When it comes to Florida – we are the number one choice. The key for a successful family holiday to the Sunshine State is that there really is something for everyone.
Here we have chosen a very small sample of the best family product centred around theme park heaven. The hotels we have selected are based on feedback from families, plus our own personal experiences here at Virgin Holidays. We recommend that after your time around the theme parks, you either head off for a sample of Florida’s finest beaches or take a quick hop to Caribbean paradise. Alternatively, live out your Disney dreams on a 4-night Disney cruise! If you have been there, seen it and done it in Florida… take the west coast option with our family-tailored California Coasting theme park tour. Either way… you’re going to have a great time!
Family Friendly Hotels in Florida
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Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
Explore the riches of Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The adventure of a jungle safari comes alive before your eyes with lush surroundings, showcasing the grandeur of this mighty kingdom. Many rooms overlook the beautiful savannas, from which you can spot grazing zebra, giraffes and gazelles roaming free in natural environments.
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Location: Lake Buena Vista, Orlando
There are far too many facilities at this marvellous 1,500-acre resort to detail here. They include 45 holes of top golf, with a pitch 'n' putt for non-golfers to enjoy.
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Location: Lake Buena Vista, Orlando
They've gone all out to create an adventure-filled family environment the world’s only Nickelodeon Hotel, just 1 mile from the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort in Orlando, Florida. The spacious KidSuites have a separate bedroom for kids, themed around some of Nickelodeon's most popular characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron, Fairly Odd...
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Location: Clearwater and St Pete Beach, North Gulf Coast
The Marriott Suites are the perfect choice for a family holiday. Accommodation is modern, spacious and well equipped, with each one boasting a private balcony from which to enjoy spectacular views. Adults and children alike will love the grotto-style outdoor heated pool complete with 35ft cascading waterfall, open-air cabanas and spa tub.
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Location: Clearwater and St Pete Beach, North Gulf Coast
This is a large, fun-packed resort that has been a favourite of Virgin Holidays' families for years. Included in your stay is the resort amenity fee, which lets you use all of the wonderful facilities at either of the TradeWinds resorts for FREE.
Disney Cruise
Set sail on a 4-night Disney Cruise Line voyage where you will
enjoy fun-filled visits to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and Castaway Cay, Disney's
private island in paradise. You also get a full day at sea to take advantage of all your
on-board activities.
Read more about Disney's Bahamian Delight Cruise
New York & Orlando Twin-centre
Take a bite of the Big Apple, add a squeeze of Florida sunshine and you’ve got our tasty twin-centre trip to vibrant New York and sun-tastic Orlando. New York is undoubtedly the USA’s capital of cool with sights like the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn’s famous zoo. Kids will love the Sony Wonder Technology Lab on Madison or FAO Schwarz on 5th Avenue. Then jet down to the Sunshine State and enjoy Orlando’s amazing theme parks – WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and Universal Orlando® Resort. Afterwards, cool down at SeaWorld® or Wet ’n Wild® on International Drive!
- Retail and Roller Coasters
- Transfer Included in New York
- Car Included in Orlando
Read more about our New York & Orlando twin-centre
California Coasting Flydrive Tour
California is the USA's coolest state and this fantastic multi-centre break combines all the best
bits in a sun-filled, fun-filled frenzy! Hollywood's Universal Studios® is full of heart-thumping
roller coasters, or perhaps seeing your favourite star's handprints at Grauman's Chinese
Theatre will thrill you more? Take a snap of the famous Hollywood sign before heading
to Anaheim, home of DISNEYLAND's action-packed CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK and
original DISNEYLAND® Park. Finally it's down to family-friendly San Diego, America's
sunniest city with its miles of stunning coastline.
- Retail and Roller Coasters
- Transfer Included in New York
- Car Included in Orlando
Read more about our California Coasting Flydrive Tour
Reassurance
The theme parks do everything they can to make your time with them go as smoothly as possible. Services include:
- Lost children centres – park guides are on the lookout for lost kids and will take them to one of these centres.
- Baby swap systems – many parks offer these to ensure both parents get to enjoy the ride. When you get to the front of the queue, one of you hops on board the ride, leaving the other holding the baby. When the ride finishes, just swap places without having to queue again!
In addition, our Virgin Resort Team is at the end of the phone, 24 hours a day for emergency assistance and reassurance.
- Virgin Dinearound Card – available fromm our service team in Orlando – present this card at many Orlando restaurants for exclusive savings.
- Virgin Contact Card – a telephone card, which saves you money on 45-min talktime to the UK.
Tips on travelling with kids
- Plan your days and pre-book your park tickets in advance – allowing you to budget and save precious time!
- For Florida guests, when it’s time to leave, use our FREE Virgin Check In at DOWNTOWN DISNEY® to take the stress
out of your flight home.