One day in Port Canaveral/Orlando! What to do?

[moon girl]

We will have most of a day after getting off our cruise at Port Canaveral before our flight leaves MCO at 6:59 p.m. We would like to get off the ship as early as possible and do something until we need to be to the airport around 4:00 p.m. Does anyone have any suggestions of sights to see, things to do etc. somewhere between Port Canaveral and Orlando? We will have a rental car so we will have the freedom to go and do whatever sounds fun! Any help is so appreciated!

[jacksmycat]

You could go to Cocoa Beach or Disney Springs. Cocoa Beach also has some shops. Disney Springs is the new name for Downtown Disney and there's a lot of shopping and restaurants there. It's also free to park and just walk around.

 

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[SteerageJoe]

If you love anything Disney then Disney Springs is my suggestion. Some say it is a shopping trip but that's just a part of the experience!

 

Disney Springs is a hub (with shopping, activities, etc) from where you can explore the greater Disney area. You can visit many Disney Hotels and areas by boat or bus and it's all FREE!

 

For info about how to get there, where to park, how the boats and buses work read this page about Disney Springs.

 

If not Disney Springs then you can also do adventurous stuff such as airboat rides near Canaveral, Gatorland, a rushed Kennedy Space Center, etc.

[JohninDC]

Head to Kennedy Space Center for the day. :cool:

[KnightsFan]

Kennedy Space Center is neat if you have anyone with you that is into space exploration. Lots of cool exhibits and actual space craft, including Atlantis.

 

Alternatively you could get in more relaxation time at one of the many beaches. Or if you're beached out go to one of the natural springs throughout Central Florida, Blue Springs is a favorite of mine.

 

If you have a rental car and are willing to drive there's a lot to do in the area.

[LaurenMD]

Orlando Eye - International drive area - Eye 360 / Madame Tussauds museum / Sea Life Aquarium

Disney Springs

Premium Outlets / Florida Mall / Mall at Millenia

Gatorland

Seaworld

Kennedy Space Center

Active family? - Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures