Everyone Should Go To These 8 Epic Theme Parks In Florida
Florida has some of the best theme parks in the country, but if you’ve lived here a while, you probably already knew that.
In case you haven’t been to all of the best ones yet, though, here they are. (All parks are in the Orlando area unless otherwise noted.)
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Islands of Adventure is often voted the best park in the country, with fun rides kids and parents can enjoy. Plus, fans of the incredibly popular series can't miss their favorite books come to life in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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No list of theme parks would be complete without the mouse that started it all and his home here in Florida. Every kid deserves to visit the happiest place on earth, especially if you live in Florida. Plus, you can experience a lot of the same attractions you loved as kid. How cool is that?
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Though this park in Tampa is no longer owned by the famous brewing company, it features one of the largest zoological areas in the country, plus some top-notch roller coasters.
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The addition of another Wizarding World of Harry Potter had revived year-round interest in this park, which is also well known for its Halloween Horror nights.
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The second most popular attraction in the Disney lineup, this park is one of the more grown-up ones, with food and world cultures being its major draw.
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This park is a sister park to Seaworld and the water park Aquatica. Discovery Cove features snorkeling and animal interaction. The most popular attraction is swimming with dolphins.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom is the second largest theme park in the world at 500 acres. It's dedicated to animal conservation, a little known passion of Walt Disney.
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This park in Winter Haven, FL, is especially awesome for little ones (under 10) and Lego super fans. It's perfect for young children, but be warned, older children may not be as entertained here.
What are your favorite parks in Florida? Got any tips for people planning a visit? Please share them with us in the comments below!
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