Orlando Theme Parks

Everyone knows Orlando has the world’s greatest theme parks. From the magic of Walt Disney World® Resort to the thrills of Universal Orlando to the excitement of SeaWorld® Orlando, there’s 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 Disney’s 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 Lightyear’s 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 Disney’s 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 Disney’s FASTPASS, turnstiles at selected attractions. It’ll 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 Disney’s FASTPASS you’ll get the most out of every minute of your magical vacation.

Hip, happening, colorful, carefree - it’s 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 it’s time for some soaking wet fun, be sure to visit Disney’s 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 you’ll experience two of the most amazing theme parks ever created! Ride the Movies® at Universal Studios®, where you’ll 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 Woodpecker’s 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 you’ll experience the world’s most eye-popping 3-D ride: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. From charming children’s shows and attractions to hair-raising roller coasters, you’ll 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, SeaWorld’s newest thrill ride that’s opening in June, which will soon be Orlando’s fastest, longest and tallest roller coaster.

You won’t 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, you’ll discover one amazing treasure after another.So what else is new?

In Orlando, there’s always something new around every corner. So, no matter where you turn, unforgettable memories await.

When we say there’s always something new in Orlando, we’re 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 Orlando’s fastest, longest and tallest roller coaster. Your feet will dangle as you sit on Kraken’s open-sided seats. You’ll travel at speeds of 65 miles per hour, go upside-down and zip through loops.

But the fun doesn’t 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 you’ll come face-to-face with an actual astronaut. Be sure to visit the new Guinness World Records Experience, where you’ll 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.