1. Disney's Magic Kingdom
Disney's Magic Kingdom
Disney's Magic Kingdom, which opened on October 1, 1971, is one of the most visited theme parks in the world. The park includes 48 attractions in total, such as Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Mickey's Toontown. The total area is approximately 107 hectares. Cinderella Castle is located in the center of the park, with all the attractions surrounding it and radiating outward from the central road.
2. Epcot
Epcot opened on October 1, 1982, and consists of two parts: Future World and World Showcase. Future World offers many exciting experiences, including Soarin', a simulated flight experience where visitors sit in a lift chair and feel like they are flying in the real sky, enjoying famous sights in California, USA, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, and eventually arriving at Disneyland. It is an unforgettable experience that thrills visitors.
3. Disney's Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998. It is one of the largest Disney theme parks in the world, themed around animals and their conservation, covering an area of over 500 acres. The park's iconic structure is the Tree of Life. Animal Kingdom is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which means its standards meet or exceed the purposes of education, conservation, and research.
4. Disney's Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios opened on May 1, 1989, and is a theme park themed around Hollywood movies and television entertainment. It includes replicas of Hollywood Boulevard in New York and Los Angeles, Star Tours themed around Star Wars, Toy Story shooting games, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Animation Courtyard, and a series of live performances.
5. Sea World
Sea World is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida, USA. It opened to the public in 1973 and covers a total area of 200 acres. The park is divided into three parts, the main one being the ocean-themed park, which features the most spectacular dolphin and whale shows. The water park allows visitors to enjoy coolness in the hot summer, while the tropical rainforest-themed park named 'Bush Garden' lets visitors explore a rich and colorful natural environment.
6. Universal Studios
Universal Studios theme park opened on June 7, 1990. The park's theme revolves around the entertainment industry, especially movies and television works. Themed areas include Production Central, New York, San Francisco, London, World Expo, Springfield, Hollywood, and more. In 2014, the London area was updated to include Diagon Alley, recreating the magical commercial district from the 'Harry Potter' novels and films.
7. Universal's Islands of Adventure
Universal's Islands of Adventure opened on May 28, 1999, and is an exploration-themed amusement park. Visitors depart from the main port to seven different themed islands, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Lost Continent, Port of Entry, Jurassic Park, Seuss Landing, Toon Lagoon, and Marvel Super Hero Island. Each of these islands features its own unique landscapes and attractions, drawing countless visitors to explore.
8. Disney Typhoon Lagoon
Disney Typhoon Lagoon opened on June 1, 1989, and is a water park with a tropical theme. Its iconic feature is one of the world's largest outdoor wave pools. The park's backstory is a fictional typhoon that completely destroyed an ancient tropical paradise, scattering boats and surfboards everywhere. Visitors can enjoy various water activities such as surfing, drifting, and water slides. The park is regularly closed for maintenance from October to December each year.
9. Disney's Blizzard Beach
Blizzard Beach is a Disney-themed water park that opened in April 1995. It is set against the backdrop of a Swiss resort that was abandoned due to a blizzard and has now been transformed into a water park. The park features many snow-capped mountains and glacier decorations, making visitors feel as if they are in a cold alpine environment. The most famous attraction is 'Summit Plummet,' a 120-foot steep water slide that offers visitors the thrill of sliding down from a great height at high speed.
10. Aquatica Water Park
Aquatica officially opened to the public on March 1, 2008. It is a water park themed around the ocean and marine life. Visitors can enjoy the beach, observe animals up close, and experience a range of activities from leisurely and relaxing to thrilling and high-speed water rides. The park's most unique experiences include face-to-face encounters with piranhas and great white whales, and swimming with adorable dolphins. Visitors can also observe shark teeth or feed seals and sea lions.
11. Legoland Theme Park
Legoland Florida opened on October 15, 2011, with a theme centered around LEGO brick toys. Visitors can see giant replicas of various LEGO toys and experience various LEGO-themed rides and activities. Special experiences include interacting with LEGO versions of marine animals like whales and dolphins, viewing various animals in the LEGO zoo, and enjoying various water activities in the LEGO water park.
12. Legoland Water Park
Legoland Water Park is located within the Legoland theme park. The water park features attractions such as a wave pool, a lazy river with building blocks, tube slides, and interactive water play areas. Although it is not as famous as other water parks in Orlando, it is popular with families due to the presence of Lego bricks and other elements that appeal to children.
13. Kennedy Space Center
The Kennedy Space Center is located about an hour's drive from Orlando. By taking different bus tours, visitors can get a close-up view of places that are usually inaccessible, such as the Rocket Garden, several museums, and two IMAX theaters. The observation points are located at Launch Complex 39 and the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where some real rockets are displayed, including a full-scale rocket.
14. Dinosaur World
Dinosaur World is a dinosaur-themed park located about an hour's drive from Orlando. This park is perfect for kids who love dinosaurs, just like Ross from the TV show 'Friends'. The park features many life-sized dinosaur models. Although the park is not very large, visitors can explore it in a short amount of time.
15. Volcano Bay Water Park
Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park aims to provide visitors with joy, hoping to inherit the carefree lifestyle of the Pacific islands for centuries. The theme park is divided into four areas, each filled with innovative and thrilling attractions, creating an unparalleled new water theme park.
