Summer break has a way of running out of ideas by week three. If you're already fielding "what are we doing today" every morning, here's the full picture of what's actually happening around Orlando this July, so you're not scrambling for a plan on a Tuesday afternoon.
Performing Arts & Space
Disney's Frozen — July 17–19, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Now's your chance to see the beloved Disney film come to life with jaw-dropping stage magic, soaring songs, and the emotional heart of the story about love, courage, and self-acceptance. Showtimes vary by night — check the box office for exact times. Tickets start around $36. Tickets & showtimes
Moon Festival — July 17–19, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex What started as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 has grown into a celebration of NASA's next chapter, the Artemis II mission and the return to the Moon. Expect vintage photo ops, live music, hands-on activities in the Atlantis exhibit, and a fireworks show Friday and Saturday night. Included with admission. Event details
Into the Woods starring Jodi Benson — July 31–Aug 2, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Jodi Benson — the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid — takes on The Witch in this Sondheim classic that weaves Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel into one story about wishes and consequences. Local Orlando talent rounds out the cast. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets from $59.30.Tickets & showtimes
LEGOLAND & Aquatica
FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience — through July 19, LEGOLAND Florida Resort A limited-time fan zone built around the World Cup — guests build their own jersey out of LEGO bricks, take on interactive soccer challenges, and grab a photo lifting the LEGO World Cup trophy. Included with regular park admission. Event details
LEGO® Festival — July 20–Aug 16, LEGOLAND Florida Resort A festival built for kids where play takes center stage — brick-build activities, live shows, and character meet-and-greets across the park's Music, Creativity, and Chill Out zones. Included with admission. Event details
AquaGlow — select nights through September 26, Aquatica Orlando Aquatica's nighttime splash party is back with early 4 p.m. entry (two extra hours added this year), high-energy dance parties, laser light shows, and unlimited complimentary soft drinks. July dates include the 3rd–4th, 10th–11th, 17th–18th, and 23rd–25th, 30th–31st. Tickets from $49.99. Tickets & dates
Local & Family
Moochella Summer Vibes — Saturday, July 11, 6–8 p.m., Millie Moo's (4085 LB McLeod Rd, Orlando) A luau-themed family dance party with glow sticks, bubbles, and flower leis for the under-8 crowd and their grown-ups. Tropical snacks included, non-stop music. $20 per child (includes one adult), $5 for additional adults. Tickets
Orlando Christmas in July — July 25, 12–5 p.m., Dezerland Park Holiday market in the middle of summer — handmade goods, small-shop finds, and seasonal décor with all the usual Dezerland Park attractions running alongside it. Free admission. Event details
Sunset at the Zoo — July 24, 5–8 p.m., Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens This month's after-hours event celebrates Black and African American heritage with keeper chats, food trucks, and family activities as the sun goes down. Tickets $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Tickets & details
None of these need a strategy session — just a spot on the calendar. Pick two, put them on the fridge, and call it a plan.
