Tag: Florida
Orlando’s Amusement Parks
by ajc on Jan.06, 2009, under Travel Locations
Orlando, Florida, has many different things to see and do. Sure, there are the standard museums, malls, concert halls, and other standard holiday fares, but Orlando has a few things that set it apart from other cities. Those things are amusement parks.
The most famous is Walt Disney World. While it’s not the original Disney park (that would be Disney Land in California), it’s the largest one. Disney World is made up of several different parks. There’s the Magic Kingdom, the traditional Disney park that features Cinderella’s castle, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and, of course, Mickey Mouse and his friends. Then there’s Epcot, a world tour that features international themed rides and teaches kids and adults alike about various countries around the world. There is also a possible alternative to finding a hotel in Orlando to stay in – the Walt Disney Resorts – although you will pay a premium for this priviledge.
Two new theme parks have been added to Disney World since it first opened. One is Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It features various rides and activities related to movies and filming movies. These include the Jedi Training Academy, Jim Henson’s Muppet Vision 3D movie, and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The second addition is Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It features many different animal shows and activities related to animals and animal conservation.
The other large amusement park in Orlando is Universal Studios. It’s made up of three parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Wet ‘n Wild. Universal Studios mainly features rides and activities based on various movies, as does Islands of Adventure. The islands current feature five locations: the Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, the Lost Continent, and Seuss Landing. In 2010, a new island will open: the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can bet millions of kids will be flocking to this new section of the theme park!
