The Orlando area in Florida was once a green and fertile expanse devoted mainly to agriculture. Still, since the 1970 s the entire area has undergone such transformations as to make it virtually unrecognizable. In this article we will take a close look at the three main amusement parks in the city, hoping that some information and advice will be useful for you to choose which ones to visit during your Florida tour. But first, some preliminary tips for exploring the best places to visit in Orlando! If you are planning to witness the best places in Orlando, try making your flight bookings using Allegiant Airlines Booking options for the best flying experience.
Walt Disney World, one of the best places to visit in Orlando
If there is the main reason why Orlando has become the most touristy area in Florida, it is Walt Disney World, the most impressive amusement park ever made! Suffice it to say that inside there are four main theme parks, each of which would require a full day for a complete visit.
The advice is to buy them online before the visit, thus avoiding the long queues at the ticket office and taking advantage of the various offers and discounts. There are different types of tickets to visit Disney World and other sites where to book them. For a detailed overview and advice on how to save when buying tickets, I refer you to our guide dedicated to Disney World tickets.
Universal Orlando
The Universal Orlando cinema park is Walt Disney World’s biggest competitor, although not yet on the same level in terms of the number of visitors it attracts. It is the equivalent of Universal Studios in California, with many differences.
Universal Studios: the area where you will find shows and rides designed with a specific purpose: to make you feel suddenly catapulted into a film, making you relive even famous scenes.
In summary, Universal Orlando is the ideal park for those looking to relive the thrills of Hollywood movies. Besides, with the CityWalk, you will also have a valid alternative for nightlife. We talked a lot more specifically about all these things in our article dedicated entirely to Universal Orlando, don’t miss it!
Seaworld Orlando and Discovery Cove
Suppose you wish to witness the absolute beauty of this place you need at least a day to explore every corner. The Discovery Cove has a limited input to 1,000 people a day (so book early) and is the ideal place for those who want to swim alongside dolphins, snorkel or swim among tropical fish of any kind.
Discovery Cove tickets are also valid for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. Also, in this case, I strongly advise you to buy them online because there are advantageous offers for the single ticket, for entry on weekdays and the combined ticket with other parks ( Aquatica, another beautiful park with rides and water slides, and Busch Gardens, one of the best zoos in North America).
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Legoland Park
Lovers of the famous bricks this is the place for you. It is not located in Orlando but in the small town of Winter Haven, however, not far away. The park expresses its most tremendous potential if you are travelling with children in tow, who will be positively impressed by the setting recreated in perfect Lego style. More than 50 rides, shows and a themed water park await you at Legoland Water Park, open seasonally during the summer months.
Gatorland
It may seem strange to you to dedicate an entire amusement park to crocodiles and reptiles in general, but here we are in America where everything is allowed. Gatorland can be defined as a cross between a playground and a zoo where you can also find out more about the life and habits of alligators and the like. Much attention has been paid to making interaction with these animals as interactive as possible, also carving out a space for fun for the whole family.
The Holy Land Experience
If with Gatorland you thought you had seen it all regarding the bizarre themes of an amusement park, get ready to be amazed again. The Holy Land Experience is, in fact, a theme park dedicated exclusively to the events narrated by the Bible and to the life of Jesus. Inside you can watch shows inspired by the Holy Texts and walk among perfectly reconstructed buildings and streets, including the Temple of Jerusalem in front of which shows and plays are staged. It is one of the best places to visit in Orlando, and you can make your flight bookings using United Airlines Reservations options for the best deals and discount offers.