One of the most visited destinations on earth when it comes to family holidays is Orlando in central Florida. A major part of its popularity lies with the fact that it is home to several of the most well-known theme parks in the world, including, of course, Disney World.
As well as Walt Disney World, Orlando is also home to the Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando. These theme parks, and the availability of easy package holidays to the area, have helped to make Orlando the third most visited city in the whole of the US.
Walt Disney World is not located in the centre of Orlando, but twenty one miles to the south in a city called Lake Buena Vista. This famous resort is not only the biggest themed resort in the world, but is also the biggest in the world, attracting families from all over the world.
The Walt Disney World resort is composed of some four theme parks, two water parks, and 32 on site hotels, 24 of which are themed, and owned by Disney. In addition, there are five golf courses within the property.
Walt Disney World is basically an expansion of the idea originally realized with the creation of Disneyland in California. While Disneyland was designed to provide a good day out, Disney World is aimed at providing enough entertainment for an entire vacation, and indeed many families who visit the Greater Orlando area spend most of their time in Disney World.
One of the most popular Orlando theme parks besides Walt Disney World is the Universal Orlando Resort. This is almost as big as Walt Disney World and contains two major parks. The Universal Islands of Adventure have 7 different islands to explore, while Universal Studios Florida has a movie theme.
The concept of Universal Studios Florida is that visitors get to ride the movies, with many of the attractions like interactive film sets, such as the Men in Black Alien Attack ride. Shopping and dining facilities are also included within the resort.
The third most popular resort in Orland is SeaWorld Orlando. This is a wonderful marine park as well as a theme park, and it is designed to offer an alternative to the thrill rides and film tie ins of Universal and Disney, focusing on allowing children to experience some of the most fascinating marine creatures on earth.
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It’s
like stepping right into a dream. The four
Walt Disney World®
Theme Parks make the
real world seem far away, and make-believe as real
as the smile on your face.
Wonder, fantasy and pixie dust are everywhere at the
Magic Kingdom®
Park. Help power the
city of Monstropolis as you laugh with (or at) Mike
Wazowski and his monsterously funny friends at the
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, inspired by the
Disney-Pixar hit, “Monsters, Inc.”
Set
sail for a high-seas adventure with Captain Jack
Sparrow and the rest of the crew at Pirates of the
Caribbean. From the haunting surprises at The
Haunted Mansion, to the outrageous 3-D fun of
Mickey’s PhilharMagic attraction, fantastic
adventures and timeless fairy tale classics come
magically to life. And
Wishes™,
a nighttime fireworks
spectacular, will touch you with a “story in the
sky” you’ll cherish forever.
At
Epcot®,
fun and imagination are combined with the wonder of
diverse cultures. The newest wonder is Disney’s
Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, whereyou and your family can be transformed into
secret agents and help save the world from
super-villains! During this ultra-interactive
adventure, based on the Disney Channel animated
series, “Kim Possible.”, you’ll join Team Possible
and use your cool “Kimmunicator” to uncover hidden
clues and defeat the baddies throughout one of seven
World Showcase Pavilions—each hosts a different
mission so you can go back again and again!
On
The Seas with Nemo & Friends, you can board
a “clamobile” and follow Marlin and Dory as they
chase that ever-curious little clown fish in this
amazing adventure, inspired by Disney-Pixar’s
“Finding Nemo.” Fly to new heights on Soarin'™,
a multi-sensory ride experience that glides you on
winds of imagination. Rocket into outer space in a
one-of-a-kind astronaut-like experience in
Mission:SPACE®.
Push the pedal to the metal at Test Track.
Creativity and imagination abound as you celebrate
innovations for your life and expand your horizons
at Innoventions. Enjoy the finest in culinary
delights and tempting treasures from eleven great
nations. And
end complete your day with
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,
an inspiration of music, fireworks, lasers and
special effects. You’ll find something to amaze and
excite everywhere you turn.
The glitz and glamour
of Hollywood may take center stage at Disney’s
Hollywood Studios™, but the star is you! Take
aim and ride Toy Story Mania!, the 4-D,
interactive attraction inspired by Disney• Pixar’s
Toy Story films. So come grab some 3-D
glasses before boarding your ride vehicle and
zipping off into a world of immersive, midway-style
games hosted by favorite characters like Woody,
Buzz, Rex and Hamm!
Play, party and dance
during Block Party Bash, the wildest,
most interactive parade in Disney history! Groove to
fun party songs, delight to amazing acrobatics, and
dance along with over 20 favorite Disney•Pixar
characters as they explode onto the streets of
Disney’s Hollywood Studios™inviting you
to party with them!
Sing, dance and play along at Playhouse Disney –
Live on Stage!This live show, features
some of your favorite Playhouse Disney pals from
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einstein’s™,
Handy Manny and more.
Catch the twistin’, turnin’ beat of
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster®
Starring Aerosmith.
Be dazzled by Fantasmic!, an extravaganza of
lasers, lights, dancing waters and special effects.
And never experience the same fear twice at the
thrilling Twilight Zone
Tower of Terror™.
The
fun gets wild at Disney’s
Animal Kingdom®
Theme Park. Experience a high-speed train trek
forward and backward through the treacherous
Himalayan unknown, where the dreaded Yeti lurks on
Expedition Everest™. Explore over a hundred
acres of African Savannah on Kilimanjaro Safaris.
Journey to the ocean floor during the live stage
spectacular, Finding Nemo – The Musical,
inspired by Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.” Create
your own adventure and join Timon, Pumbaa and Simba
in Festival of the Lion King. Get with the
beat of Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade. And,
get wet – really wet – on a wild,
water-rafting journey through
Kali River Rapids¨.
Prepare to be awed,
inspired, thrilled and enchanted. From fantasy and
discovery to glitz, glamour, and roaring adventure,
the imagination and magic of Walt Disney World®
Theme Parks will come alive all around you.
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