Club (Photo from Orlando Improv’s Facebook web page)

Adult-Only Comedy Shows

Reserve tickets for age 21+ stand-up performances by touring comedians on the Orlando Improv at The Pointe out of doors mall on International Drive. Bonkerz affords two adult-only stand-up comedian venues to tickle your humorous bones — one in Downtown Orlando and one in upscale Winter Park.

Family-Friendly Magic + Comedy

Adults touring with youngsters will dig The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show at WonderWorks at The Pointe, the place the laughs and tips are free-flowing together with all-you-can-eat pizza, salad, and drinks.

Central Park in Winter Park, Florida
Central Park in Winter Park (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Winter Park

Trade within the crowds and thrills of Orlando’s theme parks to discover an elegant small city that looks like a laidback model of Beverly Hills in Florida. For a soothing trip day, drive to Winter Park (about 15.5 miles from Universal Orlando or 23 miles from Walt Disney World). There, browse the numerous upscale clothes boutiques and specialty retailers alongside the tree-lined, flower-bedecked Park Avenue.

My sister shopping at Louise James Boutique in Winter Park during our Orlando girlfriend getaway
My sister procuring at Louise James Boutique in Winter Park (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Find an abundance of alluring eating places and occasional retailers in Winter Park, too. Go to Boca for a contemporary tackle Southern consolation meals like fried inexperienced tomatoes topped with tomato jam and pimento cheese. Then cease into Croissant Gourmet for an array of tempting baked items and drinks.

Fried green tomatoes at Boca Kitchen, Bar & Market in Winter Park near Orlando
Fried inexperienced tomatoes at Winter Park’s Boca Kitchen, Bar & Market (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

Sign up prematurely for an reasonably priced 1-hour Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour. Your 18-passenger vessel cruises via the charming Winter Park Chain of Lakes and Spanish moss-draped straights. Picture dwelling in one of many stately shorefront mansions as you are taking within the commentary from an affable captain.

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

Don’t miss the Morse Museum throughout your Winter Park day journey. It is residence to the world’s most complete assortment of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Charles Lewis Tiffany of the little blue field luxurious jewellery model. Of course, he’s a famend artist in his personal proper, too, most well-known for his stained glass lamps and home windows.

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, FL
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Start by watching a constantly looping movie to study in regards to the Morse household and the gathering of artwork on show. Then meander via 19,000 sq. ft of public exhibition house. Be positive to cease into the onsite Museum Shop for an array of jewellery, books, stationery, and glass art work. It ought to take about one to 2 hours to discover the entire museum.

Lake Ivanhoe in Orlando
Lake Ivanhoe in Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Orlando Lakes

Orlando is just not a seaside trip spot. (In truth, the closest ocean shoreline is 60 miles east of Orlando in Cocoa Beach.) But do you know Orlando is residence to over 100 lakes? Here are three watery choices which will float your boat, every for solely completely different causes.

Swan boats at Lake Eola Park in Orlando
Swan boats at Lake Eola Park (Photo credit score: jacksonjesse, Depositphotos.com)

Lake Eola

Located in Downtown Orlando, Lake Eola is a naturally occurring sinkhole. Its centerpiece is the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain. Rent a candy swan-shaped boat with as much as 4 buddies to get a better take a look at the fountain and pedal previous real-live swans.

In addition to the small lake, Lake Eola Park is residence to the Walt Disney Amphitheater, the place you may view out of doors motion pictures, free concert events, and different stay leisure. The park is a reasonably inexperienced house providing skyline views, a strolling path across the lake, and loads of blooming flower beds.

Kayaks on the shores of Lake Ivanhoe
Kayaks on the shores of Lake Ivanhoe (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Lake Ivanhoe

Outdoorsy gals could need to drive to Ivanhoe Village throughout their Orlando vacay (about 12 miles from Universal Orlando or 20 miles from Walt Disney World Resort Area). Get out on the water on Lake Ivanhoe through a guided paddleboard or clear backside kayak tour. Or merely stroll the climbing path that encircles the lake. Views are significantly fairly at sundown.

Grilled Peach and Burrata  at The Pinery in Orlando
Grilled Peach and Burrata at The Pinery (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Across the road from Lake Ivanhoe, The Pinery Restaurant alone is properly well worth the drive. The meals and ambiance rejoice Florida’s historical past. My sis and I agreed this was probably the most scrumptious meal of our Orlando women’ journey and weeks later, I’m nonetheless craving the delicious salad constituted of grilled peaches and recent burrata cheese.

There are a handful of darling retailers alongside Ivanhoe Village’s Main Street (identified domestically as Antique Row), too. You might additionally hit up the colourful bar scene at sizzling spots just like the Hammered Lamb should you’ve obtained a chosen driver.

Alligator in Orlando
Alligator in Orlando (Photo credit score: CheriAlguire, Depositphotos.com)

Lake Tohopekaliga

If you and your compadres have a hankering to see alligators, then the closest place to view them in abundance within the wild could also be Lake Tohopekaliga simply 33 miles from Orlando. It’s estimated that over 8,200 gators reside on this lake, which edges the Central Everglades. Book an airboat tour to view Florida’s crocodilians of their pure habitat.

For much more reptile play, head to Gatorland, an amusement park and wildlife protect simply exterior Orlando that’s residence to over 3,000 alligators and crocodiles.

Spaceship Earth at Epcot at night
Spaceship Earth at Epcot (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Walt Disney World Resort

No girlfriend’s information to Orlando can be full with out Walt Disney World Resort. The authentic park opened in 1971, eternally altering Central Florida and reworking Orlando right into a high vacationer vacation spot within the U.S.

Today, Disney World Resort is residence to 4 separate theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs leisure complicated, greater than 25 inns, miniature and full-sized golf programs, and different enchanting Disney-themed venues. Disney lovers might simply spend a whole week driving curler coasters, posing for pics with Mickey Mouse and different characters, and feeling like a child once more.

Girlfriend getaway shopping at Epcot in Orlando
My sister, modeling her “French” mouse ears at Epcot (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

To go away time for different enjoyable actions, although, you’ll possible have to slender down your Walt Disney World fantasies to 1 or two Disney Parks on your Orlando girlfriend trip. Furthermore, even with Disney’s many modes of transportation, touring between parks is sort of time-consuming so quite than spending further on Park Hopper tickets, I like to recommend selecting just one park per day to discover.

To assist make your determination, under I define the perfect leisure choices for adults at every of the Disney World Parks. Get discounted theme park tickets from our trusted affiliate, BelowCover Tourist earlier than you go!

Blood Orange Shaved Ice in Epcot's Japan Pavilion
Sipping a Blood Orange Shaved Ice in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Epcot (Best Choice for Adults)

My high Disney Park decide for adults in Orlando is Epcot. This extra mature theme park focuses on international cultures, outer house, and the pure world.

Drinking around the world - Wine in Epcot's France Pavilion
Wine in Epcot’s France Pavilion (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Drinking Around the World

A favourite grown-up exercise in Epcot is consuming around the globe. Wander between 11 nations represented within the World Showcase from Canada to China to Mexico, sampling a beverage in every pavilion. To keep away from getting too tipsy, alternate grown-up drinks with non-alcoholic choices or share sips with your folks.

Sweet crêpe and savory gallette to-go from La Crêperie de Paris in France Pavilion in Epcot
Sweet crêpe and savory galette to-go from La Crêperie de Paris (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Themed Epcot Dining

Themed eating is a part of the attraction at Epcot. Note that table-service meals at any Disney Park are inclined to require reservations made as much as 60 days prematurely. Of course, informal eating abounds, too. For a elaborate meal, Le Cellier Steakhouse within the Canada Pavilion is lauded by many. Meanwhile, Chefs de France within the France Pavilion makes my Francophile tastebuds say, “Oui, oui!”

Epcot Fireworks view from Rose & Crown in the England Pavilion
Epcot Fireworks view from Rose & Crown within the England Pavilion (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

To high off your night with fireworks, I recommend reserving a desk at Rose & Crown within the England Pavilion. There are costlier Fireworks Dining Packages at this and Spice Road Table within the Moroccan Pavilion. But throughout our customary meal, our server on the English-style pub invited us to face in a chosen viewing spot when the nighttime spectacular was about to start out. The view was superb, and we did not should pay the extra bundle charge.

Foodie good friend teams could need to plan their Orlando grownup trip throughout the annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, which showcases flavors from around the globe and takes place mid-summer to mid-fall every year.

Rescued manatee at The Seas Pavilion at Epcot
Rescued manatee on the Seas Pavilion at Epcot (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Epcot Rides for Adults

Thrill seekers will need to expertise Disney’s quickest journey anyplace, Test Track, which tops out at 65 miles per hour. Meanwhile, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the first-ever reverse-launch curler coaster at a Disney Park.

Mellower, extra mental sights can be found, too. Housed within the park’s well-known geodesic dome, board Spaceship Earth to journey from the Stone Age to the fashionable age. Also, the 5.7-million-gallon SeaBase within the Seas Pavilion homes 1000’s of sea creatures, together with rehabilitating manatees.

Cinderella Castle, the icon of Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort
Magic Kingdom’s iconic image, Cinderella Castle (Photo credit score: YAYImages, Depositphotos.com)

Magic Kingdom

For the normal Disney expertise, Magic Kingdom is the proper place to be. First time guests might be excited to expertise classic sights like Cinderella’s Castle, the Haunted Mansion, and the Jungle Cruise. Home to probably the most rides of any Disney World Park, coaster lovers might be psyched to expertise the exhilarating Tron Lightcycle Power Run and different favorites like Space Mountain and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Ride.

Favorite thrill ride, Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom
A favourite thrill journey at Magic Kingdom, Space Mountain (Photo credit score: Matt Stroshane, Disney)

Alcohol at Magic Kingdom

At the three different Disney World theme parks, adults can sip alcoholic drinks as they stroll. For higher or worse on the Magic Kingdom, nonetheless, grown-up drinks could solely be consumed at table-service eating places, like Cinderella’s Royal Table character eating.

Pandora - The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom
Pandora – The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Thrill junkies ought to board Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for considerably scary encounters with a Yeti and a zippy backward-facing second half. Avatar Flight of Passage is one other fashionable journey at this wildlife park, utilizing a flying theater format just like Epcot’s Soarin’ Around the World or Disneyland’s Soarin’ Over California at Disney California Adventure.

Owl in Feathered Friends in Flight! Show at Animal Kingdom
Feathered Friends in Flight! Show at Animal Kingdom (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Animal Exhibits

Of course, animals are why you go to Animal Kingdom. Over 2,000 creatures representing roughly 300 species stay on the largest of all Disney’s Parks. Look for animal encounters and exhibits all through the park.

Kilimanjaro Safaris is that this park’s most important attraction for animal lovers. Board an open-air car for a make-believe African safari amongst real-live animals like lions, hippos, and elephants.

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Star Wars Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Film buffs will respect the film focus at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Enjoy sights representing Disney-owned franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story, Indiana Jones, and Frozen.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Newer rides to not be missed embody Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance; Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run; and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. You’ll discover the favored thriller, Tower of Terror, at Hollywood Studios, as properly.

This Disney Park boasts an abundance of stage exhibits. Most interesting to many adults is the action-packed, long-running Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular.

Loews Royal Pacific Pool Complex
Loews Royal Pacific Pool Complex (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Orlando Water Parks and Swimming Pools

Orlando’s greatest public water parks embody Aquatica by SeaWorld, Universal’s Volcano Bay, and Disney’s two choices, Blizzard Beach (closed for 2023) and Typhoon Lagoon. Themed slides, wave swimming pools, water coasters, and kids’s splash areas entertain households for hours.

Swan Reserve Pool
Swan Reserve Pool (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

But why pay an entrance charge and stand in lengthy strains for water slides when a lot of Orlando’s inns and resorts provide superb onsite water parks and swimming pool complexes freed from cost for visitors? In truth, lots of the greatest lodge swimming pools within the USA and high inns with lazy rivers are situated within the Orlando space!

Lazy river at Hilton Orlando
Lazy river at Hilton Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Best Orlando Hotels with Water Parks and Pools Adults Love

Private poolside cabana at Hilton Orlando
Private poolside cabana at Hilton Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Increase the enjoyable issue by splurging on a non-public pool cabana. Our poolside cabana at Hilton Orlando got here with a flat-screen TV, ceiling fan, two chaise loungers, a soft seating space, a recent fruit tray, chilled delicate drinks, and bottled water. Plus, it made us really feel fairly swanky certainly!

The Ritz-Carlton Spa ranks among the best in Orlando
The Ritz-Carlton Spa ranks among the many greatest in Orlando (Photo credit score: Ritz Carlton Orlando, courtesy of Visit Orlando)

Orlando Spas

Every women’ journey is best with a spa day. Thankfully, there are many day spas and wellness facilities to select from in Orlando.

Resort Spas

Start your search together with your lodging since many Orlando resorts and inns provide spas onsite or at sister properties. In truth, a number of of the Best Orlando Hotels with Water Parks and Pools Adults Love listed above characteristic spa amenities, as famous in parentheses.

Thermal soaking tub at Beer Spa Orlando, an activity for adults in Orlando
Thermal soaking tub at Beer Spa Orlando (Photo credit score: Beer Spa Orlando, courtesy of Visit Orlando)

My Beer Spa

For a novel expertise, e-book a non-public room at My Beer Spa. Up to 4 buddies can share a thermal tub full of hoppy vitamin-filled goodness, touted as useful on your pores and skin. Plus, you may sip a chilly pint when you unwind.

Discounted Spa Services

Save cash in your spa remedy so you may splurge elsewhere throughout your Orlando trip. Before you e-book, examine Groupon for Orlando to seek out reductions on facials, massages, and physique remedies.

Clearwater Beach, Florida makes a fun day trip from Orlando during a gals trip
Clearwater Beach, Florida makes a enjoyable day journey from Orlando (Photo credit score: AlKan32, Depositphotos.com)

Day Trip Options from Orlando (+ Distances)

Want so as to add one other Florida vacation spot to your Orlando girlfriend getaway? Below are just a few fashionable close by trip spots to think about plus distances from sunny Orlando.

Shopping opportunities in Winter Park near Orlando
Shopping alternatives in Winter Park close to Orlando (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Orlando Vacation Itineraries for Adults

Ideally, you will have a full week to discover Orlando actions for adults. But, as everyone knows, budgets plus work and household obligations typically get in the best way of our trip desires. That’s why I’m offering two recommended Orlando girlfriend trip itineraries. Feel free to swap out or add further sights really helpful on this trip information to fulfill your preferences.

The Drawn to Life Theatre at Disney Springs
The Drawn to Life Theatre at Disney Springs (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

7-Day Orlando Girls Trip

  • Day 1: Arrive in Orlando. Check into lodge. Downtown Orlando nightlife.
  • Day 2: Universal Orlando. Dinner and nightlife in CityStroll.
  • Day 3: Epcot. Dinner and fireworks within the park.
  • Day 4: Winter Park boat tour and procuring. SAK Comedy Show.
  • Day 5: Shopping in Disney Springs. Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life. Dinner and drinks in Disney Springs.
  • Day 6: Second Walt Disney World Theme Park or Orlando lake of your alternative.
  • Day 7: Morning at spa or lodge pool. Travel residence.
Wine flight at Wine Bar George, one of many activities for adults in Orlando at Disney Springs
Wine flight at Wine Bar George (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

4-Day Orlando Long Girls Weekend

  • Day 1: Arrive in Orlando. Check into lodge. Downtown Orlando nightlife.
  • Day 2: Universal Orlando or a Walt Disney World Theme Park. Dinner reservations in CityStroll or similar Disney Park.
  • Day 3: Shopping in Disney Springs and Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life. Dinner and drinks in Disney Springs.
  • Day 4: Morning at spa or lodge pool. Travel residence.
Hilton Orlando Pool Complex
Hilton Orlando Pool Complex (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Final Orlando Vacation Day Activities

Unless you reside shut by, you will not have sufficient time in your last day in Orlando to squeeze in a full theme park or different main attraction. Instead, profit from your final morning with a straightforward exercise. If you could have a day departure time, think about spending your final day in Orlando on the pool or spa.

Ask your lodge prematurely for a late checkout so you may maximize your last trip hours. Simply by inquiring, you may typically prolong the time by which you will need to depart your room, normally round 11 am or midday. Sometimes, lodge factors program members can safe a checkout as late as 3 or 4 pm.

When you e-book a spa remedy on your last morning, it’s possible you’ll not even want a late checkout. That’s as a result of most luxurious spas embody showers and lockers, useful for primping earlier than your flight or drive residence. Then, stow suitcases in your rental automotive or with the lodge bell desk. Alternatively, e-book a day cross straight with the lodge or via ResortPass.com.

Girlfriends in Winter Park, near Orlando
Sisters in Winter Park throughout our Orlando women’ journey (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

Orlando Girls Trip Tips

Make positive everybody in your journey group has the identical trip expectations earlier than reaching Orlando. To keep away from conflicts and maximize enjoyable, it is necessary to debate the itinerary, lodging, and price range prematurely. Whether touring with buddies or members of the family or each, these suggestions for planning a reunion trip will assist guarantee everybody has an exquisite time!

Sunset Cruise with Solé Watersports in Duck Key, Florida
Sunset Cruise at Hawks Cay Resort within the Florida Keys (Photo credit score: Colleen Lanin)

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A Note from The Travel Mama: My sister and I had been hosted by Visit Orlando and Universal Orlando throughout our current go to. We obtained comps or reductions for inns and a few (however not all) sights and meals. I did NOT obtain financial compensation associated to this weblog submit. These are my very own ideas and journey suggestions, as all the time.

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