Theme Parks - Orlando simply has the best in the world...

This is where the Magic Begins!

Magic Kingdom - No visit to Walt Disney World is complete without a trip to Magic Kingdom, walk up Main Street USA to see the famous Walt Disney and Mickey statue, with Cinderella's Castle in the background (great place for your photo to be taken). 


Go to Frontierland and board the runaway train in the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride, then chill out (i.e. get wet) on Splash Mountain!

A must see is Mickey's PhilharMagic 3-D show, our verdict..'simply excellent'.. 




Magic Kingdom has all of the Disney magic and atmosphere, and it appeals to all age groups. Try and see one of the parades ( both day and night time parades are held), although you'll have to find a good viewing spot early, as it does fills up quickly. This is also the place to go for buying all of your Disney gifts and memorabilia, as it has a widest choice of Disney shops and stores.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice!

Disney-MGM Studios - Offering a faster pace than Magic Kingdom, MGM Studios is the place to go for an action packed day. Get aboard a starspeeder on the Star Tours ride, or enjoy the thrills of the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular.

Fancy being in the hot seat? Then participate in 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' for your chance to win a prize on this realistic TV set of the famous show.

Don't miss the Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade in this cavalcade of fun..

 

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is without doubt one of the best rides in Orlando at the moment. Every ride is random, as you zoom down corridors and drop 13 floors in a matter of seconds...it just doesn't get any better (or scarier) than this!

How fast can you drop!

Follow this with a ride on the Rock 'n' Roller coaster, featuring Aerosmith's music, and speed around nearly 3,500 feet of track.

Then there is the Lights, Motor, Action live stunt show. Featuring a Parisian film set, this show has fast cars, motorbikes and jet ski's in a fast moving stunt show. After the action, you then get to see the 'tricks of the trade' used by film-makers.

Stay on into the evening for the awe-inspiring 'Fantasmic' show. Set within a stadium arena surrounding a lake, this show has fire, water, music and light, and is a spectacle not to be missed.

Animal Kingdom - with over 100-acres of realistic African savannah, this is the place to see animals roaming in the wild. At the center of the park is the spectacular Tree of Life, which is hand-carved with hundreds of intricate symbols.

Right underneath the Tree of Life is the excellent 'It's Tough to be a Bug' 3-D show, based on the film, It's a Bug' Life.

Don't miss the live show 'Festival of the Lion King' and make sure you catch 'Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade.Cool off on the Kali River Rapids and then enjoy a ride on the Kilimanjaro Safari.

Animal Kingdom is made up of seven distinct areas: oasis; camp minnie-mickey;discovery island;africa;rafiki's planet watch;asia and dinoland USA. Not scared of heights!...then get on the train for the 'Mount Everest' ride.

Epcot during the Flower Show

EPCOT - Visit the World Showcase at Epcot, and you will find yourself transported to different countries, from Norway to Morocco, Mexico or China. Make sure that you don't miss the Illuminations symphony of music, lasers and fireworks, which is held every evening.

The famous ' Honey, I Shrunk the Audience' 3-D show is highly recommended...

Mission SPACE - the best VR ride!

Mission SPACE is definitely not for the faint-hearted. This has to be one of the most realistic simulators in the world, as you do genuinely feel the G-Force of a blast-off. If you still feel the need for speed after this, then try out Test Track and find out what it feels like to be a crash test dummy!

After these two rides, you can 'relax' a little while exploring the depths of the ocean floor in the 'Living Seas'.

SeaWorld - In our humble opinion, simply one of the best parks in Orlando, you never tire of it. Thrills are to be had on Kraken, a floor less roller coaster that twists, turns and loops. It's high and fast..so be warned!

Another great ride is Journey to Atlantis. This is a clever combination of roller coaster and water ride..you'll get very wet when just when you think it is all over!

Journey to Atlantis

Cool off after these thrills by enjoying the frozen wastes of the Wild Arctic. A simulated helicopter ride takes you to your arctic venue, which features amazing and realistic panoramas complete with wildlife (beluga whales, polar bears and walruses.

Visit Dolphin Cove to get close to these amazing animals (don't forget your camera). If sharks are for you, walk through the worlds longest underwater acrylic tunnel in Shark Encounter.

Make certain that you don't miss the fantastic Shamu show, simply stunning and well worth getting wet for (and the water is very, very cold)! 

Prepare to get WET!!

The latest attraction from Seaworld is an exciting Waterpark experience that is unlike anything you've ever seen before. Aquatica is well worth a visit, it is a complete day out in its own right and numbers allowed in are limited so make sure that you get there early.

Universal Studios - Offering an amazing mixture of film sets, shows, attractions and thrill rides, Universal has something for everyone.

This is the best known movie and television based Theme Park, made up of six distinctive areas: Hollywood; Production Central; New York; San Francisco/Amity;World Expo and Kids Zone.

Plunge yourself into total darkness on the Revenge of the Mummy ride in New York or face up to Jaws in Hollywood/Amity.

Make time to enjoy Shrek 4-D in Production Central, and the fantastic Terminator 2 :3-D show in Hollywood.

Finish your day with an interactive ride with the Men in Black: Alien Attack at World Expo.

Universal City Walk offers entertainment late into the evenings, with a mixture of shops, restaurants, cinemas, performers and nightclubs.

If you want to enjoy a great meal after a hard day in the park, then take the opportunity to visit the largest Hard Rock cafe in the world, right next to the Universal Studios entrance...

Islands of Adventure - The newer of these two parks, Islands of Adventure is made up of five islands, each with a distinct flavor based on your favorite comic-book heroes. The park is very quirky in its nature, and is totally different from Universal, almost like stepping into an alien world.

Dare you ride the Incredible Hulk roller coaster, or thrill at the drop of Doctor Doom's Fearfall. Fancy a really fast thrill ride, then go on Duelling Dragons (although you have to do it twice if you want to do it properly)!

Fancy getting very wet?.. then ride the Jurassic Park River Adventure or try out the excellent flume ride Dudley Do-Rights Ripsaw Falls.

You can't leave Islands of Adventure without a visit to see Spiderman, a 3-D thrill ride that features a stunning 'drop' from the top of a skyscraper.

Take the very oung ones to meet with the Cat in the Hat at Suess Landing..

Latest addition to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter...our first visit there will be in November 2011, so watch this space for news and images of this exciting new attraction.