Orlando in Florida is the ideal place for a family vacation and children will love the attractions and the climate. Outdoor activities are suitable all year round. Tourism focuses on Disney related attractions, movie and television themes, amusement parks and the animal world. Most of the destinations are long established and have an international reputation, attracting many visitors from Europe and across America.
The Disney franchise is celebrated here in a series of attractions, the most famous being the Magic Kingdom Park. Disney characters are on display and there is live entertainment. Disney's Animal Kingdom Park contains over 1,700 animals and there are musical shows and parades. It's the world's largest park with an animal theme. Epcot consists of Future World and the World Showcase. Future World displays cutting edge technology in an entertaining way and the World Showcase is made up of pavilions, themed from the culture and food of 11 countries. Disney's Hollywood Studios recreate movie sets from the 1930s and 1940s and features attractions inspired by modern movies and TV shows. Two waterparks are also here; Blizzard Beach has one of the world's tallest and fastest waterslides and the Typhoon Lagoon includes a children's area and Shark Reef, where visitors can snorkel with actual sharks.
Walt Disney World
Nr. Orlando, FL
407-939-6244
disneyworld.disney.go.com
Universal Orlando is many different parks in one; Universal Studios Florida takes visitors into the world of Hollywood movies and TV shows with rides, shows and movie sets in a working studio. Universal's Islands of Adventure has rides and shows on the theme of children's stories, blockbuster films, superheroes and cartoon characters. There are encounters with the dinosaurs from the hit movie, Jurassic Park and the stories of Dr. Seuss. Toon Lagoon has water rides. The recently opened attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, showcases the characters and locations from the books and films. Hogwarts School and the village of Hogsmeade are recreated in detail and there are rides, including rollercoasters. The Wet 'n Wild waterpark has fast tube rides and a lazy river and the Kids' Park contains scaled down versions of the adult rides.
Universal Orlando
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819-7628
407-363-8000
universalorlando.com
Sea World is a combination of animals and rides, appealing to all ages. Animal shows display the interaction between the trainers and sea lions and orca whales. The exhibits include a diverse array of aquatic animals, including sharks, dolphins, manatee, turtles, penguins, octopus and stingrays. Rides at the park include a rollercoaster, a capsule ride on the skytower and a water coaster. Sea World organizes residential, day, and overnight adventure camps for children.
Sea World Orlando
7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
1-888-800-5447
seaworld.com/orlando
