It is a good chill out day for the kids, in between more hectic days at the parks, etc. There is a lake and lots of interesting shops. Plenty of open space for them to run around and let off steam. Last time we were there we were having a drive around and stumbled across the entrance to Palm Island Park. This is a nature walk and now on our must do list for next time as it looks lovely. From Champions Gate it is now really easy to get to Mount Dora, just take toll road 429, which is one exit North from the Champions Gate exit (I think from memory - this is a new extension to 429, so may not appear on maps or Sat Navs). Stay on 429 all the way up to 441, and turn left onto 441. About 40 minutes drive time.