Guide to Orlando Amusement Parks

If you are in Miami, hurry up to see something grand and impressive. No, it's not the ocean. These are Orlando parks! Just 3.5 hours away is the most amazing city where your and your children’s favorite cartoon characters live.

One of the biggest attractions in Florida is the amusement parks in Orlando: the famous Disneyland, as well as more than 80 other parks. This has made the city the fastest growing city in the state. The idea of the legendary Disney to build a park on 11 thousand hectares of land in 1965 was brought to life. And today this miracle welcomes numerous guests of the city.

Theme parks, attractions, water parks and zoos occupy a huge area. There is even private transport between parts of the parks and between the parks themselves.

Comfortable hotels are open at entertainment centers for those who do not have the strength to get home or to their hotel. The hotel for the most avid amusement park fans is located right between Universal Park and Disney.

What to visit

The main parks in Orlando are theme parks of various movie universes, zoos and dolphinariums, and the eternal Disneyland. There are huge water parks of various types, fortunately the resort climate allows for the best possible arrangement of water entertainment areas, amusement parks.

As for the slides and attractions that are in all parts of the parks, they really give the most powerful adrenaline. Orlando knows how to tickle your nerves. This is Florida, where many people go skydiving before breakfast. To surprise and shock such people you need to create something special. The amusement parks in Orlando can blow your mind. Look for the coolest slides and incredible sensations closer to the island.

The best parks in Orlando are an amazing, huge theme park in the universe of Harry Potter, Transformers, and Jurassic Park. The best architects in the gaming industry recreate elements of movie universes with incredible precision. The park with the Mummy is very popular. The impressions can be very acute. Exhibits change, new parks are built, new exciting attractions appear.

Orlando theme parks

If you make a rating of amusement parks in Orlando for family vacations, then Epcot Center will definitely be in the top five. Here are pavilions of 11 countries with their cuisines, cultures, etc. The attractions here provide the opportunity to see dinosaurs, ride racing cars, visit the inside of a person, etc. In general, an adult Disneyland.

The youngest among the best parks in Orlando is Animal Kingdom. It includes a large number of attractions based on the animal world of the African continent and Asia. From a local hotel you can observe the life of animals.

Universal Studio is a unique park in Orlando that allows you to see the entire filmmaking process from the inside. There are attractions from the films “Terminator”, “Back to the Future”, “Men in Black”, etc. In 2006, this park was replenished with attractions “Shrek” and “The Mummy”.

Sea World Orlando occupies a special place among Orlando parks. It is the largest water park. There are many roller coasters, water slides, various performances with marine animals, 3D shows, etc. In the Disneyland science center, marine life is raised and studied. Animals for the films “Flipper”, “Free Willy”, etc. were raised here. It will be extremely interesting for both children and adults.

Disneyland in Orlando

Walt Disney World is a world of fairy tales and magic. Being there you forget about time, about age. The scenery, characters, music and atmosphere separate you from reality.

Disney World in Orlando is a colossal entertainment complex that includes four main theme parks and two water parks:

• Magic Kingdom;
• EPCOT;
• Disney's Hollywood Studios;
• Disney's Animal Kingdom;
• Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

Dream parks open their doors from 9 to 21. Admission is paid:

• 1 day — from $124;
• 10 days — from $440 ;
• Annual subscription — from $779.

Plus expenses for souvenirs and food.

You will have to pay $30 for the nearest parking.

There are so many people who want to visit this place that the queue for the attraction can last more than an hour. It is important to know the entertainment program well so as not to stand in line for the most interesting things. This is a fabulous city where you can get lost.

It doesn’t matter if you decide to stay for a couple of days or come to Disneyland for just one day, in any case, stay until the evening. You will be surprised by the “Fantazmatic” water show. It is accompanied by special effects, stunts, a laser show, and a costume parade of cartoon characters cheerfully singing their favorite songs. At the end of the show, everyone will be treated to an unprecedented fireworks display. You won't see anything like this anywhere.

Contact American Butler, they will provide the services of a guide who will show you the most interesting places, saving you time searching for the right entertainment.

Universal Studios Orlando

Do you want to get into the scenery of your favorite films? Then Universal Studios is for you - a mix of reality and fiction. While there, you will be surprised at how realistic everything is done. The attention to detail is amazing.

Universal Studios is represented by two main parks and a water attraction:

• Universal Studios Florida;
• Universal's Islands of Adventure;
• Universal's Volcano Bay.

Be sure to check out the 4D attractions. They are so exciting that they cannot be compared with the usual black booths installed in every entertainment center. For extreme sports enthusiasts, they offer a ride down a slide as tall as a sixteen-story building. There are also water slides. There are a lot of people on the slides, you can wait for hours. That's why American Butler recommends using an express ticket. With it, entry to the slides is provided without queuing.

The park opens at 9 and closes at 21. This pleasure costs from $124 for one day, and from $200 for two days. In addition to the two theme parks, we recommend visiting the local clubs, restaurants, shops and cinemas along City Walk.

Universal Studios is a must-visit for those who want to feel like they are on the other side of the screen.

Secrets of a perfect holiday in the parks

By following these tips, you will be able to see many times more than other tourists, save your family budget and get the most comfortable vacation possible.

1. 01.Come to the parks during off-season times

The entertainment program and attractions are all at the same high level, but there are significantly fewer people. Accordingly, you don’t have to wait for hours for your turn for entertainment. American Butler recommends visiting periods:

• From early November to Thanksgiving
• From early April to early May.

It is optimal to come during school and student periods. During the holidays the parks are crowded. The queues for attractions, cafes, and shops are long.

1. 02.Stay overnight at a themed hotel within the park

This will provide a number of benefits:

• Universal Studios hotels provide entry to Adventure Island an hour earlier than the official opening;
• proximity of the hotel to attractions;
• a developed transfer system from the hotel to the parks and back;
• beautiful themed area;
• the opportunity to order your child’s favorite cartoon character to wish him a happy birthday.

1. 03.Spend a few days in the parks

The vast territory and variety of entertainment cannot be covered in one day. An excess of emotions and physical fatigue will not allow you to feel the whole atmosphere. A minimum of two days is required. With children, even a week will not be enough to fully satisfy the enthusiasm of young visitors.

Do you want to visit as much entertainment as possible and see the most interesting shows? Contact American Butler for travel assistance. They will organize the optimal route and take care of places to rest and have a snack. You don’t have to waste time studying entertainment programs, everything will be done for you.

1. 04.Based on the age of the children when choosing parks

The ideal age for children who will be interested in parks is from 5 to 14 years old. The younger ones will not yet understand all the delights, since they will not be allowed access to the attractions, but the older ones think that they have outgrown these entertainments.

With children from 3 to 7 years old, it is better to go to Disney. It's more light-hearted fun, without elements that might leave an overly edgy experience. Funny life-size puppets with well-trained animators walk around the park, there are colorful and safe carousels, and special children's attractions.

A few more important tips

1. 01.Exclude parks from your summer trip
   The intense heat will prevent you from fully enjoying your vacation.
2. 02.Arrive at the park early
   By arriving an hour before opening, you have a chance to get on the slides without queues.
3. 03.Purchase a rain jacket outside the park
   Some slides do not allow their visitors to get away with it. The spectators also get a portion of the splashes. This will allow you to save money since they cost many times more on the territory of the attraction. Mickey Mouse ears are also a must-buy outside of the parks. Without them, you will stand out from the crowd, and on the territory you will pay exorbitant prices for them.
4. 04.You can bring your own snacks
   Orlando's amusement parks are filled with cafes, ice cream vendors, restaurants and eateries. It is not forbidden to have a normal homemade snack with you in case of a long line. Bring a salad shaker and sandwiches. Be sure to bring drinking water bottles. Place wet wipes and toilet paper in a compact travel bag just in case. It would be wise to take the necessary medications, adhesive plaster, antipyretic and sunscreen.
5. 05.Convenience comes first
   Think over your wardrobe. Expect long walks and extreme slides. Wear comfortable clothes. Do not wear flowing clothes to avoid getting caught on the moving parts of the rides. Wear shoes that are as comfortable as possible and sporty. Give preference to sneakers over stilettos. Protect your feet from calluses. Sunglasses, Panama hats, sun capes - and you're ready for adventure!
6. 06.Special Queue Lines Single Riders
   will save time. The parks offer all visitors absolutely free access to attractions through a line intended for visitors without a group. They fill the remaining spaces. Often through this line you can go to the desired entertainment in a few minutes.
7. 07.Fast passes
   Buy a fast pass if you don't want to wait 40 minutes in each line. With a fast pass you will also have to stand in line, not at least half as long.
8. 08.Take a program of activities and entertainment
   With it you will know what, where, when is happening. The number of entertainment events is tightly included in the daily schedule. Contact American Butler, they will help with the organization and you won’t waste your time.