To do in Florida

Disney World Theme Parks

The Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom is probably the number one tourist attraction in the whole of Florida. The park has over 40 major attractions in 7 different themed lands. Visit Cinderella's Castle, enjoy the parade and look out for the spectacular fireworks display in the evening.
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Epcot Centre
"Touch the future and travel the World."
Epcot is made up of two sections. First there is Future World, which is dominated by the giant Spaceship Earth. Enjoy an interactive technological experience, full of learning and fun. Then there is the World Showcase, where you can see and experience cultures from various different nations around the earth. EPCOT stands for "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow", but others have said that it could be for "Every Person Comes Out Tired", so expect a busy day!
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MGM Studios
Experience the movies with Disney's MGM Studios. Enjoy rides, attractions, shows and more including Star Tours and Indiana Jones. Look out for fireworks in the evening.
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Animal Kingdom
The newest of Disney's theme parks includes the following areas: Africa, Asia, Dinoland USA, Camp Minnie Mickey and the Safari Village. With lots of live animals to spot, you are better to arrive early when the animals are more likely to be out and about before they head for shade from the hot midday sun. Attractions include the Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade, DINOSAUR and the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.
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Other Disney Attractions

Wide World of Sports Complex
32 sports spread over 200 acres. One of the main attractions is the 7,500 seat baseball stadium which is used by the Atlanta Braves as their spring training home. It is also home to the NFL Experience™, which allows you to take part in the gridiron action in this pro football fun park. There is also the opportunity to get behind the wheel at the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
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DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park
DisneyQuest® is an indoor interactive theme park with many video games and simulators. You can design and ride your own roller coasters, paddle down dinosaur infested river rapids, or ride on a magic carpet with Aladdin. Attractions include Pirates of the Caribbean, Virtual Jungle Cruise, Aladdin's Magic Carpet Ride, Invasion! An ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters, Animation Academy, Ride the Comix and Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam. DisneyQuest – It's virtual magic!
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Disney Water Parks

Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon is a tropical beach paradise based around the tale of a huge storm which left a ship stranded high up on a mountain by a huge wave. Covering 56 acres and boasting the largest wave pool in the states, you can body surf the waves, go on great body slides and even snorkel with live sharks and tropical fish!
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Blizzard Beach
Blizzard Beach is a unique water park in that it looks like a ski resort. Attractions include unusual chair lifts and ski jumps. Enjoy rides like the Toboggan Racer and Summit Plummet, one of the world's highest free fall slides!
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Other Water Parks

Wet 'n Wild (part of Universal Studios)
The original Orlando water park, Wet 'n Wild has something for children, teens and adults. The emphasis is on multi-person rides that can be enjoyed together with your friends and family. Attractions include HydraFighter, Black Hole, the Lazy River, Surge and Bubba Tub. You can also test your kneeboarding skills with the Knee Ski water sport course. There is an area for smaller kids with their own small versions of the rides. Remember to bring plenty of sunscreen.
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Water Mania
Water Mania is a family friendly water park with various rides and flumes for your enjoyment. Try out the terrifying Screamer slide where you zip down 72 ft at high speed, disappear into the Abyss which is over 380 ft long, visit the Anaconda family ride which starts from the top of a 50 foot tower or grab a body for Wipe Out and ride the wave with this surf simulator. The 36 acre site also features mini golf, a picnic area and children's playground.
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Universal Studios

Universal Studios
Come to Universal Studios to allow you to view the behind the scenes making of films and to experience great movie-themed rides. Attractions include Kongfrontation, Back to the Future, Men in Blank, Earthquake - The Big One, Jaws and Terminator 2: 3-D. For kids there is the Nickelodeon Studios, Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone, The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera, E.T. Adventure, and Barney's stage show.
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Islands of Adventure
Islands of Adventure opened in the summer of 1999, and contains five unique themed islands - Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, Marvel SuperHeroes, The Lost Continent and Suess Landing. Some of the rides include The Incredible Hulk, Spiderman, Duelling Dragons, and Jurassic Park. There are also many water rides so be prepared for a soaking. The park is very well though out and contains a mix of technology, fantasy and lots of fun.
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Anheuser-Busch Parks

Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens in Tampa is all about superb rides and up-close encounters with the animal kingdom. Try and survive the Kumba, Gwazi, Montu and Python roller coasters and prepare for a soaking with the Tanganyika Tidalwave and the Congo River Rapids. Watch the World Rhythms On Ice show and go on the Serengeti Express Railway. Various animals can be found at the park including hippopotami, hyenas, crocodiles, elephants, zebras, warthogs, rhinoceros, vultures, lions, baboons, gorillas and many more. Highly recommended!
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SeaWorld Adventure Park
SeaWorld Adventure Park, as Sea World is now known, consists of up-close encounters and brilliant shows all throughout the day.

Visit the famous Shamu the whale as well as dolphins, penguins, walruses, and more. Travel down to see the Terrors of the Deep, go on the floorless Kraken roller coaster or try the adventure ride, Journey to Atlantis. Fun for all the family!
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Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove offers you an amazing opportunity to swim with dolphins and sharks, snorkel colourful reefs teeming with tropical fish and explore sunken ships. This wonderful paradise also has a huge aviary with over 200 tropical birds.

The aviary towers over both water and land and can be reached by swimming through a waterfall. You can lazily swim down a tropical river and enjoy a day full of fun and adventure.
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Other Attractions

Kennedy Space Center
Gain a new perspective on the space program by visiting the Kennedy Space Centre. Attractions include the Rocket Garden with its various projectiles, a full scale replica of the Space Shuttle Explorer which you can board, superb IMAX movies and a children's play dome. Go on the bus tour to view the Space Shuttle launch pad, visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center and to have a close-up look at the International Space Station. Astronaut Encounter is a live show that features question and answer sessions with actual astronauts. If you time your visit right, you may even get to see an actual launch!
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Gatorland
Gatorland is home to over one thousand alligators and crocodiles. There are four great shows to see including Jungle Crocs of the World, Upclose Animal Encounters, Alligator Wrestlin' and Gator Jumparoo. Visit the Snakes of Florida exhibit, get close to the animals at the petting zoo or go to Gatorland's native bird rookery.
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