Central Florida experiences tropical afternoon thunderstorms, especially between May and October. When dark clouds roll in and outdoor coaster queues temporarily pause, having a plan for indoor things to do in Orlando and Kissimmee keeps your vacation exciting and dry.
Best Rainy-Day Indoor Attractions
WonderWorks (International Drive)
Housed inside a massive upside-down building, WonderWorks combines education with entertainment across over 100 hands-on exhibits: experience hurricane-force winds, lie on a bed of 3,500 nails, design your own virtual roller coaster, and play indoor glow-in-the-dark laser tag.
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium (ICON Park)
Walk through Florida's only 360-degree ocean tunnel surrounded by sand tiger sharks, green sea turtles, and graceful stingrays. Interactive touch pools let children gently handle sea stars and anemones.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving (I-Drive)
Experience the adrenaline rush of freefall skydiving in a safe, state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. Certified flight instructors guide flyers of all skill levels from ages 3 and up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do people do in Orlando when it rains?
Central Florida afternoon rain showers are common during summer months. Popular rainy-day indoor attractions include WonderWorks, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, indoor go-karting at Dezerland Action Park, and the Orlando Science Center.
What indoor attractions are near Kissimmee?
Near Kissimmee, you can explore the Museum of Military History, indoor trampoline fun at Flight Adventure Park, and the sprawling indoor entertainment hall at Dezerland Park (just north on I-Drive).