The Top 5 Overlooked Theme Parks in Orlando
When many people think of Orlando, they automatically think of Disney World and other Disney resorts. There are many other places to visit in Orlando that are fun for the whole family. With the right hotel and Orlando transportation choices, you can easily take in all that Orlando has to offer. Check out these parks to make your Orlando vacation complete.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay is a wonderful wild animal, fun-filled time. Kids love to see all the animals they see in books. They also learn about many other different animals they have more than likely not come in contact with before.
For the adults, there are some great coasters that will get your heart pumping and offer a ton of excitement and thrill. Like Disney, they also have shows. These shows are usually located in a diner setting or along the walk ways.
Seaworld Orlando
Seaworld is an Orlando theme park that delves into the ocean and lets you see what aquatic life is like. Not only will you get to see killer whales and dolphins perform tricks at shows, you will also be able to see all the other animals from the aquatic world, like penguins.
Seaworld also has some great rides to enjoy. They have an exciting roller coaster called Kraken that takes you on an amazing ride. If you like coasters, you can also go on the Manta which is also a great pick.
Kids will especially enjoy Shamu’s Happy Harbor. This area is filled with many great rides for the kids as well as sites to see. No trip is complete without visiting Shamu! If you want further adventure, check out Aquatica or Discovery Cove, right next to Seaworld.
Wet n’ Wild
If you are looking for a great time at a water park, check out Wet and Wild. This is an exciting water park that has been an Orlando feature for many years. They have fast paced water slides as well as a calming lazy river. It is a nice change up from the traditional park where you walk around all day. This gives you an opportunity to float on by and enjoy Florida’s sunny weather.
Cypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens was Florida’s first official theme park. This park is lined with beautiful botanic gardens that are absolutely breathtaking. You can see them by foot or by boat. There are many live shows with singing and dancing throughout the day. They boast over 8,000 different flowers and plants and have a butterfly sanctuary as well as an aviary. It’s a great way to spend a low key day in Orlando.
Disney Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
Disney has two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, which are often overlooked because of Disney’s other popular parks. They each offer a unique experience. Blizzard Beach has one of the World’s tallest and fastest free falling slides. The concept behind Blizzard Beach is a ski resort setting- in Florida!
Typhoon Lagoon lets you snorkel with real sharks and also offers a surf pool. The surf pool is what most people remember the most when they leave. You can spend hours and hours in the surf pool and not even know it.
As you can see, Orlando is full of some great overlooked theme parks. These hidden jewels are less crowded than some of the more popular parks and are cheaper too.
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