Walt Disney World is home to five distinct theme parks and two water parks. Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom offers the typical Disney magic guests are used to. Ride Pirates of the Caribbean, Splash Mountain and Space Mountain for thrills. Your little ones can ride the Winnie the Pooh ride or Peter Pan ride. At the Animal Kingdom, guests can take a safari ride through a replica of the African Savanna. See lions, giraffes, hippos and elephants. In the India section of the park, guests can ride white-water rapids or ride the Everest attraction. At Disney's Epcot theme park, guests can travel around the world by visiting the World Showcase. Each section of the showcase is dedicated to a different country. You can have lunch in Italy, shop in Paris, catch a show in Morocco and have sushi in Japan for dinner. At Disney's Hollywood Studios, guests can take a plunge down 13 stories on the Tower of Terror attraction or ride the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Live stage performances are also presented at the park. Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon are the two Walt Disney water parks. They feature wave pools, speed slides, family slides and lazy rivers.
Walt Disney Magic Kingdom
4720 Caribbean Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 824-4500
disney.go.com
At the Universal Orlando Resort, there are two theme parks to visit. Universal Studios Florida is home to the JAWS ride. Guests will go on a quiet boat ride, when suddenly, the famous great white shark attacks. Disaster!, E.T. Adventure, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Revenge of the Mummy are other attractions. At Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, guests will find thrilling coasters and the new (in 2010) Wizarding World of Harry Potter. During the summer months, guests can cool off at the Wet 'n' Wild Water Park. The park features water slides, lazy rivers, wave pools and a wakeboarding attraction. CityWalk is also located at the Universal Orlando Resort. At CityWalk, guests can shop, dine and dance the night away.
Universal Studios Orlando
6000 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 363-8000
universalorlando.com
SeaWorld Orlando offers shows and attractions starring marine creatures. Killer whales, sea lions and dolphins take center stage at this theme park. When the sun goes down, don't miss Reflections, the fireworks spectacular. If you like drops, ride Journey to Atlantis or the Skytower. The Kraken and Manta are thrilling coaster rides. In the Happy Harbor section of the theme park, guests will find kiddie rides. The Shamu Express, Sea Carousel, Jazzy Jellies, Swishy Fishies and Priate's Nets are rides for little ones.
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea Harbor Dr.
Orlando, FL 32821-8009
(407) 363-2617
seaworld.com
