Busch Gardens

African-themed family entertainment park with world class live entertainment indoors and out, thrilling rides, roller coasters, animal habitats and shows. Just 30 minutes from the house. Busch Gardens has several of the southeast's largest roller coasters including the new Gwazi dueling wooden roller coaster. This park is always a hit for those on vacation in the Tampa Bay area.

Walt Disney World

You and your family-members will love Disney World. A must go!

It has often been said that the true essence of Disney magic can be experienced simply by stepping foot inside the Magic Kingdom. Opened in 1971, the venerable theme park has withstood more than three decades of changing cultures, a constantly shifting social climate, and an explosion of technology that has left lesser places outdated and obsolete. Yet, somehow, the Magic Kingdom continues to remain the undisputed king of Theme Parks, drawing more yearly visitors than any other.

How the Magic Kingdom has managed to maintain its charm and appeal over the years is a lesson in simplicity. It has stayed true to its original vision, a place where families could gather in a clean and safe environment to enjoy the time they spend together. No trip to Disney World is complete without visiting the Magic Kingdom. For veteran visitors to Walt Disney World, visiting the Magic Kingdom is like visiting an old friend. To first time visitors, they find themselves quickly, and almost helplessly, transported back to their childhood.

The Magic Kingdom is divided into five distinct areas (lands), arranged in a spoke-like formation, all meeting at the top of Main Street USA right in front of Cinderella Castle. The five lands consist of Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Liberty Square and Adventureland.  Each land is themed to its appropriate title and maintaining that theme is paramount to the parks operation. A vast network of underground tunnels connect all sections of the Magic Kingdom, thus preventing guests from seeing any of the necessary "behind the scenes" operations, and preventing cast members from one land from having to walk through another. Well, that was the original idea anyway - recent changes to park policy now allow cast members to walk freely through the park in whatever outfit they happen to be wearing. 

The Magic Kingdom contains some real "don't miss" attractions, depending on what age bracket you fall in.  One of this parks strengths is the cross-generational appeal of many of it's better attractions. Splash Mountain is a good example.  It's not unusual to see three generations of family members riding together.  Most spectacular of all Disney's parks are the parades and fireworks displayed at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando.  Most notably, the current combo of the "Wishes" fireworks show, and the perennial nighttime favorite, Spectromagic.  If these two performances don't impress you, then you're already dead and no one's bothered to tell you.

SeaWorld

Visit he marine animal adventure park Seaworld with the fascinating and fun dolphins, killer whales and seal shows. See polar bears, penguins, sting rays in recreations of their natural habitats. Rides include the awesome Kraken roller coaster and the Journey to Atlantis. Another vacation favorite.

Universal Studios

Movie studio based theme park with first-rate exciting rides, 3-D shows, and movie sets and attractions. Rides and shows include Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time, Back to the Future the Ride, Earthquake - the Big One. Be a star at Universal Studios Orlando.


Hardrock Cafe

Located at Universal Studios Orlando,  this cafe is the largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world and features memorabilia from artists like Bob Dylan, the Beatles, KISS, Elvis, and many more. With large, statuesque pillars, it stands majestically as a Roman Coliseum of rock, and boasts more pieces of rock 'n' roll memorabilia than any other location. The site includes not only a vast, multilevel Cafe, but throw in Hard Rock Live Orlando, a 3,000-person concert/party venue, and you've got a winner. Come on down when you wanna rock!

Wet'n Wild

Wet 'n Wild - Orlando, voted by Amusement Business magazine as America's number - one water park. Honored by Aquatic's International as the first true water park, Wet 'n Wild's world-class signature thrill rides and quality service offer something for fun-lovers of all ages, with over 30 action-packed acres of slides and flumes, surf and sun. Big fun for the whole family.


Gatorland

For over half a century, Gatorland has been creating fond vacation memories for millions of visitors who have entered through its gaping gator mouth entrance. Families, friends and employees alike have ventured through the glass double doors on their way to a journey through this natural, low-tech adventure. Located between Orlando and Kissimmee on the South Orange Blossom Trail, Gatorland is one of Central Florida's oldest attractions, and provides a unique and natural alternative to the larger theme parks of today.

Kennedy Space Center

Tours and exhibits of the world famous space port. For all vacationing on the west coast of Florida, the Kennedy Space Center 
is a nice alternative to the theme parks.