Is the Orlando Go City Explorer Pass Worth It? An Honest Verdict and How to Get the Most Out of It
Is it worth it?
- Worth itYes for a rest day between Disney and Universal: Gatorland in the morning, a Boggy Creek airboat after lunch and the Orlando Eye at sunset.
- Skip itNo if SeaWorld, LEGOLAND Florida or Kennedy Space Center is the plan. None of them is on the Explorer.
- Skip itNo for Disney or Universal days.
- From $89
- Gatorland, airboats, I-Drive
- 30 days to use it
What is The Orlando Go City Explorer Pass?
The Orlando Go City Explorer Pass gives you a fixed number of smaller Orlando attractions, like Gatorland, Peppa Pig Theme Park or WonderWorks, to use any time in 30 days. Slot them into the gaps between park tickets.
In Orlando the Explorer is a way to add two or three smaller attractions between Disney and Universal days.
The seller advertises savings of up to 50% compared with buying each ticket separately. Realistic for a few non-park attractions.
- Choices
- 3 picks from 19
- Price
- From $89
- Window
- 30 days
- SeaWorld / LEGOLAND / KSC
- Not on the Explorer
How to get the most value out of The Orlando Go City Explorer Pass
Pick the pricier smaller attractions, like an airboat ride or Gatorland.
| Don't | Do this instead |
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| Plan a Kennedy Space Center day around the Explorer | KSC is on the All-Inclusive and Essentials, not the Explorer. |
| Spread I-Drive picks across different days | The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE share ICON Park. Do them together on a short day. |
| Pick attractions far apart on one day | Orlando is spread out. Group picks by area. |
| Plan Gatorland in the afternoon heat | Go at opening, when the animals are more active. |
| Head to Gatorland without checking how busy it is | Check Gatorland's live crowd level on beatthecrowd.co first. If it's busy, do another Orlando sight on your pass and come back later. |
Before you set off for Gatorland, check how busy it is right now on beatthecrowd.co. An hour in a queue is an hour of your pass gone.
Check live crowds in Orlando →Who The Orlando Go City Explorer Pass is for
Good fit
- Families with one or two rest days between Disney and Universal
- Toddlers: Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is on the list
- Gatorland and an airboat ride are the Florida wildlife you want
Skip it if
- SeaWorld, LEGOLAND or Kennedy Space Center is a must
- Every day is a Disney or Universal day
- You'll only use one attraction
- From $89
- Gatorland, airboats, I-Drive
- 30 days to use it
What the pass covers
Your choices come from Go City's Orlando list of smaller attractions. The big three (SeaWorld, LEGOLAND Florida, KSC) aren't on it.
- SeaWorld, LEGOLAND Florida and Kennedy Space Center aren't on the Explorer. For those, look at the All-Inclusive or Essentials.
- ICON Park on International Drive has three choices in one place: the Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE.
The big sights
- GatorlandIncluded
- Peppa Pig Theme Park FloridaIncluded
- The Orlando EyeIncluded
- SEA LIFE Orlando AquariumIncluded
- WonderWorks OrlandoIncluded
- Museum of Illusions OrlandoIncluded
- SeaWorld OrlandoNot includedAll-Inclusive and Essentials only.
- Kennedy Space CenterNot includedAll-Inclusive and Essentials only.
- Magic KingdomNot included
- Kennedy Space CenterNot included$77 adult on its own. On the All-Inclusive, not the Explorer.
- SeaWorld OrlandoNot includedFrom $59.99 online on its own. On the All-Inclusive, not the Explorer.
- Madame Tussauds OrlandoIncluded
- Universal Studios FloridaNot included
Also on the pass
- Boggy Creek airboat rides
- Wild Florida airboats
- Fun Spot America 4-ride sampler
- Island H2O Water Park
- Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
- From $89
- Gatorland, airboats, I-Drive
- 30 days to use it
Pass vs individual tickets
Price your picks one at a time, for example Gatorland (Go City lists it at up to $34) plus a half-hour Boggy Creek airboat tour ($34-41 on its own site). Two picks like that come to $68-75, so the $89 pass needs all three picks used on paid sights.
- From $89
- Gatorland, airboats, I-Drive
- 30 days to use it
Fine print
- Window
- 30 days from your first scan.
- Not listed
- SeaWorld, LEGOLAND Florida and Kennedy Space Center.
- Refunds
- Full refund within 90 days of purchase if not activated.
Is it safe? Where people lose money
- Reassuring: The Orlando Explorer Pass is Go City's, sold through GetYourGuide.
- Reassuring: Refunds: Full refund within 90 days of purchase if not activated.
- Watch out: No Disney or Universal.
Where people lose money
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Expect Disney or Universal | They're not on any Orlando pass. |
| Buy more picks than spare days | Count your free days first. |
| Queue at Gatorland at peak time | Check beatthecrowd.co for Gatorland's quiet hours before you go. |
Queuing is the easiest way to lose value in Orlando. Check which sights are quiet right now on beatthecrowd.co, starting with Gatorland.
Check live crowds in Orlando →- From $89
- Gatorland, airboats, I-Drive
- 30 days to use it
Alternatives
Planning your order and avoiding queues is the simplest way to get full value: see how busy Orlando’s attractions are right now →
- From $89
- Gatorland, airboats, I-Drive
- 30 days to use it
FAQs
Is the Orlando Explorer Pass worth it?
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For a rest day of Gatorland, an airboat and I-Drive attractions, it can be. Add up your exact picks against $89.
Does the Orlando Explorer Pass include SeaWorld?
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No. SeaWorld is on the All-Inclusive and Essentials passes only.
Does the Orlando Explorer Pass include Kennedy Space Center?
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No. Kennedy Space Center is on the All-Inclusive and Essentials only.
Is Peppa Pig Theme Park on the Explorer?
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Yes, Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is one of the choices.
How long is the Orlando Explorer Pass valid?
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30 days from your first attraction.
How much is the Orlando Explorer Pass?
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From $89.
Does it include Disney World?
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No.
How long is it valid?
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30 days from your first visit.