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14. Simulators If you love Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, you’re already cut-out for the Astronaut Training Simulators at the Shuttle: A Ship Like No Other’s Mission Zone. Here you’ll learn how to pilot, dock and land a space shuttle. So your star-touring adventures will continue even after you leave Disney World! Photo Credit: Kennedy Space Center

13. Dining At the Rocket Garden Café you can enjoy views of spaceflight history. Or try the Rocket Fuel Food Truck’s tasty treats that will give you enough energy to “take off” on your adventure. And don’t forget the Martian Rocks flavor ice cream at Space Dots, for which you’ll be “eternally grateful”! Photo Credit: Kennedy Space Center

12. Heroes & Legends It’s no surprise that this is a place where real heroes and legends were made – hence the Heroes & Legends Mission Zone. Learn all about them at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, and even meet one at a live presentation at the Universe Theater. Grab a selfie with a “real” Buzz Lightyear! Photo Credit: ...

When you’re done with Disney World (temporarily, of course), there’s plenty more nearby. But if you’re a fan of Disney’s galactic side, Kennedy Space Center – only about an hour away by car – is right up your alley. And while it’s only a “small step” for travelling, it’s “one giant leap” for your imagination…

15. Mission Zones Not dissimilar to Disney World’s parks, Kennedy Space Center is divided into “Mission Zones”. Each one celebrates a different era in space exploration along with unique attractions. But with experiences that go “to infinity and beyond”, be sure to grab a map and plan your day. Photo Credit: Kennedy Space Center

4. Merchandise You can’t leave SeaWorld without a souvenir. And with several stores around, your options aren’t limited to pebbles and seashells. You can purchase goodies from toys and plush to apparel and jewellery at Guy Harvey Shop, Coconut Bay Traders, Glacial Collections and many more. There are all sorts of treasures to be found, and you won’t need to ...

3. Seasonal Events It might be a place that celebrates the oceans of the world, but SeaWorld celebrates pretty much everything else, too. From New Year’s Eve to 4th of July and SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular to SeaWorld Christmas Celebration, there’s no shortage of events. And don’t forget to check the website’s schedule for others, too. With so much going on, ...

2. Educational Programs At SeaWorld, your kids will have the opportunity to marvel at majestic marine creatures. But they’ll also be able to learn about them, too, along with their environments and ongoing conservation efforts. Educational Programs – which come at additional costs – include Field Trips, Day Camps, Outreach Programs and Programs for Teachers. In fact, there are even ...

1. Experiences & Tours You don’t need to travel to the farthest corners of the world’s oceans to see awe-inspiring sea life. Here at SeaWorld there are tours that allow you to get up close and personalwith the park’s underwater residents. They include killer whales, beluga whales, sea lions, sharks and dolphins. Tours will cost extra, but your memories of ...

7. Family-Friendly Attractions SeaWorld’s attractions vary from kid-friendly to extreme. For the less wild rides, there’s the likes of Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin (the ride), where you’ll explore an icy cavernous setting, and the self-explanatory Flamingo Paddle Boats. Then there’s Happy Harbor (again, the clue’s in the name). Even if wild rides are for you, it’s best to start ...