With a wide choice of theme parks, central Florida might seem like one big roller coaster, but there is also much natural and cultural beauty to explore. Orlando and its upscale neighbor, Winter Park, have museums, world-class restaurants, festivals, and sporting events that enhance the joy of the thrill rides, and add to the experience of visiting this colorful area.
Left The bustling main street at Disney’s Magic Kingdom® Above right Massive LEGO® giraffe at the entrance to the thrilling Imagination Zone, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
See Walt Disney’s vision come alive in four famous theme parks (see Walt Disney World® Resort).
Meet the Simpsons™ or visit Harry Potter’s™ Hogwarts™ at these entertainment theme parks (see Universal Studios Florida®).
Take a closer look at penguins and sea lions at SeaWorld®, watch dolphins at Discovery Cove®, and hop aboard thrilling water rides at Aquatica (see SeaWorld®, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove®).
Soar high above to get a spectacular bird’s-eye view of Central Florida from this observation wheel (see ICON Orlando).
Visit museums of art and science, watch championship basketball, and marvel at leaping alligators – a combination possible only in Orlando (see Orlando, Winter Park, and around).
At this LEGO®-themed park, kids can learn how many LEGO® blocks it would take to build the Statue of Liberty, and how they could do it at home (see LEGOLAND® Florida Resort).