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Crayola Experience Orlando Welcomes Creative Kids

Transform a family pic into your very own family coloring page.

Things to Do with Kids at Crayola Experience Orlando

Crayola Experience Orlando: Exceptional Exhibits

The best thing about the Crayola Experience Orlando is all of the cool keepsakes you get as part of your admission. Each visitor receives their own re-useable Scribble Scrubbie buddy, a pet figurine that can be drawn on and then washed off again —try it out at the Scribble Scrubbie exhibit, and then take it home for bath time. Guests also receive two tokens as part of their admission to use at the park's 'vending machines.' We used ours to create crayons with our own custom labels, as well as Crayola modeling clay to use at the sculpting tables. 

Paint with melted wax at Meltdown, where kids can take home one-of-a-kind creations. We loved making spin-art masterpieces with melted crayon wax at the Drip Art exhibit, and it was fun watching standard crayons take on new life forms, like emojis and animals, in the Melt and Mold exhibit. In the Be a Star exhibit, families get to pose for their own personalized coloring pages. (The pictures print out right there for you!) Drawing with chalk becomes especially exciting at the Scribble Square exhibit, where kids literally get to paint the town red, or whatever color they fancy, as well as design and customize a car or truck if they prefer.

With so much to see and do at Crayola Experience Orlando, it's likely that you won't get around to all of the craft exhibits. Be sure to grab the portable activities or those that can be replicated at home. We snagged lots of extra coloring pages, and I can't wait to bust them out on the next rainy day.  

Scribble Square is a safe way to let your kids scribble on whatever they see at Crayola.

Crayola Experience Orlando: 21st Creativity for All Ages

At the Rockin' Paper exhibit, the creatures you color "come to life" in a dance show (the magic involves some well placed magnets). My 10-year-old's favorite art station at Crayola Experience Orlando involved designing a fashion outfit, then scanning and digitally accessorizing it, before seeing it on a big screen as part of a virtual fashion show. Be sure to visit the Rainbow Rain exhibit, where visitors see virtual crayon rain fall down on their heads (this is a fun place for a photo op.)

Crayola Experience Orlando: Indoor Playground and Movement 

Need to burn off some energy after all that art? The Color Playground features a two-story climber and giant slide, and babies and tiny tots can get their wiggles out at the Toddler Town playground. Though we didn't get a chance to see it, there is a live show offered several times throughout the day where kids can learn how crayons are manufactured. 

Make your own crayon in cool, crazy shapes.

Crayola Experience Orlando: Know Before You Go

• Crayola Experience Orlando is located inside The Florida Mall, near Dick's Sporting Goods. The theme park is open daily at 10am-8pm with extended hours during the summer. Plan for about 3-4 hours of exploration.
• Crayola has an on-site snack shop and cafe, selling kid-friendly foods like hot dogs, pizza, and popcorn. Want more lunch options? Head to the mall's own food court -- since Crayola Experience ticketed guests get in-and-out privileges all day, visiting the food court and returning should be easy. 
• Check Crayola Orlando's events page if you're thinking about visiting -- the theme park hosts fun theme days, special visitors (Wild Florida recently stopped by with some reptile friends), and all-ages parties.
• Some attractions, like wax hands and sand art, cost an additional fee.
• The Crayola Store is definitely worth checking out — this attached gift shop sells tons of colorful souvenirs, including shirts, art products, and more. It's a kaleidoscope of colorful merch!
• We recommend buying tickets online, as you will save $3 on admission ($27.99 at the box office). Special offers for teachers, True Blue Heroes (military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMT), birthdays, and kids under age 2. Parking is free.     
• If you can't get enough of Crayola, consider purchasing an annual pass for $45, which includes unlimited visits for a year; 20 percent off merchandise and food; and friend passes.      

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