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Florida Parents: These Attractions Are FREE for Preschoolers in 2026

Preschoolers explore the wonders of the seas at SeaWorld Orlando.
Preschoolers explore the wonders of the seas at SeaWorld Orlando.
1/13/26 - By Charlotte B

Three Central Florida attractions are offering FREE preschool passes for Florida residents during the calendar year. Florida preschool kids can meet Elmo and his friends, enjoy animal interactions, and explore space at these fun Orlando attractions with free preschool cards. Florida residents have a limited time to take advantage of these great offers, so register now! Read on for all the details.

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SeaWorld Orlando Preschool Card

SeaWorld Orlando offers the FREE preschool card for kids ages 5 and under for Florida residents only. This preschool card provides children with free admission to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando throughout the calendar year of 2026 with no blackout dates. Preschoolers have a great time visiting sea animals and exploring Sesame Street Land, filled with preschool-friendly rides and interactive play elements.

Child must be registered online by February 3, 2026, and pass must be activated in person (at either park) by March 1, 2026. Child must be 5 years or younger at the time of activation. A copy of a certified birth certificate or passport is required to verify age prior to entry, and parent or guardian should have proof of Florida residency.

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Central Florida and Orlando Attractions Offering Free Preschool Passes: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Meet animals from around the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Preschool Card

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers the free preschool card for children 5 and under, available only to Florida residents. Similar to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens has Sesame Street-themed rides and play areas perfect for preschoolers, including the new Wild Oasis adventure realm. The theme park also features exotic animals that kids love!

Preschool cards provide a child with free entry to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well as Adventure Island water park through December 31, 2026 with no blackout dates. Register online and visit either park by February 28, 2026 to activate. 

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Little ones are sure to love the multi-level indoor play area, Planet Play, at the Kennedy Space Center.

Kennedy Space Center Junior Space Explorer Pass

Kennedy Space Center is once again offering a FREE Junior Space Explorer pass for kids 5 and under (Florida residents only). With this pass, kids can enjoy complimentary admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in 2026. Little ones love the multi-level indoor play area, Planet Play, plus the new Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure featuring Jim Henson's Fraggles.

Register your child online by February 27, 2026. Once registered, you can visit anytime during the year to redeem (the child must be under the age of 6 at the time of redemption). Note that you must bring the child’s birth certificate or other age-identifying document, along with Florida resident verification, to will-call or the information building at the Space Center. Blackout dates do apply for launches and special events. 

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Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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