See yourself in Orlando this summer with some of our Instagram followers’ top picks.

Updated Feb. 24, 2026

Summer is just around the corner, and Visit Orlando’s Instagram followers are ready to help you break out the swimsuits, shorts and shades. Our top fans know all the best things to experience in Orlando, from a brand-new theme park, fresh attractions and MICHELIN Guide honorees to abundant outdoor adventures (including a skateboard festival) and relaxing fun in the sun. Read on for some of their latest summer must-dos in WalletHub’s Best Summer Travel Destination for 2026.

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10. Ice-Cold Treats & MICHELIN Eats

Unwind this summer with fresh, seasonal fare and ice-cold treats wherever your Orlando adventure takes you. From boozy milkshakes and poolside popsicles to towering ice cream sundaes and iconic theme park snacks, we have just the thing to help you cool off in style.

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Throw in 58 MICHELIN Guide restaurants, including one Two-MICHELIN-Star and eight One-MICHELIN-Star venues, 15 Bib Gourmands, and 34 Recommended eateries — newcomers include Ômo by Jônt, Coro, Sorekara and UniGirl — and you certainly won’t go hungry for gourmet options in Orlando.

9. Natural Springs

Reconnect with nature in Orlando’s beautiful natural springs, where you can swim, kayak, canoe, snorkel, hike or simply soak up the sun. Top options include Blue Spring State Park, De Leon Springs State Park, Rock Springs Run State Reserve at Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs State Park, which are all an hour or less from Orlando’s core.

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8. Even More Ecotourism

Orlando is home to an abundance of stunning outdoor adventures by land, air and sea, and natural springs are just the beginning. Fans can’t wait to explore our scenic boat tours, paddle through urban lakes and serene canals, and take off on high-flying zip-line and hang-gliding adventures. Fishing, biking, birding, watersports and off-road escapades round out our list of some of the best ways to explore Orlando’s wild side.

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7. Golf

Hit the links at more than 130 Orlando-area golf courses, including professionally designed golf courses from Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio. And that’s not all. Challenge your friends and family to a competitive matchup on our imaginative themed mini golf courses, or cool off with virtual golf simulators — including fully indoor options like the new Stadium Club Sports Simulator Suites at Caribe Royale Orlando.

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6. Lazy Rivers

Take relaxation to the next level with winding lazy rivers at Orlando’s theme parks and resorts. Choose from options mild and wild for your perfect day in the sun, from bubbling rapids in onsite water parks to tranquil grottos lined with waterfalls and fountains.

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5. Indoor Attractions

Up your vacation’s cool factor at Orlando’s many indoor attractions. ICON Park®, Dezerland Park and Pointe Orlando are ideal one-stop shops for indoor family fun in the International Drive Entertainment District, with many more standalone options nearby.

Meanwhile, downtown Orlando and its surrounding neighborhoods are home to arts and culture staples like the Orlando Science Center and The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. One thing’s for sure: You won’t run out of things to do during your visit.

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4. Theme Parks

No surprises here: Orlando fans can’t wait to experience our world-class theme parks and dive into the latest groundbreaking attractions – including Universal Epic Universe, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Epic Universe features five amazing worlds including Celestial Park, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and usher in three dazzling new hotels. Other recent additions include DreamWorks Land and Illuminaton’s Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida.

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At SeaWorld® Orlando, embark on an awe-inspiring voyage into the ocean’s most extraordinary worlds with SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, a first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride that will arrive before summer 2026. If it’s been a year or more since your last visit, you’ll also want to check out Pipeline: The Surf Coaster , then travel to the park’s penguin habitat on the all-new Penguin Trek: an immersive indoor/outdoor family launch coaster. You'll find even more new fun in store via Tassie's Underwater Twist at Aquatica® Orlando.

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Walt Disney World® Resort will reveal several new additions this summer, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios®, Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT®, and updated relaunches of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom® Park, where you can also see a refreshed Cinderella Castle. They’ll join recent additions like Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade at Magic Kingdom, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and an all new fireworks show at EPCOT, the return of Cool Kids’ Summer, separately ticketed after-hours events to help keep the party going all night long, and many other surprises..

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Finally, Galacticoaster has debuted at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. The space-themed indoor coaster joins other recent additions at LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park, including LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race and Pirate River Quest. You can also explore a family-friendly aquarium full of wonders at SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium, a new separately ticketed experience.

3. Cool Pools

Dive into Orlando’s coolest pools with dozens of options throughout our amenity-packed resorts. Giant pirate ships, onsite water parks, lazy rivers and sleek rooftop views are par for the course here, so take your pick and relax however you like. Explore fan favorites like Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, or unwind at new poolside hangouts at The Alfond Inn, the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.

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2. Water Parks

Orlando isn’t just the Theme Park Capital of the World — it’s also home to some incredible water parks. Splash into summer fun at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park at Walt Disney World® Resort, Aquatica® Orlando at SeaWorld, Universal Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, LEGOLAND® Water Park at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, or standalone parks like Discovery Cove® and Island H2O Live!

Several Orlando water parks will have even more fun in store thanks to ticketed after-hours events on select nights. Universal Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort invites you to cool off during Universal Volcano Bay Nights (2026 dates TBD). Aqua Glow will return to Aquatica (May – September 2026). And Disney H2O Glow After Hours will light up the night at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (2026 dates TBD).

1. Everything

Not satisfied with limiting themselves to this already expansive list, our Instagram followers won’t settle for anything less than everything. By which they mean professional soccer matches, uplifting arts and culture, unique neighborhoods, pure relaxation at soothing spas, special events that include summer concerts, and much more. Like we said: Everything.

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There you have it, Visit Orlando Instagram followers’ top 10 things to do in Orlando this summer. Share your own summer adventures in Orlando on your favorite social media channels with the hashtag, #OrlandoForAll.

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