Theme Parks & Attractions
MAGIC KINGDOM
This park is the park which most people think of when you say to people Orlando Florida.
All Disney characters are wondering the park throughout the day and there is an atmosphere that is both magical to adults and children. You will be overwelmed and by the end of the day left feeling breathless.
Some of the things available in the park is Mickey's Country House which is well worth it as at certain times of the day Mickey is available for autographs and photo's as well as
Exhilarating rides, colourful parades, spectacular shows and enthralling journey's by land, sea and air are just part of the enjoyment. Ride the runaway train on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, plunge down Splash Mountain, the wettest adventure ever, and go on a journey to "infinity and beyond" with Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.
Not only is there lots and lots to do during the day but at night-time there's the "SpectroMagic" Parade followed by the "Fantasy in the Sky" Fireworks.
The Park is open all year round.
EPCOT
Embark on a series of fantastic quests in exploring the science, technology and the 21st century at Innovations in the heart of Future World.
Don't miss the astonishing 3-D misadventure "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience", Test Track, Disney's longest and fastest ride.
In World Showcase, eleven different countries offer the best of their culture and cuisine. (To book a table at one of the fine restaurants around the World Showcase please phone 001-407-939-3463.)
Stroll from the heart of Paris to the gardens of Canada. From Mexico to Norway - the world is certainly your oyster!!!!!!
And of course the spectacular finale to each evening must not be missed - Illuminations - a night-time extravaganza featuring thousands of fireworks , full colour lasers, lights, fountains, fire and music.
Make sure you are at World Showcase Lagoon at least 30 minutes before the start to get a good view. The show lasts approximately 13 minutes.
The Park is open all year round.
MGM STUDIOS
MGM guarantees action and thrills galore. Take an absorbing backstage view of movie making, see (and feel) the latest special effects, enjoy live stage shows and drop 13 floors in the nerve-tingling Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Fantastic! a show stunning show hosted by Mickey Mouse, the ultra high-speed Rock'n'Roll Coaster, starring Aerosmith and Star Tours, the ultimate Star Wars adventure, are just a few of the spectacular attractions here.
For times and information on Disney Character appearances and live shows, pick up a guidemap when you enter the park.
The Park is open all year round.
ANIMAL KINGDOM
Disney's Animal Kingdom gives you a host of unforgettable encounters with all manner of wildlife. Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs, see magical creatures come to life and marvel at the spectacular "Festival of the Lion King" show. Go on safari to see elephants, lions and giraffe roaming an Africa-style savannah and explore Asia with it's thrilling white water ride and exotic animals like tigers and komodo dragons. Every morning at opening time you can experience "The Awakening", a celebration filled with your favourite Disney Characters.
Complete with themed dining experiences and unique entertainment - Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a Disney adventure like no other.
Open all year round
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Universal Studios is where movies and television come alive and you can go beyond the screen and become fully immersed in the action.
It's the place to come face to face with the terror of Jaws or the fury of King Kong on Kongfrontation. When you've survived Earthquake - The Big One and a force of a tornado on Twister…Ride It Out, why not calm things down with a trip on E.T. Adventure? With over 40 rides, shows and attractions, Universal Studios is the only place on earth where you can Ride the Movies.
Open all year round
ISLANDS OF ADVENTURES
The brand new state of the art Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is a 21st Century theme park where you can be thrilled on five exciting islands. From the Cat in the Hat children's stories of Seuss Landing, to timeless legends like Dueling Dragons twin roller coasters of The Lost Continent. The awe inspiring , lifelike dinosaurs of Jurassic Park will blow your mind away . The amazing water rides like Popeye & Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges on Toon Lagoon are a great way to cool off in the heat of the day. Heroes and villains of Marvel Super Hero Island are where you will find the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk Coaster. This theme park will give you the adventure of all time!
Open all year round
CITYWALK
City Walk is the soul-stirring entertainment core of Orlando. This expansive 30-acre complex features an mix of live entertainment spots, fun & dining establishments, speciality shops and state-of-the-art cinemas. Inspired by popular culture's you'll find the music of Bob Marley, Hard Rock and Motown.
Open all year round
SEAWORLD
There's no place in the world like Sea World. Where else can you touch and feed dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and come face to face to a polar bear all in one day. Challenge Kraken, Orlando's only floorless roller coaster or ride The Journey to Atlantis, a supercharged water coaster of mythic proportions. And, just try and stay dry when the famous Shamu comes splashing!
Open all year round
BUSCH GARDENS
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay features an unparalleled combination of world-class thrill rides including
Montu and Gwazi. In June 2000 the park premiered a 29-acre enhanced portion of it's Serengeti Plain habitat, where giraffes and other African species can be seen closer than ever before. From Spring 2001 experience Rhino Rally, blending unforgettable up-close animal encounters with an unpredictable off-road safari and ending in a raging river thrill ride.
Open all year round
DOWNTOWN DISNEY
This an exciting 10 block area of unique shops, restaurants and entertainment. The Downtown Disney Marketplace incorporating Rainforest Café, World of Disney, Lego Imagination Centre and many more. The Downtown Disney West Side offers first-rate fun, including Bongos Cuban Café - created by Gloria Estefan, House of Blues and many more…Downtown Disney Pleasure Island offers an Entire Island of Nighttime fun! 8 different clubs - from rock and roll, to jazz, to 70's disco - plus a non stop street party every night.
WATER SLIDE PARKS
TYPHOON LAGOON
Twisting tides, roaring rapids, wonderful waterways and relaxing rivers are waiting for you. Escape to the wettest, wackiest attractions in paradise and navigate the nine exciting water slides and streams. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a tropical playground a huge surfing lagoon. You can even snorkel with real sharks if you dare!
This park is closed through winter months
BLIZZARD BEACH
Imagine plunging down Summit Plummet - one of the world's tallest, fastest free-fall speed slides - at a dizzying 60mph. Picture ' Mount Gushmore' a 120-foot 'snowcapped' mountain in the midst of a Florida ski resort with 22 water slides and 'icy' bobsled runs that stay comfortably warm and thrillingly fast.
This park is closed through winter months
WET'N'WILD
Wet'n'Wild , America's best-attended water park is a great way to enjoy fun in the sun. Wet'n'Wild features the best variety of multi-passenger thrill rides. New! Experience The Storm as it whirls it's way into the water park scene! Riders will be washed down a towering chute and swirled around a bowl at speeds reaching 45mph! Soak up the sun while floating leisurely around the Lazy River. Kids love the elaborate Children's Playground, an unrivalled addition the features miniature versions of the park's most popular rides. Wet'n'Wild is open year-round with heated pools in the cooler weather. The water temperature is controlled year-round. Even on cooler days, it's tropically heated.
This Park is open all year round. Pools are heated through the winter months.
Useful tips
- All theme parks have strollers (pushchairs) for rent. They cost approx. £5.00 for the day.
- Wheelchairs can also be hired at all the major theme parks for approx. £5.00 per day. Electric wheelchairs are slightly more expensive.
- Also situated at the main entrance of every theme park are lockers. This saves you carrying around any unwanted items.
- There are baby changing/nursing areas located throughout the parks.
- Most credit cards are accepted including: diners, mastercard and visa.
- Arrive at the main theme parks early as the big attractions get very busy very quickly.
- If you have paid for a day parking at a theme park, this entitles you to free parking at any other sister theme park. For example: If you are visiting Universal Studios in the morning and Sea World in the afternoon your parking ticket will give you free all day parking.
- Disabled drivers/passengers should remember to take their disabled parking permits as well as some form of identification with them when travelling around Orlando. This entitles you to park extremely close to all amenities as well as the theme parks.
- At the entrance of every theme park you will find a guest relations office. This is where you will be able to get a day pass for you and members of your party to enter the attraction of your choice via the exit. This is extremely handy as this means you do not have to queue and can go straight on the attraction. These passes are extremely limited so be early.
Multi - Day Pass Tickets
Orlando Flex Ticket
The great value Orlando Flex Ticket gives you unlimited access to some of the best entertainment theme parks in the world. The 4-Park Orlando Flex Ticket gives you 14 consecutive days of unlimited fun at Universal's state-of-the-art Island of Adventures, Universal Studios, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild. With the 5-Park ticket you get Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as well!
The Orlando Flex Ticket gives you these great benefits:
Variety - Unlimited access to a combination of 4 or 5 of the most popular theme parks in Florida.
Flexibility - You can visit any or all of the parks everyday.
Value for Money - The world's most exciting attractions for one unbeatable price and you only have to pay for parking once if you visit more than one park on the same day.
Universal Express No Line No Wait - gives you express ride access at both Universal theme parks: Present your admission ticket at the indicated Universal Express machines located throughout the Universal parks to receive a card with several reserved ride times (Restrictions apply).
Prices
(Please note these prices are a guide and my change from 1 ticket seller to another)
4 Park Adult £125.00
Child £99.00 aged 3 - 9
5 Park Adult £145.00
Child £125.00 aged 3 - 9
These tickets also give you FREE admission to CityWalk.
Please note: There may be an additional charge for special events and certain CityWalk venues have age restrictions of 21 years or older.
5 AND 7 DAY DISNEY HOPPER PASSES
5 and 7 day passes give you the freedom of exploring four Disney parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney MGM Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. You can visit as many of these theme parks as you like on the same day. Plus 2 visits (5 Day Hopper Park pass only) or 4 visits (7 Day Hopper Park pass only) to any of the following parks: Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney's River Country Water Park, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and Disney Wide World Of Sports Complex.
Prices
(Please note these prices are a guide and my change from 1 ticket seller to another)
5 Day Disney Hopper Pass
Adult £179.00
Child (3 - 9) £145.00
7 Day Disney Hopper Pass
Adult £220.00
Child (3 - 9) £175.00
BENEFITS OF THE MULTI- PASS TICKETS
Not only do you save money by buying these tickets but you can also visit two or even three of the parks on the same day. As an extra benefit you can also AVOID THE QUEUES with the new Fastpass system available only for Multi-ticket holders.
Fastpass has been introduced to all the main theme parks. They are located at all the main attractions. Here's how it works - if you don't fancy joining the normal queue, pop your pre-booked park ticket into the Fastpass turnstile to book yourself a speedy access at a later time. There is no extra charge for Fastpass, but you can only acquire a pass for one attraction at a time.
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