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Busch Gardens

(888) 800-5447
9400 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
 

Theme Park Combining thrill rides with wonderful animal attractions, a day at Busch Gardens will delight everyone in the family. Also known as "The Dark Continent," the theme park is divided into nine different areas fashioned after locations in Africa. Morocco, at the park entrance, features shops, eateries and three theaters presenting great live shows. The Great Ape Domain, a three-acre habitat of Lowland Gorillas and chimpanzees, can be found in Nairobi. The largest collection of the park's animals can be found on the Serengeti Plain, where over 800 animals roam in a natural habitat setting. The highlight of Egypt, the newest section of Busch Gardens, is Montu, the southeast's longest and tallest inverted roller coaster. Timbuktu offers roller coasters and other midway rides, and Congo is host to Kumba, the southeast's fastest steel roller coaster. Stanleyville features two rides guaranteed to cool you off on a hot day; the Stanley Falls Log Flume and the Tanganyika Tidal Wave. The Bird Gardens and Land of the Dragons, an adventure play area for children, complete a tour of Busch Gardens.

Adventure Island

(813) 987-5600
4240 E Bougainvillea Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
 

Theme Park Owned by Busch Gardens, this 25-acre waterpark offers loads of twisting and turning slides and water attractions. Daredevils will be thrilled by high speed rides such as The Water Moccasin, a 6-story-high twisting, extra wide water slide, and Tampa Typhoon, a 76-foot near free-fall drop. Splash Attack, a 12-level tree house with more than 50 slides, water jets and rope climbs, guarantee younger visitors will be entertained for hours. The whole family can get into the fun at Paradise Lagoon, a giant swimming pool with waterfalls, jumping platforms, cannonball slides, and translucent water tubes.

Canoe Escape

(813) 986-2067
9335 E. Fowler Avenue Thonotosassa, FL 33592
 

Spend some quiet time enjoying the Hillsborough River on this one of a kind canoeing adventure. Explore the river through a 16,000-acre wilderness park and discover the natural Florida - birds, turtles, gators and more on a 2-hour to full-day, down stream paddling adventure with family, friends or business associates.

Sea World Orlando

(888) 800-5447
7007 SeaWorld Drive Orlando, FL 32821
 

There's no place in the world like SeaWorld. Where else can you touch dolphins, count the teeth on a shark and go face-to-face with amazing animals. But, if you think SeaWorld is only fish…come ride Kraken, Orlando's only floorless coaster. And just try to stay dry when Shamu comes a splashing because it doesn't get any closer than this.

Universal Studios Orlando

(407) 363-8000
6000 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819
 

From heart-pounding excitement of Terminator 2:3D, to Back to the Future The Ride, and Men in Black Alien Attack, ride the movies at the number one movie and television-based theme park in the world! ADA accessible. Spend a day of thrill of chills with rides like Twister, Terminator 2 3-D, and Men in Black Alien Attack. The kids will also enjoy A Day In The Park With Barney and Woody Woodpeckers Kid Zone.

Universal's Islands of Adventure

(407) 363-8000
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Florida‎
 

Experience innovative thrills and unexpected adventure through five distinct islands, featuring the REAL Jurassic Park, Marvel Super Hero Island, Seuss Landin and much more. Come and enjoy all the fun and excitement of rides and entertainment like you've never seen. Including, Toon Lagoon, Marvel Superhero Island, Jurassic Park, The Lost Continent and Seuss Landing. This is truly Orlando's "Next Generation of Theme Parks."

Disney's MGM Studios

(407) 939-6244
Disney-MGM Studios Access Rd, Orlando, Florida 32827
 

Spend a day in the excitement of the lights and action of Hollywood with the comforts of Florida. This park combines the glitz and glamour of the movies and music with the fun and adventure of roller coasters and rides the Disney way. more details

Disney's Epcot Center

(407) 824-4321‎
1510 North Avenue of the Stars, Lake Buena Vista, FL
 

Epcot is dedicated to the ageless delight of discovery. An exciting, fun and friendly place for the whole family, filled with high-tech playthings and countless delights from around the world. Spend the day having fun and learning. Enjoy all the hands on exhibits and ride, including the World Showcase, a one of the kind trip around the world by foot.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

(407) 824-4321‎
2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, FL‎
 

Magical adventures and exciting expeditions await you at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where storytelling magic has been unleashed and the imagination roams free. Experience the whimsy of the Festival of the Lion King show, the excitement of the new Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade and much, much, more! ADA accessible.

Disney's Magic Kingdom

(407) 938-3000‎
2901 Osceola Pkwy., Bay Lake, FL‎
 

Come spend the day with all of Disney Characters for a day of rides, attractions, and parades in the 8 different parts of the park. Including, Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown Fair, Tomorrowland, and the Parade Route. Popular park attractions include: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Cinderella's Castle, Country Bear Jamboree, The Hall of Presidents, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Swiss Family Treehouse, & so much more.

Cypress Gardens

(863) 324-2111‎
6000 Cypress gardens blvd, Winter Haven, FL‎
 

Over 200 acres of more than 8,000 varieties of plants and flowers, including water-ski performances, seasonal floral festivals, scenic boat rides, birds shows, fascinating museums, and even children's rides and games.