Local Attractions - Theme Parks

Click to visit the Magic Kingdom website

The Magic Kingdom, the park that started it all off! No introduction needed really, a must see for any Florida visitor! The quality of this park set the standards for the rest to follow.

Click to view the Epcot website


The Epcot center was Disney's second major theme park in Florida. This park is split into two half's, the first half contains futuristic rides based on a technology theme. The second half is called World showcase and consists of area's representing different countries around the World.

Click to visit MGM Studios website


MGM Studios is Disney's film related theme park. Everything is here from real live TV show recordings, behind the scenes tours and of-course famous film related shows and rides.

Click to visit the Animal Kingdom website

This is one of Disney's newest theme parks adding yet more fantastic entertainment to the sunshine state. This park if you hadn't already guessed is based on a zoo theme. Completed to the highest standard you come to expect from all the Florida parks now, not just the Disney ones.

Click to visit the Universal Studios website


Universal Studios is a fantastic park largely based around the film entertainment industry. There are many great rides like Back to the Future, The Terminator, Jaws to name built a few. Massive expansion of the Universal surrounding area started in 1998. This huge development has produced the theme park called Islands of Adventure and the night time entertainment center City Walk.

Click to visit Island Of Adventure website


Islands of Adventure is the second major park attraction added to the Orlando area by Universal. This park has a few more thrill rides like Storm Force in Marvel Super Hero Island and The Flying Unicorn in The Lost Continent. Now that Universal has more than one park, multiple day Escape Passes are available to use from park to park much like Disney's Hopper tickets.

Click to visit Sea World's website


SeaWorld is another of Florida's main attraction theme parks. Incredible shows involving humans and the great creatures of the sea. Thrilling drama's portrayed involving water skiing and power boats.

Click to visit Bush Gardens website

Ok, you want rollercoasters? Then this is the park for you! Busch Gardens is a little further to travel to but well worth the trip. Most of the other theme parks in the Orlando area contain family orientated rides with a couple of thrill seeking rides to satisfy everyone. Busch Gardens caters more for the thrilling rides and has some great rollercoasters and water rides centered around a pretty impressive safari park. Oh and I mustn't forget to mention the brewery! Yes the famous Budweiser and other brands are made here, you can see the process via a tour and then taste the goods for free! (as long as your over 21).

Click to visit Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, Florida’s first theme park, blends it’s storied past with sensational new thrills. Discover 38 exciting rides, including four roller coasters and the world’s tallest spinning rapids ride. Enjoy all-star concerts, spectacular daily shows and a craftsmen’s village. Revisit the historic gardens, beautiful belles and the world-famous water ski shows.

 


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