Orlando Theme Parks and Florida Day Trips
Plan your vacation around the parks your group most wants to visit, with time between busy days to enjoy your vacation home. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld offer different experiences; the listings below also include water parks and day trips farther afield.
Check admission requirements, opening dates, height restrictions and current attractions with each operator. Travel times depend on your resort and traffic. Visit our Orlando theme park and attraction tickets guide for help comparing ticket options.
Magic Kingdom
| Make time for Cinderella Castle, Disney storytelling and a mix of family rides and bigger thrills. Check the day’s entertainment schedule before deciding when to arrive and which experiences matter most to your group. | |
| Location: | Walt Disney World Resort, Bay Lake, Florida, United States |
| Phone: | (407) 939-5277 |
| Read our park guide | |
EPCOT
| Explore World Showcase alongside rides and experiences across EPCOT. A visit can mix attractions with dining and seasonal events, so check the calendar and plan time to walk between areas. | |
| Location: | Walt Disney World Resort, Bay Lake, Florida, U.S. |
| Phone: | (407) 939-5277 |
| Read our park guide | |
Animal Kingdom
| Combine wildlife experiences with Disney attractions in a park centered on nature and adventure. Check current attractions and operating hours when planning your day, as areas and experiences change over time. | |
| Location: | Walt Disney World Resort, Bay Lake, Florida, United States |
| Phone: | (407) 939-5277 |
| Read our park guide | |
Hollywood Studios
| Step into movie-inspired experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Choose your priority rides and shows before arriving, and check height requirements for younger guests. | |
| Location: | Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL 32830 |
| Phone: | (407) 939-5277 |
| Read our park guide | |
Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure
| Explore Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, each with its own rides and themed areas. Confirm which parks your ticket includes and whether you need park-to-park access for your plans. Epic Universe is a separate Universal theme park; see its listing below. | |
| Phone: | (407) 363-8000 |
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SeaWorld Orlando
| Mix roller coasters with marine-life exhibits and presentations at SeaWorld Orlando. Review the attraction guide and daily schedule to plan a day that suits both thrill-seekers and younger guests. | |
| Location: | 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 |
| Phone: | (407) 545-5550 |
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Aquatica
| Choose Aquatica Orlando for water slides, pools and areas designed for different ages. Check height requirements, operating dates and which extras are included before buying tickets. | |
| Location: | 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821 |
| Phone: | (407) 545-5550 |
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Adventure Island
| Adventure Island is a Tampa water park with slides, pools and a lazy river. Treat it as a separate day trip from the Orlando area and check its seasonal opening calendar before travelling. | |
| Location: | 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 |
| Phone: | (813) 884-4386 |
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Discovery Cove
| Discovery Cove offers a reservation-based day with snorkeling and other water experiences. Compare the package details carefully: a dolphin swim and additional experiences depend on the option booked and eligibility requirements. | |
| Location: | 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 |
| Phone: | (407) 513-4600 |
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Busch Gardens
| Plan a Tampa day trip for roller coasters, animal viewing and live entertainment. Allow for the journey from your vacation home, and check the park map and schedule before setting off. | |
| Location: | 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 |
| Phone: | (813) 884-4386 |
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Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
| Disney’s tropical-themed water park offers a surf pool, water slides and a lazy river. It can close for refurbishment or weather, so check Disney’s calendar before making plans. Shark Reef is no longer an attraction. | |
| Location: | Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida; see Disney’s park map for directions |
| Phone: | (407) 939-5277 |
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Blizzard Beach
| Disney’s snow-themed water park combines slides with areas for smaller children and places to unwind. Check current opening dates, height requirements and ticket inclusions when choosing a water-park day. | |
| Location: | 1534 W Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830 |
| Phone: | (407) 939-5277 |
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Silver Springs
| For a nature-focused day trip near Ocala, explore Silver Springs State Park and its glass-bottom boat experiences. This is a state park rather than a conventional theme park; check activity availability and any separate tour charges. | |
| Location: | 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, FL 34488 |
| Phone: | (352) 261-5840 |
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Gatorland
| See alligators, crocodiles and other animals at this long-established Orlando attraction. Review show times and the requirements for optional adventures before choosing your tickets. | |
| Location: | 14501 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837 |
| Phone: | (407) 855-5496 |
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Universal Epic Universe
Explore five themed worlds, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Confirm that your ticket includes Epic Universe and check its specific location when planning transport.
Phone: (407) 363-8000
