Theme Parks
Turn Your Trip into a Vacation
Orlando is home to several theme parks, with three major parks within 20 miles of the Orlando Airport.
Disney World (15.5 miles)
Disney World is home to 4 theme parks and 2 water parks with attractions to keep guests of all ages entertained. With several transportation options available, you should be able to make it to the parks in around 30 minutes from the hotel. Disney is a great option for anybody bringing the whole family. We've included a breakdown of each park below:
- Magic Kingdom: Home to the iconic Cinderella Castle, Magic Kingdom is divided into several themed "lands", from Frontierland to Tomorrowland. Enjoy a ride on Splash Mountain, or shop on the park's beautiful Main Street. This park is the epicenter of all things Disney World
- EPCOT: Experience the future in Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. EPCOTis also home to the World Showcase. Experience 11 different countries right from the park
- Hollywood Studios: Disney's tribute to old Hollywood, Hollywood Studios brings the magic of show business right to you, with several rides based off of famous movies and entertainment icons.
- Animal Kingdom: Experience a safari from the comfort of home. While Animal Kingdom is a fully operational theme park, it is also home to over 2,000
animals, giving them over 110 acres to roam free. - Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon: Disney is also home to two waterparks. Blizzard Beach is themed after a ski resort, while Typhoon Lagoon is based off of a beautiful lagoon that was struck by a Typhoon. Stop by too cool off after a day of educational sessions.
Universal Studios (15.5 miles)
With two theme parks and one water park, Universal Studios houses tons of attractions based off of popular movies. With attractions based off of their animated films and the wildly popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios allows you to immerse yourself into some of your favorite films. Universal's Parks include:
- Universal Studios: From classic movies to new age animated films, Universal studios has a ride for everybody. Defeat the aliens in Men in Black Alien Attack, travel to ET's home planet, or take a ride on the Hogwarts Express.
- Islands of Adventure: Experience the other half of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visit attractions based off of your favorite Marvel heroes, and cool off on one of their several water rides. Islands of adventure is right next door, so you can walk from park to park throughout the day!
SeaWorld (12.1 miles)
Experience marine life up close in this ocean-themed park. SeaWorld combines amusement park attractions with an aquarium, giving you an experience like no other. Ride sea-animal themed roller coasters and watch shows featuring some of the ocean's most admired animals, such as bottlenose dolphins and Orca whales. SeaWorld is a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole family.
