Orlando Resorts for Kids

Kids of all ages dream about magical vacations to Orlando but seldom think farther than Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter. While theme parks are the ultimate attractions in Central Florida, families have lots of options when it comes to kid friendly resorts. With everything from water slides to sports to kiddie spa treatments, Orlando resorts have really raised the bar for family vacations.

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

The "most kid friendly hotel in Orlando" is on the mark with their self-proclaimed title. The Orlando World Center Resort features six swimming pools replete with supervised water slides, water falls and a wading pool for the little ones. Poolside face painting and hula hooping is the norm for the younger set while sun drenched manicures and sports are available for teens.

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center

8701 World Center Drive

Orlando, FL 32821

407-239-4200

marriottworldcenter.com

The Peabody Orlando

The Peabody is known for their distinctive March of the Peabody Ducks and families can opt to be part of the spectacle. Each day at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. the ducks march in formation from their penthouse to the lobby fountain and back again with full fanfare and their own "Duck Master". Book the Family Ties Escape Package for an upgraded room, VIP access to the March of the Peabody Ducks as well as food and drink discounts.

The Peabody Orlando

9801 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

407-352-4000

peabodyorlando.com

CoCo Key Water Resort

With 62,000 square feet of watery thrills, CoCo Key has everything from adventure slides and raft rides to "Minnow Lagoon" for the little swimmers. Arcade games and a guests-only pool are available when you're looking for something more leisurely than the water park.

CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort

7400 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

877-875-4681

cocokeywaterresort.com

Hard Rock Hotel

At the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando you're right in the midst of the action at Universal Citywalk. The hotel caters to its young guests by hosting meals with best loved characters like Scooby Doo and Dr. Seuss favorites, showing "Dive In" movies outside by the pool, and keeping families comfortable in the hotel's kids' suites.

Hard Rock Hotel

5800 Universal Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32819

407-503-7625

hardrockhotelorlando.com

Nickelodeon Suites Resort

The Nickelodeon resort features seven water slides, climbing nets and water jets, mini-golf, basketball, live interactive shows and poolside entertainment. The best part of your kids' stay will surely be the mass sliming that happens each day at 4:45. And let's face it, today's parents were the first generation to get hooked on the green slime phenomenon so don't feel guilty about wanting to get in on the fun.

Nickelodeon Suites Resort

14500 Continental Gateway

Orlando, FL 32821

407-387-5437

nickhotel.com