Orlando Theme Parks
Everyone knows Orlando has the worlds greatest theme parks.
From the magic of Walt Disney World® Resort
to the thrills of Universal Orlando to the
excitement of SeaWorld® Orlando, theres
something for everyone in Orlando.
Walt Disney World® Resort
The Walt Disney World® Resort creates worlds of magic and
brings fantasy to life with its world-famous parks.
Now through January 1, 2001, Epcot® is the exhilarating center
of the Walt Disney World® Millennium Celebration. In this
park of discovery, the festival comes to life through an incredible
array of new entertainment, exhibits, and technology. Travel through
time and space and experience new technology at Innoventions.
Venture through 11 exciting country pavilions depicting the culture
and food of each area. Zip through hair-pin turns in a test car
at 65 miles per hour on Test Track.
At Disneys Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, expect the unexpected
as you encounter wild animal adventures, awesome prehistoric creatures,
lovable Disney characters and spectacular live shows. Where else
can you save the last dinosaur from a meteor blast, see the Lion
King and friends in a totally different kind of live show, and
safari through the African wilderness.
At Disney-MGM Studios, go behind the scenes to discover the magic
of movies, then free-fall 13 floors on the hair-raising Twilight
Zone Tower of Terrorª. Go from zero to 60 in three seconds
on the new Rock n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith.
At Magic Kingdom® Park, meet your favorite Disney characters
and experience seven wondrous lands and 41 fantastic adventures,
including Buzz Lightyears Space Ranger Spin, The Many Adventures
of Winnie the Pooh, Splash Mountain, and the new Main Street Electrical
Parade with a brilliant display of more than 700,000 lights.
Make the most of every magical moment with Disneys FASTPASS,
which lets you ride some of your favorite attractions without
having to wait in line! When you get to the Disney theme parks,
just look for Disneys FASTPASS, turnstiles at selected attractions.
Itll give you a complimentary FASTPASS with a special ride
time stamped right on it, so you can go and enjoy more of the
Park. Then, come back at the designated time and hop right on
with no additional wait. With Disneys FASTPASS youll
get the most out of every minute of your magical vacation.
Hip, happening, colorful, carefree - its all there at Downtown
Disney. Over 70 unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment offerings
from some of the best names in the world, all in one waterfront
location.
When its time for some soaking wet fun, be sure to visit
Disneys three awesome water parks: Blizzard Beach, Typhoon
Lagoon and River Country. Blizzard Beach, a water park that looks
like a ski resort, has loads of cool rides, including Summit Plummet,
where you can plunge 120 feet. At Typhoon Lagoon, you can snorkel
with tropical fish and sharks, and body surf in the largest wave
pool in the United States. And take it easy at River Country,
where you can relax at sandy beaches, hike a nature trail or cruise
on some water rides.
No matter where you go at Walt Disney World Resort, unforgettable
memories await.
UNIVERSAL Orlando.
At UNIVERSAL Orlando youll experience two of the most
amazing theme parks ever created! Ride the Movies® at Universal
Studios®, where youll plunge headlong into the 3-D excitement
of TERMINATOR 2: 3-D BATTLE ACROSS TIME. Rocket through
time and space on Back to the Future the Ride®. Sing and clap
along at A Day in the Park with Barney. And enjoy the family
fun of Woody Woodpeckers KidZone. In April 2000, Universal
Studios introduces its newest ride: MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack!
Speed through the streets of New York zapping aliens in this incredible
new interactive ride. Then, take an amazing journey through five
awe-inspiring islands, each featuring new and exciting adventures
at the all new Islands of Adventure theme park. Stroll through
the whimsical world of Seuss Landing and encounter all of
Dr. Seuss wonderful creations. Explore the myths and legends
of The Lost Continent. Take a step back in time at Jurassic Park®.
Visit your favorite cartoon and comic strip characters on the
wild and wacky water rides of Toon Lagoon. Then enter Marvel Super
Hero Island®, where youll experience the worlds
most eye-popping 3-D ride: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.
From charming childrens shows and attractions to hair-raising
roller coasters, youll find it all at UNIVERSAL Orlando!
SeaWorld® Orlando.
SeaWorld Orlando brings thrilling performances, wild rides and
natural wonders into one incredible theme park. Come face-to-face
with mythical spirits and plunge down a 60-foot water-coaster
on Journey to Atlantis®. Take an outrageous helicopter ride
to the Wild Arctic®. See amazing animals, including penguins,
dolphins, polar bears, otters and, of course, killer whales. And
hold on tight as you ride Kraken, SeaWorlds newest thrill
ride thats opening in June, which will soon be Orlandos
fastest, longest and tallest roller coaster.
You wont want to miss the new Discovery Cove, opening this
summer. Imagine a place where you and your family can touch and
swim with dolphins, wade with mysterious rays, snorkel lazily
through a colorful cloud of exotic fish and come eye-to-eye with
sharks! Where plunging through a majestic waterfall allows for
the discovery of a towering free-flight aviary of brilliant exotic
birds. Where you can marvel at sight, sound and touch while bonding
with these incredible animals. Discovery Cove: a day of adventure,
a lifetime of memories!
At SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove, youll discover one
amazing treasure after another.So what else is new?
In Orlando, theres always something new around every corner.
So, no matter where you turn, unforgettable memories await.
When we say theres always something new in Orlando, were
not kidding. It all starts with Discovery Covesm, the new park
opening adjacent to SeaWorld® Orlando this summer. Imagine
a place where you and your family can touch and actually swim
with dolphins, wade with mysterious rays, snorkel lazily through
a colorful cloud of tropical fish and come eye-to-eye with sharks
and barracuda! Where plunging through a majestic waterfall allows
for the discovery of a towering free-flight aviary of brilliant
exotic birds. Where you can marvel at sight, sound and touch while
bonding with these incredible animals. Redefine your vacation
experience with a getaway of personalized service never before
encountered in Orlando.
This summer, SeaWorld® Orlando will have a new thrill ride
called Kraken, which will be Orlandos fastest, longest and
tallest roller coaster. Your feet will dangle as you sit on Krakens
open-sided seats. Youll travel at speeds of 65 miles per
hour, go upside-down and zip through loops.
But the fun doesnt stop there. Check out the new attractions
at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including the Early Space
Exploration exhibit, the Exploration In The New Millennium exhibit
and Astronaut Encounter - where youll come face-to-face
with an actual astronaut. Be sure to visit the new Guinness World
Records Experience, where youll see the Guinness Book Of
World Records come to life. Cypress Gardens has added three new
shows to its already awesome line-up, and Gatorland has its newest
exhibit, Jungle Crocs of the World.