Orlando
Travel article for Orlando
Age:
31-35
Travel time:
in March 12
Top 5 Orlando Attractions: A Theme Park for Everyone
Exploring Orlando attractions is all about theme parks. But with so many to choose from, how do you narrow it down to a digestible number that fits into your Orlando vacation? We’ve listed 5 top
choices below. Each offers a different experience to suits all tastes and ages.
The Magic Kingdom
This is the grand dame of Walt Disney’s themes parks, and serves as one of the original Orlando attractions in theme park land. Magic Kingdom consists of several sections that make up this happy pretend world, including Main Street USA with shops and restaurants and Cinderella’s castle. Adventureland is full of exotic jungles and ride like Pirates of the Caribbean, whereas Fantasyland is a place with otherworldly realities like the Flying Teacups that spin or riding on flying Dumbo. But we really love taking a step in the future with Tomorrowland, with its rockets and its rollercoaster, Space Mountain. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom
Epcot Center
Another Disney theme park is all about technology and culture, and what we have done in these realms over time. Out of all the Orlando attractions, this is definitely the most educational one to visit. In the park you will see pavilions representing 11 countries from Canada to Italy to Morocco. Each one gives you a taste of the local country culture. Additionally future world give you an overview of technology from energy to space and astronomy. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot
Sea World
This aquatic theme park revolves around Sea life, though they also throw in some rides for good measure. But the main reason this is one of the Orlando top attractions is because you see shows here with dolphins, killer whales, sea lions and other ocean life. Performances usually cover a few animals tricks but also including learning about the creatures, how they life and what makes each one so special. Note: If you sit in the front row at a show you will likely get wet from the splash of a whale or dolphin, so beware! http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando
Universal Studios
Calling all movie and TV-lovers: here is a park where you can see specially designed sets, like a replica of New York City and San Francisco. You can also take a walk through a fake “Hollywood”. Shows include the popular Horror Make-up Show where you see how they create the frightening creatures in horror films or catch some tunes at a Blues Brothers performance. Rides are equally varied, from zipping into a reality where you star in your on film to taking the Simpson’s ride where you crash in Krustyville or zoom through the land of the film “The Mummy” on a rollercoaster. http://www.universalorlando.com/Theme-Parks/Universal-Studios-Florida.aspx
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
One of the newest arrivals among Orlando attractions has been a hit since day one. Not only do you step into Hogwarts castle, but you can also ride on a rollercoaster that actually is a massive hippogriff or hop on the Hogwarts Express train. All the famous shops Harry frequents are there, like Zonko’s joke shop and Honeyduke’s Sweetshop. Visiting this place really does feel like you have entered the Harry Potter world yourself. www.wizardingworldharrypotter.com
The Magic Kingdom
This is the grand dame of Walt Disney’s themes parks, and serves as one of the original Orlando attractions in theme park land. Magic Kingdom consists of several sections that make up this happy pretend world, including Main Street USA with shops and restaurants and Cinderella’s castle. Adventureland is full of exotic jungles and ride like Pirates of the Caribbean, whereas Fantasyland is a place with otherworldly realities like the Flying Teacups that spin or riding on flying Dumbo. But we really love taking a step in the future with Tomorrowland, with its rockets and its rollercoaster, Space Mountain. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom
Epcot Center
Another Disney theme park is all about technology and culture, and what we have done in these realms over time. Out of all the Orlando attractions, this is definitely the most educational one to visit. In the park you will see pavilions representing 11 countries from Canada to Italy to Morocco. Each one gives you a taste of the local country culture. Additionally future world give you an overview of technology from energy to space and astronomy. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot
Sea World
This aquatic theme park revolves around Sea life, though they also throw in some rides for good measure. But the main reason this is one of the Orlando top attractions is because you see shows here with dolphins, killer whales, sea lions and other ocean life. Performances usually cover a few animals tricks but also including learning about the creatures, how they life and what makes each one so special. Note: If you sit in the front row at a show you will likely get wet from the splash of a whale or dolphin, so beware! http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando
Universal Studios
Calling all movie and TV-lovers: here is a park where you can see specially designed sets, like a replica of New York City and San Francisco. You can also take a walk through a fake “Hollywood”. Shows include the popular Horror Make-up Show where you see how they create the frightening creatures in horror films or catch some tunes at a Blues Brothers performance. Rides are equally varied, from zipping into a reality where you star in your on film to taking the Simpson’s ride where you crash in Krustyville or zoom through the land of the film “The Mummy” on a rollercoaster. http://www.universalorlando.com/Theme-Parks/Universal-Studios-Florida.aspx
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
One of the newest arrivals among Orlando attractions has been a hit since day one. Not only do you step into Hogwarts castle, but you can also ride on a rollercoaster that actually is a massive hippogriff or hop on the Hogwarts Express train. All the famous shops Harry frequents are there, like Zonko’s joke shop and Honeyduke’s Sweetshop. Visiting this place really does feel like you have entered the Harry Potter world yourself. www.wizardingworldharrypotter.com
