Funtastic Depot - Indoor Amusement Park

Funtastic Depot sits on Hoffner Ave on Orlando's east side, away from the tourist corridor, which is both the thing that makes it easier to get to and the reason many visitors miss it. It's an indoor amusement park in the truest sense — real rides (scaled for young children), climbing structures, play zones, and dedicated toddler areas — all under one climate-controlled roof.

What distinguishes Funtastic Depot from a generic play gym is the actual rides. There are small roller coasters, spinning rides, carousels, and other amusement-style attractions that give kids the genuine thrill of a theme park without the overwhelming scale. For kids between 2 and 8 who aren't yet ready for Universal or Disney, this kind of facility is often more appropriate and more fun.

The toddler zone is a real standout — a separate padded area where kids 2 and under can explore without being knocked over by bigger children. Parents with multiple kids of different ages appreciate that the facility caters to both simultaneously. Older kids (up to about 10) can enjoy the rides and climbing elements while younger siblings have their own space.

Funtastic Depot is closed Mondays, so plan accordingly. Weekday afternoons Tuesday through Thursday are the quietest times. Weekend visits — especially Saturdays — can get busy by early afternoon. The east Orlando location means shorter drive times from the Lake Nona area, Airport corridor, or east-side suburbs than from the main tourist strip.