Orlando Explorer Pass: 25+ Things To Do – Includes Orlando Eye

The best thing about this Orlando pass is choice. You can pair a 400-foot ride on The Orlando Eye with an airboat trip, a wax museum, mini golf, or a comedy dinner show, instead of committing your whole day to one large theme park. The pass covers two, three, four, or five activities, and it stays active for 30 days after you first use it.

I like the mobile entry, which keeps paper tickets out of your pocket, and I like the concentration of attractions around International Drive and ICON Park. The main caution is value: at $64 per person, you need to choose higher-priced activities and use most of your selections to come out ahead.

The Orlando Explorer Pass at a glance

• Choose two to five attractions: Build a pass around your own interests rather than buying a fixed tour.
• Use it for 30 days after activation: You do not need to cram every activity into one weekend.
• Ride The Orlando Eye: Enjoy 360-degree views from about 400 feet above central Florida.
• Mix indoor and outdoor stops: Pair museums and shows with airboats, mini golf, or water parks.
• Use your phone at the entrance: Your digital pass is available through the Go City app and can also be used as a PDF guide.
• Check the fine print first: Some attractions need reservations, offer only selected times or games, or include limited access rather than a full ticket.

Why the pass can work well in Orlando

Orlando is spread out, and its attractions vary wildly in price and quality. One minute you are looking at wax figures on International Drive; the next, you are riding through wetlands near Kissimmee. This pass lets you create a day that fits your family, your budget, and your tolerance for crowds.

I would not buy it simply because it lists 25-plus options. I would first choose the exact two to five activities you want, then compare their individual prices with the pass price. That small bit of homework matters. Some included attractions are modestly priced, and one person saved little after choosing inexpensive activities.

The pass costs $64 per person based on the listed price. Since the product has different two, three, four, and five-attraction options, confirm the exact package before paying. The strongest value usually comes from using all five choices, especially when you select experiences such as a water park, dinner show, airboat ride, or major ICON Park attraction.

The pass is not a guided tour, and transportation is not included. You arrange your own rides between stops. That is important if you plan to combine locations around International Drive with Boggy Creek, Old Town, or the water parks. A car helps, though one family found the trolley around International Drive useful and reasonably priced.

Start above Orlando on The Orlando Eye

The Orlando Eye, formerly known as the Wheel at ICON Park, is the easiest first choice for many visitors. The ride takes about 20 minutes, and your enclosed cabin rises roughly 400 feet for broad views across central Florida.

This is a good way to get your bearings. It is also a calm break from Orlando’s louder attractions. You are not strapped into a coaster or asked to solve a puzzle. You simply sit back and look out.

Plan this stop around other ICON Park attractions, such as Madame Tussauds, the Museum of Illusions, or In the Game. That saves time and reduces the need for extra driving. The pass includes one visit to each chosen attraction, so do not expect to repeat The Orlando Eye later in the trip.

Madame Tussauds and the Museum of Illusions

Madame Tussauds Orlando gives you general admission to themed zones filled with wax figures of film stars, athletes, and musicians. Allow about three hours if you enjoy posing with the displays and using the props. It works especially well for families and friends who like photos more than formal museum labels.

The Museum of Illusions is smaller and more playful. Its 50-plus exhibits use mirrors, forced perspective, gravity tricks, and visual effects to make you appear tiny, stretched, or suspended. Plan about two hours, and keep your phone ready. Several exhibits include built-in photo opportunities.

These two stops are easy to combine, but they offer a similar kind of entertainment: hands-on, highly visual, and designed for interaction. If you prefer nature, serious art, or large animal exhibits, you may find them less satisfying. If you want memorable pictures with minimal planning, they are sensible picks.

WonderWorks, where science gets noisy

WonderWorks puts more than 100 hands-on science exhibits inside an upside-down building. General admission also includes a round of laser tag, the 36-foot indoor ropes course, and the 4D Extreme Motion attraction.

Allow about three hours. The exhibits suit children and adults who enjoy pushing buttons, testing reactions, and trying short activities rather than reading long displays. The 4D ride receives especially strong attention from families, while the ropes course and laser tag add physical activity.

Read the inclusion details carefully at the entrance. One account described the paintball and ropes course as extra, while the current description lists a round of laser tag and access to the ropes course. Attraction terms can change, so use the Go City app or the attraction’s current information before you build your day around a particular activity.

WonderWorks can get crowded. Go City entry may save you a ticket line, but it cannot make the building quieter. Give yourself enough time and avoid planning a tight appointment immediately afterward.

Shows, chocolate, and a meal in the plan

The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show combines a 90-minute comedy performance with unlimited cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, dessert, beer, wine, and soda. This is one of the pass choices that can make the math work, since it includes both entertainment and a meal.

The show is a practical evening option for families. You do not need to find a separate restaurant afterward, and the format keeps the night in one place. Food quality is subjective, so I would choose it mainly for the comedy and convenience rather than expecting a special dining experience.

At Chocolate Kingdom, a one-hour guided visit explains how cocoa becomes a finished chocolate bar. You see the machinery, follow the bean-to-bar process, and create a customized chocolate bar to take home.

This is a shorter stop, making it useful between larger activities. It also gives you a small souvenir without adding a separate shopping trip. If you are selecting attractions strictly by admission value, compare its individual price before using one of your limited pass choices.

Boggy Creek airboats and the Florida outdoors

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures offers a 30-minute airboat ride through wetland canals, with the chance to see alligators, turtles, birds, and other swamp wildlife. The pass also includes butterfly nectar as part of the listed experience.

This is one of the more distinctive choices because it feels different from the International Drive attractions. You are out in the Florida wetlands, listening to the boat and watching for movement along the water. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the setting itself gives you a break from arcades, wax figures, and simulated rides.

Allow extra time for the drive. A navigation mistake can cost much of a day, so check directions before leaving and confirm the meeting details in the app. The experience lasts about 30 minutes, but the travel time makes it a poor choice to squeeze between two timed attractions on International Drive.

Congo River Golf and the two water parks

Congo River Golf offers an 18-hole jungle-themed mini-golf course, with clubs and balls included. Plan about 90 minutes. It is an easy family activity and a useful choice when your group needs something relaxed.

The drawback is weather. Orlando heat and rain can change the experience quickly, and the course may not feel like the best use of a pass selection if your group can buy a low-cost mini-golf ticket directly. Compare prices first.

CoCo Key Water Resort gives you access to 14 slides and three heated pools. Allow about four hours, especially if you plan to swim rather than just look around. It can fill a large part of a day and works best when everyone in your group wants water-park time.

Island H2O Water Park includes weekday admission only. Its attractions include more than 20 experiences, a wave pool, lazy river, drop rides, and a children’s area. The weekday restriction is a major planning detail. Do not count it as a weekend option, and check operating dates before selecting it.

The water parks can provide strong value because a half-day or full-day admission may cost more than a small museum. They also require suitable weather, comfortable clothing, and enough time to enjoy them. They are not quick stops.

Thrills at SkyCoaster and In the Game

SkyCoaster Orlando, located at Fun Spot America, is the pass choice for serious adrenaline. You free-fall from 250 feet above the ground, with a total experience of about 20 minutes.

The pass wording matters here. Access may cover a specific attraction or limited ride benefit rather than unlimited admission to every Fun Spot ride. Extra rides can cost more, and families have found the limits surprising. Ask exactly what your pass includes before committing one of your selections.

In the Game at ICON Park includes the 7-D Dark Ride and 100 play credits for arcade games. Allow around 90 minutes. It is a good rainy-day option and an easy companion to The Orlando Eye or Madame Tussauds.

The arcade credits give you flexibility, but they may not last long if several people share them. If your group cares most about unlimited rides, this may not be the right use of a pass selection.

Titanic, Old Town, and the Kia Center

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition includes a replica boarding pass, original recovered artifacts, recreated rooms, and interactive displays. The self-guided visit takes about 90 minutes. It suits you if you enjoy historical objects and reconstructed settings more than rides.

Old Town offers a Ferris wheel and a meal or ice cream treat. You can choose food from A&W All American Food, Old Town Ice Cream Company, or Sweet Dreams Café. Allow about two hours for the ride, food, and time among the shops and classic amusement attractions.

This is an easygoing family stop, but check precisely which meal or treat is included. The pass does not turn every Old Town activity into free admission.

The Kia Center option is a seasonal Orlando Magic NBA ticket for selected games. Seating is subject to availability, with Promenade Level or Standing Room sections listed. Allow about two hours, and do not select this option until you confirm that a suitable game and seat are available.

You do not need to be a lifelong basketball fan to enjoy the arena atmosphere, halftime entertainment, and kid-friendly areas. Still, this choice requires more planning than a museum or mini-golf course.

How to plan five attractions without wasting them

The pass is valid for one year from purchase, then activates when you enter your first attraction. From that first scan, you have 30 days to use the selected attractions. Each attraction can be visited once.

That window is generous, but it does not solve poor planning. I would group stops by area:

• Combine The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, the Museum of Illusions, and In the Game around ICON Park.
• Pair WonderWorks with other International Drive activities.
• Give Boggy Creek its own half-day because of the drive and fixed boat timing.
• Reserve a full block for CoCo Key or Island H2O.
• Put the Outta Control show on an evening and confirm the performance time first.

Some activities require reservations. Use the Go City app to check current hours, closures, booking rules, and attraction details. The included list can change, and a pass is useful only if the attraction is operating when you arrive.

The app provides the digital pass and planning information. Your pass is available after order confirmation, and you can sync it by selecting Get ticket and updating your email. The app has been easy for many people, but some users have found it confusing, especially when trying to see which options remained or when reservations had to be made directly with attractions. Save the PDF guide as a backup and keep your confirmation available.

Who should buy it, and who should skip it

I would consider this pass for a family or couple planning at least four included activities, particularly if those activities include a water park, airboat ride, show, or larger attraction. It also suits first-time Orlando visitors who want variety without spending every day at a major theme park.

It is less useful for a group that wants only one or two inexpensive stops. The pass does not include transportation, food in most cases, attraction upgrades, or unlimited access to every ride at venues such as Fun Spot. A family with small children should also check height, age, and ride restrictions directly, since the pass alone does not guarantee access to every feature.

The strongest praised features are simple: easy phone entry, fewer ticket-line hassles, and the ability to put several attractions in one area. The biggest complaints involve confusing app information, extra fees, limited ride access, and poor value when only one attraction is used.

Should you book the Orlando Explorer Pass?

Book it if you can name your two to five attractions before you pay and the combined individual prices beat $64 per person. For the best return, fill the pass with higher-cost activities and use the 30-day window instead of rushing.

Skip it if you are choosing attractions at random, expect unlimited rides, or plan to visit only low-cost museums and arcades. Orlando offers plenty of entertainment, but this pass rewards careful planning more than spontaneous wandering.

FAQ

How many attractions can I visit with the pass?

You can choose a pass covering two, three, four, or five attractions from the available list.

How long does the pass remain valid after I use it?

The pass remains valid for 30 days after your first attraction visit.

How long is the pass valid before I use it?

The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase before activation.

Can I use the pass more than once at the same attraction?

No. Each included attraction can be visited once.

Is the pass available on a phone?

Yes. It is a digital pass available through the Go City app. A PDF guide is also available.

Does the pass include transportation?

No. Transportation to and from attractions is not included unless a specific attraction states otherwise.

Does The Orlando Eye come with admission?

Yes. The pass includes admission to The Orlando Eye, with a ride lasting about 20 minutes.

Do I need reservations?

Some activities require reservations. Check the Go City app and reserve where necessary.

Is Island H2O available every day?

No. The listed pass benefit provides weekday admission only.

Does the Kia Center option guarantee a particular seat?

No. The pass is valid for selected games, and seat location depends on availability. Promenade Level or Standing Room sections are listed.