The centrepiece of Walt Disney
World is the Magic Kingdom. Consisting of seven "lands" - Main Street USA,
Liberty Square, Adventureland, Frontierland, Mickey's Toontown Fair, Fantasyland
and Tomorrowland. More than any of the other Disney Parks, this is geared for
children. Enter on Main St., USA to capture the essence of early 20th-century
America. The architects employed "forced perspective" here, building the ground
floor of the shops 9/10ths of the normal size and making the second and third
stories progressively smaller. Walt describes his vision in the "Walt Disney
Movie" at the Hospitality House, to the right as you emerge from under the
railroad station. Late in the afternoon, catch the parade down Main St. which
showcases all of the Disney Characters.
Epcot Center
In 1966, Walt Disney dreamed up an "Experimental Prototype Community of
Tomorrow" which would evolve constantly to incorporate new ideas from U.S.
technology-eventually becoming a self-sufficient futuristic utopia. At present,
Epcot splits into Future World, where you can explore new technologies as well
as find adventure at sites like Test Track, and Honey I Shrunk the Audience, and
World Showcase allowing you to sample culture, architecture and dining from
throughout the world.
Disney MGM Studios
Disney-MGM Studios set out to create a "living movie set". Many familiar Disney
characters stroll through the park, as do a host of characters dressed as
directors, starlets, gossip columnists, and fans. Stunt shows and
mini-theatricals take place continually such as Indiana Jones Epic Stunt
Spectacular, the Backstage Studio Tour and Star Tours to name but a few. Disney
relative ABC-TV maintains a high profile and films programs there. Don't forget
to ride the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror!
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's newest theme park is the perfect addition to your vacation.
Attraction areas include Africa, Asia, Camp Minnie Mickey, Conservation Station,
Dinoland USA and the Safari Village. Tons of live animals spot the park for
everyone to enjoy. Cruise the Kilimanjaro safari and encounter zebras, tigers,
lions and elephants to start. Also walk the Pangani Exploration Trail to see
live gorillas and hippos and more. For extra excitement take the Countdown to
Extinction thrill ride in the Dinoland USA area or view life as the bugs do at
It's Tough to Be a Bug! Despite an earlier closing time than other parks (7pm),
the dinner crowd leaves around 5pm, taking long lines with them.
Kennedy Space Centre
The Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex provides an exhilarating and
educational experience of the space program. Whether touring the Rocket Garden,
or boarding a full-scale replica of the Space Shuttle Explorer, visitors are
guaranteed to gain a new perspective on the incredible feats accomplished by the
space program. For those old enough to remember it will be a chance to
reminisce, for the young ones will be a breathtaking experience to see a single
men put his foot onto the moon's surface at the Apollo/Saturn V Centre. The only
back-to-back twin IMAX® theatres in the world are located at the Kennedy Space
Centre Visitor Complex, showcasing three exciting motion pictures on screens
5-1/2 stories tall! These enormous screens and state of the art sound system
allow you to explore into the weightless environment of a space station, take a
peek at the future in 3-D and experience the thrilling sensation of space
flight.
Sea World
Sea World is an interactive adventure park that combines education,
research, and conservation while providing guests with more than 20 shows,
attractions, rides, and entertainment exhibits. The Journey to Atlantis
water-coaster ride will plunge through unexpected adventures ending on a steep
and fast fall. Come face-to-face with the incredible killer whale at the Shamu
Adventure. See a Rae breed and join in preservation efforts as you meet one of
the most gentle creatures at Manatees:The Last Generation?. The new Cirque de la
Mer (Circus of the Sea) a non-traditional circus that blends acrobatics, modern
dance, music and comedy will be a rare experience for the visitor. However, make
sure you check show times at your arrival and plan you day, or it will be a
continuous frustrating experience as you miss show after show.
Universal Studios Florida
Come to see a working TV and movie production studio. Experience
movie-themed rides such as The Mummy, Back to the Future The Ride and Terminator
2: 3-D. View the behind the scenes making of films with such attractions as
Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies, The Wild Wild Wild West Stunt Show
and Hercules & Zena: Wizards of the Screen. Kids will enjoy The Funtastic World
of Hanna-Barbera, E.T Adventure, and Barney's stage show.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure
Five themed islands with high tech thrill rides
and attractions with favourite cartoon characters. Start at the Port of Entry
and venture into Marvel SuperHero Island, Toon Lagoon, Jurassic Park, The Lost
Continent and Suess Landing.