Choose from Many Great Florida Theme Parks for Your Florida Vacations!
This page offers a list of tips and theme parks that will get you off to a great start in planning your trip. You will certainly have an awesome time. Just writing this page got us excited just thinking of all the fun and adventure that the Florida theme parks have to offer.
Are you planning a vacation to Florida and wondering how to budget travel at all the theme parks? Here are some of our best tips to help guide you... ** For the Florida theme parks, buying a 1-day ticket is usually the worst deal. Try a multi-day pass to save money or buy your tickets upfront as this tends to always save money. Just read the fine print for various passes. ** Budget for food and drinks intelligently. Refill up water bottles, pack your lunches to picnic out, etc. This is where we always go broke is eating at the parks as the smells of the food and mouth-watering, cold drinks lure us in. Eat a big breakfast and bring snacks for the day. Head out early for an all you can eat buffet or other excellent restaurant located nearby the parks. ** Plan your trip during the off season and you will save money on such things as airfare and hotel rates. ** Check the lobby of hotels and restaurants for magazines with discount coupons. These publications can really save you a ton if you use them wisely. ** Kids begging for souvenirs? Tell them beforehand what their limit is and they'll do a much better job sticking to it and picking out their purchases much more carefully. ** Don't forget to use your
AAA card and other travel sources for any discounts that may be available on tickets or restaurants.
Florida Theme Park & Water Park Listings
Boomers! Dania (954) 921-1411 Huge family entertainment center features the Dania Beach Hurricane wooden roller coaster. Busch Gardens Tampa (813) 987-5082 It's a thrill ride park. It's a zoo. It's two parks in one! Located just outside our favorite, Clearwater Beach Florida, it's worth the trip! Cypress Gardens Adventure Park Winter Haven (863) 324-2111 Discovery Cove Orlando (877) 434-7268 SeaWorld Orlando's sister attraction lets guests get up close and personal with dolphins and other animals for a unique boutique theme park experience. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lake Buena Vista (407)W-DISNEY Not quite a zoo, not quite a theme park, Walt Disney World takes a dash of both, mixes it with pixie dust, and creates a unique and engaging hybrid experience. Disney's Hollywood Studios (Used to be known as Disney-MGM Studios) Lake Buena Vista (407)W-DISNEY The smallest of the four Walt Disney World parks, Disney's Hollywood Studios is a gateway to the Hollywood of your dreams. Epcot Lake Buena Vista (407)W-DISNEY Walt Disney World's world's fair-like park includes Future World, which focuses on emerging technologies, and World Showcase, which features pavilions devoted to a rainbow of nations. It's the one with the giant sphere that is the staple of Epcot. The Holy Land Experience Orlando (407) 367-2065 You'll fine some great religious-themed exhibits, theatrical productions, and other attractions. Might not be what you expect so dig deeper to find out if it's right for your vacation. Islands of Adventure Orlando (407) 363-8000 The state-of-the-art theme and thrill ride park at Universal Orlando. King Richard's Naples (941) 598-2042 Small Florida theme park for young children with kiddie coaster, other kiddie rides. Magic Kingdom Lake Buena Vista (407)W-DISNEY The focal point and, by far the most popular, if not the most charming, of Walt Disney World's four parks, the Magic Kingdom is the east coast version of Walt Disney's prototype, Disneyland. Old Town Kissimmee (near Walt Disney World) (407) 396-4888 A strip mall filled with gift shops that grew into a mini-amusement park. Sam's Fun City Pensacola (850) 505-0800 Small amusement park, mostly geared to younger children. Includes a waterpark. SeaWorld Orlando Orlando (877) 434-7268 SeaWorld is one of the most well-known Florida theme parks that offers more than a whale. It has some great rides and a second park where you can swim with dolphins. Silver Springs (352) 236-2121 Its Glass Bottom Boats have been showing guests the underwater wonders of the Silver River since 1878. Other attractions at the nature park include a Jeep Safari and an alligator show. Separate admission waterpark nearby. Universal Orlando Orlando (407) 363-8000 No longer a one-day respite away from Disney, Universal Orlando is a destination resort in its own right and one of the top Florida theme parks. Universal Studios Florida Orlando (407) 363-8000 The movie-themed park at Universal Orlando. Walt Disney World Lake Buena Vista (407)W-DISNEY The magical world of Disney! Wannado City At the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, Florida Indoor theme park Weeki Wachee Springs - Near Tampa (877) GO WEEKI The park with the famous mermaid show now also features a sweet waterpark.
If you and/or the kids are looking for something away from the beach and pool to enjoy and want more rides and excitement, any one of these will do.
Big Kahuna's Destin - Excellent family destination. 850-837-8319 Biggest man-made waterfall in the world, plus tons of other water adventures and rides. Calypso Bay Royal Palm Beach 561-790-6160 Small, municipal park with lazy river, water slides, children's interactive water playground, and a lap pool. Coconut Cove Waterpark Boca Raton 561-274-1140 5-acre waterpark with a children's interactive water play structure, lazy river ride, and 2 waterslides. Rapids Water Park W. Palm Beach 561-848-6272 22-acre park with 16 waterslides, lazy river, wave pool, children's play area. Shipwreck Island Panama City Beach 850-234-2282 Island-themed park with wave pool, lazy river, and waterslides. Children's areas are Tadpole Hole and Skull Island. Shipwreck Island at Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach (904) 246-4386 Island-themed park with uphill water coaster, halfpipe ride, wave pool, lazy river, and waterslides. Children's areas are The Pirate's Play Village and Kiddie Cove. Sun Splash Family Waterpark Cape Coral 941-574-0558 Small park with waterslides, activity and family pools, otter slides, an inner tube river, and a children's play area Wild Waters Silver Springs 352-236-2121 Separate admission from Silver Springs nature park. 9-acre family waterpark featuring a wave pool, three children's play areas, and eight flume rides such as the Tornado, Hurricane, Thunderbolt, Silver Bullet, and the six-story Twin Twister.
That should get you off to a great start. If you have any questions feel free to ask! Do You Have an Exciting Story or Review About Disney or Orlando?Tell us all about your vacation to the Magic Kingdom, Disney World, and Orlando. We want all the details! Additional Florida Water Parks
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We have received numerous requests for more Florida theme parks and information for you travelers looking
for more than just beach and sun.
Here is a comprehensive list of Florida theme parks and water parks to get you started. Each Florida
destination typically offers various amusement and parks to some degree, but these are the most
well-known that will make for great day-week trips.
Here is a list of water parks in Florida for you to choose from...
