5 Must-Do Things in Orlando, Florida (Updated 2026)
Orlando is the kind of city that refuses to be just one thing. Sure, it’s the land of roller coasters and character parades, but look closer, and you’ll find food that surprises you, nature that slows you down, and now, even a way to recharge that feels straight out of the future. If you’re planning a trip in 2026, here are five experiences you absolutely shouldn’t skip.
1. Try a Robot Massage with Aescape
Aescape has brought Orlando something entirely new: a solo, self-guided massage experience powered by advanced robotics. You step into a private room, choose your preferred session style, and let the system do the work while you sink into deep calm.
It’s quiet, personal, and designed to help your body reset while you're fully in control. For travelers juggling packed park days and long flights, it’s the kind of reset you didn’t know you needed.
2. Explore Walt Disney World Resort
It’s timeless for a reason. Whether you’re into the nostalgia of Magic Kingdom, the futuristic feels of EPCOT, or the immersive worlds at Hollywood Studios, Disney continues to reinvent itself every year.
Pro tip: in 2026, new ride launches mean even repeat visitors will find fresh thrills.
3. Take an Airboat Ride Through the Everglades
Sometimes Orlando feels like it never sleeps; but just outside the city, the wetlands tell a different story. Airboat rides are fast, loud, and surprisingly peaceful all at once. There’s nothing like skimming the water while spotting gators and cranes against the wide Florida sky.
4. Stroll Through Lake Eola Park
Downtown Orlando’s heart beats around Lake Eola. You can rent a swan boat, listen to live music at the amphitheater, or just walk the loop as the sun sets behind the fountain. It’s the perfect pause button after the chaos of theme parks.
5. Visit Kennedy Space Center
An hour’s drive east takes you to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Even if you’re not a space buff, the rocket garden, launch pads, and astronaut stories are awe-inspiring. It’s one of those places where kids and adults stand equally wide-eyed.
Final Thought
Orlando isn’t about choosing between thrill rides or relaxation, it’s about weaving them together. A morning spent in line for roller coasters can end with a calming robot massage that helps you reset for the next adventure. That’s what makes the city endlessly worth revisiting: it always finds new ways to surprise you.
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