If you’re heading to Orlando, chances are high that you'll visit at least one of the city's amusement parks. Our guide details which parks are best for the thrill-seekers and which attractions go above and beyond, including the best dining options.
LessEPCOT® has four worlds to explore: World Nature, World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Showcase. You can learn about science, technology, and nature, and then visit 11 countries at themed pavilions representing Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the US, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Dine and drink regional cuisine, join Remy on a culinary adventure around Gusteau's Restaurant, and then fly over world landmarks on Soarin' Around the World.
If you’re looking for the quintessential Walt Disney World® Resort experience, make a beeline for Magic Kingdom® Park, where the magic dates back to its opening in 1971. Younger visitors will enjoy riding Peter Pan's Flight or “it's a small world” in Fantasyland, or spinning on the iconic tea cups. The Haunted Mansion is always a favorite, with grinning ghosts joining you in your cart as you travel through the ride. Grab a Walt Disney World® park hopper ticket to make the most of your visit.
Universal Orlando Resort™ welcomed the first guests to this brand-new amusement park in spring 2025, and visitors have been raving about it ever since. You have five worlds to choose from at Universal Epic Universe™: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™–Ministry of Magic; Super Nintendo World™; How to Train Your Dragon™–Isle of Berk; Dark Universe; and Celestial Park. Play a game of real-life Mario Kart™ and then pose with Hiccup and Toothless before dining on butterbeer crepes.
You'll feel like you are on a movie set as soon as you step foot into Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Join the Resistance to escape the First Order on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and then board the favorite family coaster, Slinky Dog Dash, on a thrilling ride through Toy Story Land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios® is known for its stage shows that range from a Frozen sing-along to Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular.
If you prefer a more laid-back, immersive amusement park experience, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® is the spot for you. This park focuses on conservation and wildlife, with winding paths and quiet areas to escape the crowds. You can certainly find some adrenaline-fueled rides here, but it's the over-the-top Disney® theming and animal exhibits that make this park a favorite. Leave time for the Winged Encounters - The Kingdom Takes Flight show, a Disney-fied take on birdwatching.
This little sister to the original Hollywood location opened in 1990 and has been delighting guests ever since, with immersive lands, thrilling rides, and live shows. While you can pack it into a one-day stop, Universal Studios Florida™ can be a destination in itself. If you plan to visit over multiple days, maximize your time with admission to all four parks, including Universal Epic Universe™, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Universal Volcano Bay™, and Universal Islands of Adventure™.
Similar to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal Islands of Adventure™ is all about the immersive lands, character meet-and-greets, and movie magic. It sets itself apart with all the action-packed rides on offer, from Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ to Jurassic World VelociCoaster™. There are plenty of themed restaurants to refuel between rides, plus water rides to cool off on a hot Florida day.
If you’re traveling with the five-and-under set, you'll want to plan a day at Peppa Pig Theme Park. Designed for preschoolers and their grown-ups, this park offers kid-size rides and plenty of play spaces where you can climb a treehouse and explore a fort. Plus, the park is conveniently located next to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, where you can prebook skip-the-line admission to LEGOLAND® with the option to upgrade to include entry to Peppa Pig Theme Park.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is, unsurprisingly, full of LEGO®-inspired rides, from roller coasters for bigger kids to LEGO® boats your family can captain themselves. For little ones, the DUPLO® Tot Spot offers a small slide and playhouse in the shade, and the DUPLO® Train will take you on a ride through farms, campgrounds, and more. To save money on Orlando theme park tickets, book an overnight stay at one of the three LEGOLAND® Hotel properties, and snag a package that includes park passes.