Why WonderWorks Is a Must-See on Orlando’s Iconic I-Drive

If you’ve never heard of it, WonderWorks Orlando is a topsy-turvy, indoor ‘edu-tainment' amusement park, boasting 28,000 square feet of pure family fun. Legend has it that it was once a top-secret lab located in the Bermuda Triangle, but after an experiment went sideways (literally) it got blown all the way to Orlando and landed upside-down. Whether you believe the tale or not, this attraction will still amaze all ages.

With over 100 hands-on exhibits, minds big and small will never run out of opportunities to challenge themselves. For a more thrilling experience, brave the Bed of Nails, be blown away by category one hurricane force winds, or blast your opponents to victory with a game of laser-tag. For younger kids (and chill grown-ups), unlock your creativity in the Imagination Lab, create a huge bubble you can fit inside, or become the next Beethoven on a giant piano. 

WonderWorks is a unique blend of amusement park and museum, so you can learn something new while still having so much fun! Throw yourself into their six Wonder Zones and discover a whole bunch of activities to spark your imagination. Here’s the lowdown:  

• Extreme Weather Zone 
  Natural disaster simulators, a Tesla Coil, and the Titanic Ice Bucket Challange. Are you ready to challenge your senses? 

• Physical Challenge Zone 
  Put your body to the test on a Bed of Nails, blow the biggest bubble you can, and witness how pulleys can make you super strong (thank you physics). 

• Space Discovery Zone 
  Always wanted to be an astronaut? Make it a reality in this zone. Step into a life-size replica of an EVA suit (great photo opp), spin in the two-person gyroscope and feel the weightlessness of space and climb into the one-man vehicle Mercury capsule replica and set off to orbit. 

• Wonder Art Gallery 
  Trick your mind with illusion art pieces, take a look at some of Dr. Suess’ weird taxidermy sculptures and admire Jason Kronenwald’s Gum Blondes made entirely out of–you guessed it–chewing gum! 

• Light and Sound Zone 
  Get to know your shadow in dance and photography, then tinkle those ivories like Billy Joel on the giant piano. 

• Imagination Lab 
  Create your own landscape with the help of augmented reality in the interactive sandbox, make colorful designs on a gigantic version of Lite-Brite, or spin some gears and see how they interlock and work together. 

When you’re done with the exhibits, more playtime awaits! Traverse the glow-in-the-dark indoor rope course, have a shooting game of black-lit laser-tag, and experience the exciting motions in the 4D XD Motion Theater. 

A comedy show tops your adventures off – sit back, relax, and laugh away the evening at The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show - be sure to load up on unlimited hand-tossed cheese and pepperoni pizza, salad, beer, wine, soda and dessert!  

FYI: The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show counts as a separate attraction but is also included on the pass – win!

All excitement aside, WonderWorks is an attraction with a mission. They’re dedicated to igniting a passion for science and are actively working towards creating multiple STEM programs. An amusement park that’s passionate about STEM education? It may sound a little out there, but it’s another reason why WonderWorks stands out from the rest.

Visiting sunny Florida in Summer 2025? Then you might have heard of the brand-new Epic Universe theme park opening on I-Drive. If you’re lucky enough to get tickets – we’d be so jealous – it would make perfect sense to head to WonderWorks while you’re there!

Get involved in their Summer of Magic! From June 30th to July 6th, they'll be running three thrilling shows a day at 4PM, 6PM and 8PM. These Three-Show-Days will run on select Saturdays throughout July as well, so be sure to grab a pass and prepare for an experience you won't soon forget.

WonderWorks is a fantastic addition to any Orlando itinerary. It’s right next door to other great attractions on our pass, like Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE, and The Orlando Eye. Plus, with Go City, you’ll get 20% off in the WonderWorks gift shop AND the café so you can get a little treat (partly) on us!