Morning: After checking out of your Disney hotel, drive the 45‑minute stretch to Cocoa Beach. Set up on the soft sand, let the kids splash in the gentle waves, and enjoy a leisurely sunrise walk.
Afternoon: Grab a casual lunch at the iconic Florida’s Fresh Grill right on the promenade, then rent a paddleboard for a short family session. The beach’s wide shoreline gives plenty of space for sandcastle building.
Evening: Watch the sunset from the historic Cocoa Beach Pier** while savoring ice‑cream cones. Head back to your Orlando rental for a good night’s rest.
Find HotelsMorning: Arrive early at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to beat the crowds. Begin with the Heroes & Legends exhibit, where kids can meet astronaut avatars.
Afternoon: Take the Shuttle Launch Experience and then explore the massive Space Shuttle Atlantis display. Lunch at the on‑site cafeteria offers kid‑friendly options.
Evening: Conclude with the IMAX® Theater showing “Journey to Space.” Return to Orlando and enjoy a relaxed dinner at your accommodation.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive north to St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city. Start at the Castillo de San Marcos for a short cannon‑firing demonstration.
Afternoon: Wander the cobblestone streets of the Historic District, stopping at the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum for interactive fun. Picnic lunch at Pedro’s Square provides local flavor.
Evening: Take a ghost tour for a light‑hearted spooky experience before heading back to Orlando for a family movie night.
Find HotelsMorning: Set out for Clearwater Beach, famed for its powder‑white sand. Rent beach chairs and umbrellas, then let the kids play at the gentle shoreline.
Afternoon: Enjoy fresh seafood at the family‑friendly Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill** and then visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to meet Winter the dolphin.
Evening: Stroll along the Pier 60 promenade for the nightly sunset celebration featuring street performers and craft vendors.
Find HotelsMorning: Arrive early at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to catch the park opening. Head straight to the Sesame Street Safari of Fun for the kids.
Afternoon: Experience a mix of family‑friendly rides like SheiKra (for the brave) and the Jungle Serengeti animal trek. Take a break at the Serengeti Overlook Café for a quick snack.
Evening: Stay for the dazzling Nighttime Lights show before returning to your Orlando base for a restful night.
Find HotelsMorning: Drive south to the Everglades National Park and meet your guide at the Everglades Airboat Tours dock.
Afternoon: Glide through mangrove tunnels on an airboat, spotting alligators and native birds. Enjoy a traditional Florida BBQ lunch at the tour’s lakeside pavilion.
Evening: Return to Orlando, stopping at a local grocery store for snacks and a quick family dinner before bedtime.
Find HotelsMorning: Head to Miami Beach and stroll along the iconic Ocean Drive, taking photos of the Art Deco skyline.
Afternoon: Relax on the sandy stretch of South Beach, then indulge in a farewell lunch at the kid‑friendly Big Pink**.
Evening: Pack up and head to the airport for your departure, reflecting on a week of Florida fun.
Find HotelsTotal Estimated Cost: $1,630
To extend the trip, add a day in the Florida Keys for snorkeling or a visit to the Dry Tortugas National Park. If you need to shorten the itinerary, combine Day 4 and Day 5 by spending a half‑day at Clearwater Beach and then heading straight to Busch Gardens, or skip the Everglades airboat and replace it with a quick visit to a local wildlife sanctuary.