After days at Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando, you may be ready for something that doesn’t involve another theme park, long line or full-day ticket. If your hotel checkout is in the morning but your flight from Orlando International Airport (MCO) isn’t until later, you still have time to see another side of Central Florida.
The problem? Your luggage.
Bagzee offers luggage pickup and airport delivery in Orlando, allowing travelers to have their bags collected from a hotel, resort, Airbnb or other address and sent ahead to MCO. That means you can spend those final hours exploring without dragging suitcases along.
Here are seven ways to finish an Orlando vacation beyond Disney and Universal.
1. Explore Winter Park
Head north of Downtown Orlando to Winter Park for a completely different atmosphere. Walk along Park Avenue, browse boutiques, grab coffee and spend some time around Central Park.
It’s a good choice for couples or adults looking for a quieter final afternoon after several busy days at the theme parks.
2. Visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum
While you’re in Winter Park, consider the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. The museum is particularly well known for its extensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
It’s also an indoor option for a hot, rainy or humid Central Florida afternoon.
3. See a Different Side of Florida at Wekiwa Springs
If you have plenty of time before your flight and want to trade roller coasters for nature, head toward Wekiwa Springs State Park.
The park offers natural springs, trails and opportunities for paddling and wildlife viewing. Because it’s farther from MCO than some other options, this is best for travelers with a substantial window between checkout and their flight.
4. Have a Final Orlando Meal in Mills 50
Instead of eating at another resort or theme-park restaurant, explore one of Orlando’s local dining districts.
Mills 50 is known for its diverse restaurant scene, including Vietnamese and other Asian cuisines. It’s an easy way to experience a part of Orlando that many theme-park visitors never see.
5. Explore Ivanhoe Village
Another option is Ivanhoe Village, just north of Downtown Orlando. The neighborhood has restaurants, independent businesses and lakefront scenery and can easily be combined with lunch or coffee.
For travelers asking what to do in Orlando after Disney or Universal, neighborhoods like Ivanhoe offer a more local alternative to another tourist attraction.
6. Spend a Few Hours at the Florida Mall
Need air conditioning—or one final shopping trip?
The Florida Mall is a practical departure-day stop, particularly if you don’t want to commit to another major attraction. You can shop, eat and pick up last-minute items before continuing toward MCO.
7. Have an Early Dinner Before Heading to MCO
Sometimes the best final activity is simply not rushing.
Use your remaining time for a long lunch or early dinner, then head toward Orlando International Airport with a comfortable buffer for luggage pickup, airline check-in and security.
What Should You Do With Your Luggage?
If you’ve already checked out of your Orlando hotel, resort or vacation rental, carrying suitcases can severely limit what you can do.
Bagzee is designed for this gap between checkout and takeoff. Schedule a pickup, have your luggage collected from your Orlando location and continue enjoying the area hands-free. Your bags are delivered to luggage storage at MCO, where you retrieve them before checking in with your airline.
Instead of making the airport the final stop of your vacation six hours early, make those extra hours part of the trip.
Done with Disney? Done with Universal? You don’t have to be done with Orlando.