Florida is an unbelievable state to discover; there are such a lot of issues to do throughout the Sunshine State, particularly in the case of its larger-than-life theme parks. With resorts like Disney, Common and Busch Gardens, it’s the sort of state that’ll have you ever laughing, gorging and steeped in enjoyable throughout your complete journey. Actually, you’ll be spoilt for alternative with all the very best theme parks in Florida to go to
Now, one factor we’ve discovered from our journeys to Florida is that there’s by no means fairly sufficient time to see and do every thing you need. This is the reason it’s completely vital to prioritise which theme parks you need to go to, alongside the opposite plans you may have to your journey. In any case, most of us will need to pack in plenty of superb Floridian experiences while within the state.
This implies (in case you love a superb theme park as a lot as us) it’s a good suggestion to pre-book your entry tickets earlier than arriving in Florida. This then lets you plan the remainder of your vacation round these blocked-out theme park days; particularly if you wish to go to among the finest seashores in Florida, the unbelievable nationwide parks or the Florida Keys, too!
No matter manner you resolve to plan your journey to Florida, simply ensure it’s full of plenty of enjoyable!
With that in thoughts and with our numerous journeys to Florida (and its epic theme parks), I needed to share our lowdown on the very best theme parks in Florida to go to once you arrive.
Simply remember to plan, plan, plan! It’s one of many largest classes we’ve discovered from visiting Florida’s theme parks!
1.) Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Let’s begin with some of the iconic theme parks in Florida… heck, presumably the world! Disney’s, Magic Kingdom.
First up, don’t be fooled into pondering that is only for children… we massive children can actually benefit from the Magic Kingdom, too! Actually, I feel I even appreciated it much more!
Opened again in 1971, it’s the sort of theme park that’s continuously altering, rising and (yeah, it sounds tacky) however is completely magical. It’s acquired rides, exhibits and occasions for all ages, making it the proper place to go to with a household or your pals.
In fact, you’ve gotta try the long-lasting Cinderalla Citadel; however don’t overlook about Area Mountain, the Haunted Mansion and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Trine.
Now, one factor to look out for is pricing! Belief me, you possibly can skink a shed load of money on these in case you’re not too cautious. To avoid wasting cash (particularly in case you’re visiting different Disney parks) then purchase an allotted interval of days for entry. As an illustration, you should buy one or two weeks “Magic Tickets“. This lets you hop between all of the Disney theme parks, usually at a reduced worth. Oh yeah, they usually embrace entry into Disney’s water parks, too!
To see probably the most of Magic Kingdom, ensure to see which rides are hottest once you arrive. Usually, among the longer queuing rides are value visiting as quickly because the park opens or when the parade is on. That is when plenty of different guests both haven’t arrived or are watching the parade; which all means fewer queue instances for you!
In case you’re not eager on that stage of planning, go for Disney’s Genie+, this lets you enter the Lightning Lane entrance and plan your journey round explicit timed entries. Although, this will bump up tickets prices in case you’re travelling with a bigger household.
Oh, and don’t overlook, in case you’re staying at a Disney Resort resort, you should have 30-minutes early entry to any of the 4 main parks, too.
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2.) Common’s Islands of Journey
For my part, Common’s Islands of Journey is among the finest theme parks in Florida to go to for thrills! Once more, excellent for the entire household (most theme parks in Florida are), it’s a very expansive park that’ll preserve you busy for days!
One of many issues I really like about Islands of Journey is the totally different rides they’ve referring to films and TV! Truthfully, that is the place the place the Wizarding World of Harry Potter first turned a actuality, so count on to see lots of people right here waving their wands and butterbeer across the park. Oh, and you may experience a brush and head to Hogwarts on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey or you possibly can take some butterbeer whereas strolling by means of Hogsmeade village. You may also experience the Hogwarts Categorical in case you’d like, too!
One of many newer rides, the Jurassic World VelociCoaster is unbelievable and effectively up there as one in all Orlando’s finest coasters! Saying that, if rollercoasters are your factor, then head on the Unimaginable Hulk Coaster, which can shoot you proper up the observe and over the park! Simply be ready to scream.
Once more, similar to Disney, it can save you cash by shopping for multi-park passes (to incorporate Common Studios) and rising the variety of days. Oh, and naturally, you possibly can choose to pay a bit additional for Common Categorical packages that’ll restrict queue instances on a lot of the common rides within the park.
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3.) Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay
Round a 90-minute drive from Disney World or 30-minutes from Tampa Airport, Busch Gardens is among the finest theme parks in Florida to go to when heading additional east from Orlando.
Not solely will you get to discover the unbelievable gardens with over 300 particular that decision this space dwelling, you’ll additionally get to experience among the rollercoasters which are completely epic. Sheikra is a vertical drop coaster that may take your breath away! Oh and don’t overlook about Kumba – the pace on that is insane.
Simply ensure to take a look at their web site and e book tickets earlier than you get to the gates. This manner, you’ll preserve prices decrease!
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4.) Kennedy Area Middle, Cape Canaveral
Okay, okay! Yeah, the Kennedy Area Middle isn’t a Theme Park, I do know! However actually, you possibly can’t point out it when pondering of the superb sights to go to in Florida. You see, it’s the spot the place NASA launches so lots of its rockets that head as much as house.
Round 60-minutes from Orlando, it’s very easy to go to for a day journey and the proper place to see Atlantis (With a shuttle launch expertise), discover among the extraterrestrial worlds in house and be taught a lot extra about house!
Higher nonetheless, you may have the ability to plan your go to to coincide with a launch! It’s unbelievable to see.
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5.) Common Studios
My second favorite and top-of-the-line theme parks in Florida to go to is Common Studios! Similar to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, it’s iconic!
With its Hollywood-inspired sights, Common Studios is one other must-see once you’re in Florida; particularly in case you’re already try Common’s Islands of Journey that’s proper subsequent door.
As soon as right here, head over to the Simpsons’ experience to glide throughout Springfield, hop on board the bike and soar to the skies with ET or scream all day on the Hollywood Rip Experience Rockit rollercoaster that’s completely enjoyable.
You may simply spend an entire day in Common Studios, so plan you’re journey effectively upfront! Oh, and keep for the fireworks, too.
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6.) Epcot
One of many bigger parks of Disney, Epcot is among the finest theme parks in Florida to discover the world, scientific discovery and, after all, Spaceship Earth.
Nice for households, Epcot has just a few principal neighbourhoods to discover. You’ll get to discover “World Celebration”, together with Spaceship Earth (the huge spherical “golf ball”). Then pop over to “World Discovery” with the unbelievable Mission Area and Check Monitor the place you possibly can dart round in a automotive! Afterwards, head to World Nature and uncover all of the unbelievable pure magnificence that our world has to supply – Dwelling with the Land is an unbelievable boat experience it’s essential to expertise.
Lastly, don’t overlook to discover “World Showcase”. This can be a huge truthful having 11 nations represented round a colossal lake. You may actually journey the world in a day; stopping by the UK for fish and chips, macaroons in France or tagines in Morocco. It’s unbelievable and completely huge.
You’ll have probably the most superb time.
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7.) Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Beforehand often known as MGM Studios, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a world full of every thing TV, movie and Hollywood. Right here, you’ll get to hop on enjoyable rides just like the Rock ‘n’ Curler Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror! It’s a free fall elevate that had me screaming a lot!
Oh, and remember to go to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! It’s an epic new “land” that’s unbelievable to go to in case you love Star Wars.
Once more, in case you’re deciding to go to Hollywood Studios, remember to companion this up with the park passes that embrace the opposite theme parks on totally different days.
8.) Legoland
Roughly midway between Orlando and Tampa, Legoland is among the finest theme parks in Florida to go to when exploring with youthful youngsters.
Right here, everybody will have the ability to discover Lego Kingdoms, the beautiful botanical gardens, Lego Metropolis and Pirates’ Cove. It’s so beautiful. Oh, and don’t overlook concerning the Legoland Water Park that’s excellent on a sizzling and sunny day! The Twin Chasers slides are a lot enjoyable.
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9.) Disney’s Animal Kingdom
There aren’t any clues wanted to guess what Disney’s Animal Kingdom is all about, is there? It’s top-of-the-line theme parks in Florida that homes its very personal safari tour with tigers, elephants and gorillas – all inside Kilimanjaro Safari. It’s unbelievable to go to and completely lovely to see the animals roaming across the park.
If thrills are extra your issues, hop on Expedition Everest, it may not be as chilly as up within the mountains however it’ll actually have you ever shaking!
Oh, and don’t overlook the Avatar-based Pandora space, the place you get an opportunity to expertise the movie in actual life. Although, be warned, queues might be lengthy so a queue bounce ticketing system may work finest for you. You may simply spend an entire day or longer within the park; so plan this alongside the opposite Disney parks you need to go to.
10.) Different Florida Theme parks
So, let’s not overlook that the very best theme parks in Florida don’t must be the billion-dollar parks that decision this state dwelling. There’s additionally a heap of smaller, however no much less vital parks which are effectively value a gander in case you’re within the space.
As an illustration, FastTrax (in Fort Myres) is extra of an indoor leisure centre than an amusement park that’s completely kitsch and enjoyable for just a few hours journey. You’ll see go-karts right here and have the possibility to experience them! If go-karts aren’t your factor, you possibly can attempt duckpin bowling, visiting their large recreation room or heading to the pub.
Plus, don’t overlook about Enjoyable Spot America (each in Orlando and Kissimmee). Finest identified for Mine Blower and White Lightning (picket coasters), Enjoyable Spot America are comparatively small amusement parks which are excellent for shorter visits. Plus, don’t overlook about their annual firework shows each July third after driving their nice rides like Sky Hawk, Freedom Flyer, Hurricane, Splash Pad and Galaxy Spin.
Lastly, Icon Park is one other little gem that’s completely value a bit journey in case you’ve acquired time. The principle attraction on the park is the 400-foot The Wheel. Fifteen passengers can experience every of the 30 capsules for 20 minutes. Earlier than boarding The Wheel, guests can see a 5-minute presentation at a 4D theatre.
Positioned on the vacationer hall of I-Drive, and you’ll find different thrilling rides and sights right here like Orlando StarFlyer, Madame Tussauds Orlando a 7D Darkish Experience Journey and a big arcade amongst different issues all shut by.
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