Theme Parks in OrlandoIt’s no secret that there are several theme parks in Orlando. After all, they are the main attractions that draw in millions of visitors each year. What started with one man and a dream has evolved over the years into the vacation destination that over 40,000,000 people travel to each year. All of the theme parks in Orlando were designed to be enjoyed by everyone. Age and physical abilities have no limits here.
Walt Disney World theme parks
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Walt Disney World – Magic Kingdom The theme park in Orlando that started it all! The Magic Kingdom is the first of four Walt Disney World theme parks… … but not the first theme park Walt Disney built. Some of you may know of Disneyland….it often is confused with Disney World. Disneyland is in California and was Walt’s first theme park. However, soon after he opened it he realized he didn’t have enough land in California to build his dream and began looking for more land. He found the amount of land he was looking for in Orlando. The Magic Kingdom is still the most visited of all the theme parks in Orlando. Learn more about the Magic Kingdom here. Epcot is the second of the Walt Disney World parks. Originally, Walt’s dream was to make this an “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” – basically a self contained community of the future. Although what you see today is not exactly what Walt imagined it would be there is a ‘futurist’ spin to this park. In addition to the ‘rides of the future’ this park features restaurants and shops that represent the culture of 11 different countries.
Learn more about Epcot here. The third Disney theme park, Hollywood Studios, is designed for the film buff. This is probably the least favorite of the Walt Disney World parks for us (although we’re not sure why since T.V. and movies are a regular part of our lives). We did enjoy the park and the attractions it offers. The live stunt shows just how Hollywood does it for the movies and television were both interesting and entertaining. Learn more about Hollywood Studios here. The last but not least of the Disney world theme parks in Orlando is the Animal Kingdom. This park is absolutely huge! There are several rides (all animal themed, of course) to enjoy as well as a petting farm, a train and an African safari.
If you are staying at the Animal Kingdom resort you may even be able to see the animals from your hotel room. Learn more about the Animal Kingdom here. Sea World theme parks
We’ve added several specific links to both Sea World and Discover Cove on our site to help you plan your time.
Sea World Sea World is another of the theme parks in Orlando that is very popular. It’s a great place to take the kids, especially if they are animal lovers. The main attraction, Shamu the killer whale, truly is awe inspiring. I’ve seen the Shamu show as a child and adult and am still amazed that there are people out there who not only train these animals but get in the water and swim with them! Sea World has both animal exhibits and rides for kids of all ages.
Sea World – Discovery Cove This is a relatively new park for Sea World. The whole basis of this park is for each guest to personally interact with the animals. There aren’t any ‘rides’…unless you count swimming with a dolphin! We haven’t been to this park yet, unfortunately we haven’t taken our own advice and booked early. This park has a limit of 1,000 guest per day, much lower than any of the other theme parks in Orlando. The reason for the low guest limit is to provide both protection for the animals and a truly unique experience for the guest. Learn more about Sea World and Discovery Cove here.
Universal Studios Theme Parks
Universal Studios This park has been voted the number one movie and television theme park in the world! As you’ve probably guessed all the attractions at this park revolve around popular movies, television shows and characters. And, not only do you get to ‘see’ the action, you can become part of it. The newest attraction, Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit is scheduled to open in 2009. No word yet on when the grand opening will be …we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for an exact date.
Universal Studios – Islands of Adventure Islands of Adventure is a theme park based on your favorite characters coming alive. This park has children’s rides, roller coasters and 3D attractions. Learn more about the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure here. Loading Return from Theme Parks in Orlando to Orlando Vacation Resource Guide Home
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