Day Trips from Cocoa Beach

Walt Disney World Orlando Parks

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Why We Love It

There is a reason they say this is the happiest place on earth! We are huge Disney fans and go to the Orlando parks often. We recommend:

  • Magic Kingdom: if you’re traveling with the whole family, this is a sure to please everyone park with something for all ages.
  • Animal Kingdom: this is also great for all ages, however there aren’t as many things to do here for younger children/ toddlers although there is a toddler/ kids area of the park and definitely some rides they can partake in. The majority of the rides are geared towards older children or adults and alcohol is served throughout the park.
  • Hollywood Studios: This is another all age park that I personally feel is great for adults and children of all ages – especially if your young child can sit through shows.
  • Epcot: This park is great for adult trips or younger children in our opinion because the rides are mostly for toddler/ early elementary age and worlds are very adult.

Local Tip

We’ve partnered with Fubble, a Central Florida based attraction ticketing agency to streamline purchasing your Orlando area attraction tickets at DISCOUNTED RATES. The Disney parks are an easy, 1-hour drive from Cocoa Beach. NOTES: Your purchase is directly with Fubble, we’ve just made the process easier through access via our website. The biggest discounts are typically for multi-day passes. One day passes are often the same price as the “gate price” for that park.

If you’re able to swing going a few days, our recommendation would be to do Magic Kingdom over 1-2 days and then do a park hopper pass the other day and choose 2 of the other parks to visit in 1 day.

Nearby Southbound Stays: Lunar Beach Bungalow

Nearby Southbound Stays: Reflections

Kid-Friendly

SeaWorld Orlando

Location

Why We Love It

A visit to SeaWorld is a sure way to see marine life during your visit to Florida. With their Sesame Street area, this is especially fun for toddlers and young children – however, even as an adult, we enjoy a visit!

Local Tip

We’ve partnered with Fubble, a Central Florida based attraction ticketing agency to streamline purchasing your Orlando area attraction tickets at DISCOUNTED RATES. SeaWorld is an easy, 1-hour drive from Cocoa Beach. NOTES: Your purchase is directly with Fubble, we’ve just made the process easier through access via our website.

Nearby Southbound Stays: Lunar Beach Bungalow

Nearby Southbound Stays: Reflections

Kid-Friendly

Universal Studios / Islands of Adventure

Location

Why We Love It

Universal and Islands of Adventure are great parks for adults and those with pre-school age and above children / teenagers. While we have many friends who have taken their toddlers and enjoyed it, we have opted to wait a bit to take our son. 🙂

The Wizard-ing World of Harry Potter and Dr. Suess Character Zone are the favorites among the littles but the adults, of course love the roller coasters.

Local Tip

We’ve partnered with Fubble, a Central Florida based attraction ticketing agency to streamline purchasing your Orlando area attraction tickets at DISCOUNTED RATES. Universal is an easy, 1-hour drive from Cocoa Beach. NOTES: Your purchase is directly with Fubble, we’ve just made the process easier through access via our website. The biggest discounts are typically for multi-day passes. One day passes are often the same price as the “gate price” for that park.

If you’re doing both parks, you can ride the Hogwarts Train between to get to / from each!

Nearby Southbound Stays: Lunar Beach Bungalow

Nearby Southbound Stays: Reflections

Kid-Friendly

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