A Guide to Orlando Theme Parks
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
Now open - getting rave reviews. A completely new 'island' making 6 in all.
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Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit - Universal Studios
Orlando's tallest roller coaster. On this multi-sensory coaster YOU pick the music, while
on-board cameras capture every moment of your pulse-pounding experience.
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Sum of All Thrills - Epcot, Walt Disney World
The Sum of all Thrills lets guests create their own ride experience by choosing a ride theme
- a roller coaster, bobsled or jet plane.
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Sesame Street Safari of Fun - Busch Gardens, Tampa
The Muppets are preparing to move in at Busch Gardens. The Tampa theme park plans to open its
Sesame Street Safari of Fun area with a small roller coaster, water elements, playground and
photo ops in March.
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Walt Disney World Resort comprises The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Animal
Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon (water park), Blizzard Beach (water park) and Downtown Disney.
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The Magic Kingdom covers some 100 acres and was opened in 1971 and
is split into 7 'lands' - Frontierland, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown Fair, Tomorrowland,
Liberty Square, Main Street USA .
Monsters Inc., Space Mountain, The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger
Spin, Mickey's PhilharMagic
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Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure - From I-4 Eastbound
(Disney/Lake Buena Vista/Kissimmee):
1) Take I-4 East to exit 75A
2) Follow the signs to Universal Orlando's main parking garage |
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Sea World - The main entrance for Sea World Orlando is on Central
Florida Parkway between International Drive and Sea Harbor Drive.
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Wet 'n' Wild - Water fun park - 6200 International Drive,
Orlando. A great day out for all the family.
Gatorland - internationally known as the Alligator
Capital of the World, Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and nature conservatory. 14501
S Orange Blossom Trl., Orlando
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Cypress Gardens - situated less than 60 minutes from
Orlando. From Orlando: 1-4 WEST to exit 55 (U.S. Hwy 27 SOUTH). Continue South on U.S. Hwy.
27. Turn right off U.S. Highway 27 at State Road 540/Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Park is 4 miles on
the left.
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| Magical Midway Thrill Park - 7001 International Drive. 2
elevated Go Kart tracks, Alpine Jump & Avalanche, Space Blast Tower, Starflyer, arcade games,
ride a harley Davidson. Admission and parking are free. |
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Aquatica - SeaWorld's water park. Orlando's newest waterpark with high speed thrills
on exhilarating rides and white sand beaches inspired by the the rugged beauty of the South Sea Islands.
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Kennedy Space Centre - worlds apart from Orlando’s theme parks – but just a
short drive away. Plan on a full day to explore NASA Kennedy Space Center launch headquarters,
located on a huge island wildlife refuge eight times the size of Manhattan.
Located on the SR405. Annoyingly, none of the websites gives an actual address, not even a
town name. But you will pick up signs for it along the main road.
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Busch Gardens, Tampa - not an Orlando theme park, but well worth the trip if you have
time. Takes about 2 hours by car. You will pick up signs as you get to the outskirts of Tampa.
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