Florida is theme park country. If you''re looking for a vacation packed with thrilling rides and fantasy adventures, Florida''s theme parks are definitely the place for your family''s next vacation. Here are some of the many theme parks Florida has to offer:
The fantasy of Walt Disney World deserves special mention. Florida''s Walt Disney World has four world-famous theme parks for your entire family to enjoy. If you love Disney World, be sure to set aside a day for each of these Florida theme parks on your vacation:
Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney World''s famous fantasy world is filled with attractions for all ages. From the thrill of Space Mountain to Cinderella''s Castle, your family will delight in a tremendous variety of activites.
Epcot Center: Marvel at all the wonders of the world around you while learning about the power of imagination. Watch some of the spectacular shows and dream high-tech dreams in Future World.
MGM Studios: It''s a backstage pass to show business. Learn the secrets of the entertainment business, all with entertaining shows and rides. If you love scary thrills, don''t miss the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which drops you 13 stories through an elevator shaft.
Animal Kingdom: Go on adventures with nature and animals, both real and imaginary. Go back in time 65 million years to meet the dinosaurs and journey deep into the heart of a rainforest on a Disney World river rapids adventure.
Busch Gardens Tampa is another hot spot among Florida''s theme parks. For high adventure and wild rides, you''ll definitely want Busch Gardens in your vacation plan. Find yourself deep in the heart of Africa''s wildest terrain, surrounded by exotic creatures and critters of all kinds. Not simply a zoo, Busch Gardens Tampa offers over 2,700 animals, live shows, exciting rides, restaurants, and shopping.
While roaming the wilds of the Serengeti Plain and the Congo, make sure you don''t miss Busch Gardens Tampa''s newest attraction, SheiKra. It is the nation''s first dive coaster. It carries passengers to a height of 200 feet then throws them back down at 70 miles per hour. With a ride time of over three minutes, this giant coaster features a 138-foot drop through an underground tunnel, and a 360-degree climbing carousel...definitely not for the faint of heart.