Walt Disney may have begun the theme park revolution at Disneyland in southern California, but the Florida resort that bears his name has helped the Orlando area become the world's theme park headquarters. With ten major parks and a slew of hotels, water parks, restaurants, and other diversions, the Central Florida region has changed the very notion of what it means to take a vacation. Get the info, reviews, tips, and more to help plan your next theme park getaway.
Walt Disney World
Disney. Used with permission.
Learn about Walt Disney World's four theme parks, two water parks, many hotels, and other info.
Universal Orlando
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No longer a one-day respite away from Disney, Universal Orlando is a destination resort in its own right. Learn about its two theme parks, three hotels, and more.
Find Florida Theme Parks
Discovery Cove, 2008.
A comprehensive list, with links, of the many Florida theme parks and amusement parks throughout the state.
Florida Theme Park Deals
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Learn about the latest travel packages, discounts, and deals to plan your Florida theme park visit or vacation. Updated regularly.
Florida Ride Guide 2012
Universal Orlando, 2011. Used with permission.
A ride film based on "Despicable Me" will delight visitors to Universal Studios Florida, Legoland Florida (which opened in late 2011), will be getting a water park, Disney World will begin opening new attractions at its Fantasyland expansion, SeaWorld has new attractions coming to both its marine life park and its swim-with-dolphins park, Discovery Cove.
Find Florida Water Parks
©Arthur Levine, 2005. Licensed to About.com
A comprehensive list, with links, of the many Florida water parks throughout the state.
Find Florida Hotels
Jeremy Levine, 2004. Licensed to About.com.
Theme parks are the focus when you plan a theme park vacation, but you'll need a place to stay as well. Florida has no shortage of hotel options. Let's explore some choices.
Florida Scaredy-Parks Guide
Universal 2009. Used with permission.
Things used to quiet down at Florida theme parks after Labor Day. Then the parks started offering Halloween events and business -- as well as screams -- picked up. See what Universal Orlando, Disney World, Busch Gardens, and SeaWorld Orlando have planned for this scary season.
Florida Theme Park Holiday Events
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Go over the (jungle) river and through the (zoo's) woods at Florida's parks with an overview of Christmas and holiday events including Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot's Candlelight Processional, Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida, and Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure.
