Orlando Theme Parks
From the moment you arrive in Orlando, you’ll want to take off and visit any one of Orlando’s various theme parks that offer a full day of fun and excitement for kids and adults of all ages. From the Walt Disney World Resort and the Holy Land Experience to SeaWorld and the Universal Orlando Resort, there are plenty of attractions to choose from.
Magic Kingdom
3111 World Dr.
Bay Lake, FL 32830
(407) 824-4321
Hours: 9am – 8pm
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Adult tickets start around $80.
The Magic Kingdom Orlando is made up of seven themed "lands" and over forty attractions. Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Mickey’s Toontown Fair offer a variety of rides and attractions from kid-friendly fun to adventurous thrills. During your visit, enjoy attraction favorites such as Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise. Annual events include Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in October, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the winter on select nights.
Epcot
1510 North Avenue of the Stars
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 824 - 4321
Hours: 9am – 9pm
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Adult tickets start around $80.
Dedicated to international culture and technological innovation, Epcot consists of two sections: Future World and World Showcase.
Future World has various pavilions that explore innovative aspects and applications of technology. It features attractions such as Spaceship Earth, Innoventions, Mission: SPACE and Imagination! The World showcase contains pavilions representing eleven countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, America, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada.
Epcot also hosts a number of annual events during the year such as the popular Epcot International Food and Wine Festival in the autumn, Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival in the spring and Holidays Around the World during the holiday season.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
3111 N World Dr.
Orlando, FL 32830
(407) 824-4321
Hours: 9am – 9pm
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Adult tickets start around $80.
Experience the movies at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). This theme park, inspired by 1930s and 1940s Hollywood, features rides, attractions, live entertainment and annual events such as Night of Joy, an autumn contemporary Christian music festival, ESPN The Weekend in the winter , Star ™ Weekends in the summer and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights during the holiday season.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Orlando, FL 32830
(407) 824-4321
Hours: 9am – 5pm
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Adult tickets start around $80.
Covering more than 500 acres, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is themed around animal conservation. The park is made up of seven themed areas and features safaris, thrill rides, a petting zoo and live musical performances. During your visit, make sure you check out the Tree of Life, the icon of a park, a fourteen story tall artificial tree with the carved images of 325 animals.
Disney Quest
1486 East Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL
(407) 828-3800
Hours: 11:30 – 11pm
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Prices start around $40.
Disney Quest is definitely a theme park like no other. Considered an indoor interactive theme park, Disney Quest is a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Located in the Downtown Disney area, Disney Quest features over five floors of cutting-edge technology including virtual reality and 3D encounters fueled by Disney’s innovation and imagination. Enjoy virtual rides such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Cyber Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters, Animation Academy and much more.
Universal Studios
6000 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL
(407) 363-8000
Hours: Operating hours normally begin at 9am and closing time vary
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Adult tickets start around $80.
Ride the movies at Universal Studios Orlando Florida. Universal Studios has a variety of attractions such as rides, live shows, dining, shopping and more. They are also host to several annual events such as Universal Studios Mardi Gras Saturday nights February 7 – April 18 plus Sunday, February 15 & Friday, March 27, Grad Bash on April 25, May 1 and 2nd, Universal’s Middle School Gradventure Friday Night May 8, Rock the Universe September 11 & 12, Halloween Horror Nights in October and Celebrate Grinchmas and New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk in December.
Islands of Adventure
5985 Caravan Ct.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 363-8000
Hours: Operating hours normally begin at 9am and closing time vary
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Adult tickets start around $80.
Part of the Universal Orlando Resort, Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park has five "islands" each with their own distinct theme emphasizing fun and adventure. Popular rides include the Incredible Hulk Coaster, Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls, Jurassic Park River Adventure, and Dueling Dragons.
SeaWorld
7004 Seaworld Dr.
Orlando, FL
(407) 351-3600
Hours: SeaWorld is open year-round with varying operating hours and days*. Check the schedule on the website for the hours on a specific date
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Adult tickets start around $80.
SeaWorld is a theme park and marine mammal park that features animal shows and zoological displays featuring various other marine animals. They also have a variety of thrill rides, shows and entertainment. Annual events include Bud & BBQ in February, Viva La Musica in March, SeaWorld After Dark, Halloween Spooktacular in October, The Polar Express Experience and New Year’s Eve both in December.
Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove Way
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 370-1428
Hours: 9am – 5:30pm
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Tickets start around $200.
Discovery Cove is a theme park in Orlando where guests can interact with a variety of marine animals, particularly bottlenose dolphins. In addition to swimming with the dolphins, guests can also interact with exotic birds, tropical fishes, rays and land mammals.
Holy Land Experience
4655 Vineland Rd.
Orlando, FL
(407) 872-1759
Hours: The Holy Land Experience has made a change in our operating hours as we will be closed on Sunday beginning February 22nd except for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday and will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Please check the calendar for our operating times as they may vary throughout the year.
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Adult tickets start around $30.
The Holy Land Experience is a themed exhibit and biblical museum in Orlando and features several exhibits and presentations that revolve around Bible themes. Noted exhibits include the Dead Sea Scrolls, Herod’s Temple, Jerusalem Model AD 66 - the largest indoor model of Jerusalem, Scriptorium which is claimed to hold the world’s largest collection of rare biblical artifacts outside the Vatican, and the Tomb of Jesus.
