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Back To School Freebies and Discounts especially for Orlando and Central Florida Teachers

Updated: Aug 19, 2023

As the calendar inches ever closer to the start of a new school year. Many Orlando attractions, restaurants and more are offering some pretty fab freebies, deals and discounts to show their appreciation for all they do!


Back To School Freebies and Discounts especially for Orlando and Central Florida Teachers

Schools across Central Florida are getting ready for the start of a new school year, and as the kids head back to school, local teachers have some awesome freebies, deals and discounts to say thank you.


Below is the current freebies, deals and discounts available to teachers:


Check back often as we add more offers as we get them!


Back To School Freebies and Discounts especially for Orlando and Central Florida Teachers

Paddlefish and Terralina at Disney Springs

Paddlefish and Terralina at Disney Springs are wanting to make the back to school transition for teachers a little bit easier by offering a discount on food and beverages.


All teachers need to do is show their school/teacher ID to receive discount of 35% off their meal at both Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian.


The Florida Mall Orlando

The Florida Mall

The Florida Mall is marking the start of the school year with a big discount for teachers through August 6.


The first 100 teachers to stop by Simon Guest Services and show their Orange County Public Schools ID during the tax free period will receive a $25 American Express Simon Gift Card to shop, as well as a fabulous swag bag, and an entry to win a $250 shopping spree! In addition, any shopper who spends $250 at either Zara, F21, Aeropostale, Jd Sports, Garage, PacSun, Lids, Charlotte Russe, The Children’s Place, Old Navy, Shoe Palace and Crocs can show their same day receipts and receive a $20 American Express Simon Gift Card! Redemptions can be made at Simon Guest services in Macy’s Court while supplies last.


SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is proud to offer a complimentary SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card to all active and certified K-12 Florida grade school teachers.


Research and education are key pillars to the foundation of what SeaWorld does every day. In recognition of the importance SeaWorld places on education and the critical role educators play in shaping the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the next generation of global citizens, SeaWorld will offer free admission for Florida certified K-12 classroom teachers to amplify their educational efforts both in and out of the classroom. The card provides Florida teachers with unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through September 7, 2023..


Back To School Freebies and Discounts especially for Orlando and Central Florida Teachers

Crayola Experience Orlando

Crayola Experience is giving certified teachers (grades pre-K through 12) a free annual pass that can be used at all of Crayola Experience’s five locations across the country.


The pass allows teachers to visit 365 days a year with no blackout dates. As an annual pass holder, teachers receive 20% off admission tickets for family and friends, 20% off food and beverage purchases, 20% off merchandise, special monthly offers, and more.


Teachers must show a valid teaching certificate and photo ID to qualify.


Back To School Freebies and Discounts especially for Orlando and Central Florida Teachers

Kennedy Space Center

Full-time Florida educators receive complimentary access to the Kennedy Space Center Educator Resource Center.


Plus, The Educator Study Pass offers K - 12 teachers throughout the United States of America, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands complimentary access to the visitor complex.


To receive the Educator Study Pass, active teachers are required to bring one of the following items to Will Call, located at the entrance of the visitor complex.

  • An active teaching certificate from the United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands

  • A badge with a photo that shows the title Teacher or Educator for Kindergarten - Grade 12

  • Letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal listing the name(s) of the teachers, stating they are an educator at the school.


LEGOLAND Florida

LEGOLAND Florida, SeaLife Aquarium and Madame Tussauds

LEGOLAND Florida offer Florida Resident Teachers (Grades PreK-12), a FREE TEACHERS PASS.


Get to know LEGOLAND Florida, Madame Tussauds Orlando, and SEA LIFE Orlando before you bring your class - a year of free admission so you can plan how to incorporate them into your next school field trip!


LEGOLAND Florida Resort is the perfect destination for children ages 2-12, offering an assortment of experiences that are both educational and entertaining with school rates as low as low as $19.99 + tax per student! ​


Admission to the LEGOLAND Florida Water Park is not included in the standard Teacher Pass but you can purchase the Teacher Pass + Water Park for $59.99 + tax, exclusively available for Florida Resident Teachers only.


To receive your Florida Teacher Pass (FREE standard pass or $59.99 + tax Teacher Park Combo Pass), bring your most recent paystub, current Florida photo ID and valid FDOE Professional or Temporary Certificate to the ticket window at the entrance of LEGOLAND Florida Resort.


Back To School Freebies and Discounts especially for Orlando and Central Florida Teachers

The Wheel at ICON Park

Teachers in the State of Florida can receive unlimited access to ride The Wheel at anytime for a full year!


To request your pass, please provide submit the form here. Once submitted, a member of the school groups team will be in contact within 3 business days to approve your request.


Museum of Illusions Orlando
Museum Of Illusion

Museum of Illusions Orlando at ICON Park is celebrating all that teachers do for our communities by offering them complimentary entry to the attraction.

Starting July 28, active Florida teachers and professors can redeem the complimentary ticket offer by presenting a valid school ID and email address. No need to register in advance. To make the deal even better, teachers can purchase companion tickets at a discounted price of $19.99 and receive a 10% discount in the gift shop. Teachers can redeem the offer by booking in-person or online. To book online, teachers can use code “TEACH23” to reserve a free ticket and code “BACK2SCHOOL” to reserve a discounted companion ticket. The code can only be used once per order and teachers will be asked to provide credentials upon arrival


Back To School Freebies and Discounts especially for Orlando and Central Florida Teachers

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