Best Things to Do in Reunion, FL With Kids
Reunion's activity stack is Orlando's parks plus the resort itself: Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom (about 20 minutes away, the reason most families book Reunion), Universal Orlando Resort (roughly 35 minutes), Reunion Resort's own water park and lazy river (private, on-property), Old Town Kissimmee for go-karts and a Saturday night classic-car cruise (7 miles away, a cheaper evening than another park day), and Fun Spot America Kissimmee for a lower-cost half-day of rides and karts.
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1Area photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Walt Disney World – Magic Kingdom
About 20 minutes from Reunion — the closest Disney park and the reason most families choose this community over other Orlando-area rentals. Single-park tickets run per-person, per-day pricing that flexes with the calendar; buy in advance for the lowest tier.
Watch out: Parking alone runs $30+ per day on top of ticket cost. Lightning Lane (skip-the-line) is a separate paid add-on, not included in the base ticket — budget extra if lines matter to your family.
2Area photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Universal Orlando Resort
About 35 minutes from Reunion. Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios both have height-minimum coasters that lock out younger kids, but Universal's newer areas (Jurassic World, Wizarding World) skew a little older and more thrill-focused than Disney's parks.
Watch out: Several signature coasters have 48-inch height minimums — check ride charts before promising a specific ride to a shorter kid. Two-park tickets cost more than a single park; decide ahead of time if you need both.
3Area photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Reunion Resort Water Park & Lazy River
The actual on-property payoff of staying in this community — a lazy river, multiple pools, and a waterslide within Reunion Resort's grounds. It's the low-cost, no-drive day to slot between park days.
Watch out: Access depends on your specific rental and how it's affiliated with Reunion Resort — some vacation homes in the broader Reunion area are managed independently and may not include resort-amenity access. Confirm with your property manager before counting on it.
4Area photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Old Town Kissimmee
Free to walk around, with pay-per-ride midway games, an arcade, and go-karts, plus a free classic-car cruise-in most Friday and Saturday nights that's a genuinely fun free spectacle for kids who like cars. It's the honest low-cost evening between two park days.
Watch out: Go-karts have a height minimum (typically 48–58 inches depending on the track) — check before promising a kid they'll drive. The cruise-in schedule can shift seasonally; confirm the night before going.
5Area photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Fun Spot America Kissimmee
A compact, cheaper alternative to a full Disney or Universal day — four-story go-kart tracks, a couple of real coasters, a drop tower, and a kids' area, all on an all-day armband ticket well under park-ticket prices.
Watch out: It's an open-air park with limited shade — bring sun protection in summer. The multi-level go-kart tracks have separate height minimums per level; younger kids may be limited to the ground-level track.
Frequently asked
Does Reunion have its own theme park?
No. Reunion is a golf-course vacation-home community, not a theme park. Its own amenity is the resort water park (lazy river, pools) — the theme parks families come for are Disney and Universal, both a 20–35 minute drive.
How close is Reunion to Disney World?
About 20 minutes to Magic Kingdom's gate, depending on traffic on US-27/I-4. It's one of the closer vacation-home communities to Disney property.
Can any Reunion rental use the resort water park?
Not always — access depends on how your specific property is managed and its Reunion Resort affiliation. Confirm with your rental's property manager before planning a day around it.
What's a cheaper alternative to another Disney day?
Old Town Kissimmee (free admission, pay-per-ride) or Fun Spot America Kissimmee (all-day armband well under Disney/Universal ticket prices) — both a short drive from Reunion.
How should we budget theme park days for a week at Reunion?
Plan $600–$900 per Disney or Universal day for a family of 4 with tickets, parking, and food. Most families do 2–4 park days and fill the rest with the Reunion pool/water park and a lower-cost evening like Old Town.
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