Free afternoon between matches
Most teams play once or twice a day. Two- to four-hour gaps are normal.
- Family pickKennedy Space Center
- EatICON Park restaurants
AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships 2027: things to do for parents and families
25 June to 5 July 2027 · ExpectedOrlando, United StatesOne of the largest volleyball events in the world
Teams at AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships play once or twice a day. Parents and siblings have hours between matches in Orlando: this guide covers half-day trips, things for kids, rainy-day backups and a night out for the parents.
Know before you go
- Age groups play in waves over about ten days: check your division's dates.
Airport to Orange County Convention Center
Orlando International (MCO) is 20 to 30 minutes from the parks; Brightline trains run to Miami.
On International Drive; I-Ride trolleys and hotel shuttles.
Public transport directions to Orange County Convention Center
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Kissimmee | Cheaper hotels and vacation homes. |
| Mid-range | International Drive | Restaurants and shuttles to the parks. |
| Splurge | Disney and Universal resort hotels | Early park entry. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn Orlando near Universal
- Mid-range: Universal's Endless Summer Resort
- Splurge: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual tournament week schedule for 25 June to 5 July 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Rest day or knocked out early
The day to take the whole family out of town.
- Full dayMagic Kingdom ticket
Siblings who are not playing
For younger brothers and sisters who are bored of the sidelines.
- Family pickAirboat ride with alligators
- FreeLake Eola Park.
Rainy day
Indoor backups for the whole family.
- Rain or heat backupCrayola Experience.
- Rain or heat backupOrlando Science Center.
Parents night out
When the coaches have the team for the evening.
- EveningDinner show
- EatDisney Springs
Family-friendly picks
- Theme parks.
- SEA LIFE and ICON Park.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Disney Springs and CityWalk.
7 tours worth booking for AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Space Center | Full day | Families, Bad weather |
| Airboat ride with alligators | Half day | Families |
| Springs kayak tour | Half day | Families |
| Gatorland | Half day | Families |
| Magic Kingdom ticket | Full day | Families |
| Universal Epic Universe | Full day | Families |
| Dinner show | Evening | Families, Night owls |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Orlando Science Center.
- Crayola Experience.
Getting around on event days
- You need a car or rideshare outside Disney's own buses. ESPN Wide World of Sports is inside Disney property.
Day trips from Orlando
- Kennedy Space Center: 1 hour
- Daytona Beach: 1 hour
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships 2027?
The next edition is 25 June to 5 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Orange County Convention Center?
Orlando International (MCO) is 20 to 30 minutes from the parks; Brightline trains run to Miami. On International Drive; I-Ride trolleys and hotel shuttles.
Where should I stay for AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships?
For most visitors the best base is International Drive: Restaurants and shuttles to the parks.
What can we do between sessions at AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships?
Good short outings in Orlando include Airboat ride with alligators, Springs kayak tour, Gatorland. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships?
Family-friendly picks: Magic Kingdom ticket, Universal Epic Universe, Kennedy Space Center. Theme parks.
How far is Orange County Convention Center from Orlando centre?
About 15 km in a straight line. On International Drive; I-Ride trolleys and hotel shuttles.
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