The Disney World and Florida area is full of fabulous amusement and theme parks. These are central to most vacations here along with the sunny skies and warm weather. Find Disney World vacation rental homes close to your favorite theme park or find a new amusement park to explore with our Disney World Parks and Florida Theme Parks reference guide.

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Florida Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

• Walt Disney World: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney/MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The largest entertainment resort in the world and well worth an extended visit.
• Universal Orlando consists of two theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk (a night-time entertainment destination). Universal Orlando Resort is the largest property owned by Universal Studios Theme Parks and is also the second-largest resort in Greater Orlando, after the Walt Disney World Resort.
• Boomers! Parks is a chain of family amusement centers which feature indoor activities including carousels, kiddie swings, restaurants, musical shows and video arcades; and outdoor activities including miniature golf, kiddie rides, bumper boats, batting cages, go-karts, kiddie roller coasters, and laser tag. Located in Boca Raton or Dania Beach, Florida.
• Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay is a 335 acre African-themed animal theme park and is also known for it's amazing roller coasters. Find a Tampa vacation rental nearby.
• Dinosaur World features over 150 life size dinosaur sculptures and is located in Plant City, Florida, about a one hour drive from Kissimmee.
• Fun Spot Action Park is located in Orlando on 4.7 acres. This fun-filled amusement park has 17 attractions, including four multi-level go-kart tracks, seven thrill rides and six kiddie rides. There are many Orlando vacation homes nearby.
• The Holy Land Experience is a spectacular, biblical theme park and museum located in Orlando. Designed to replicate the architecture and themes of 1st century Israel.
• Legoland Florida is a planned theme park encompassing 145 acres in Winter Haven, Florida.
• Lion Country Safari is a drive-through safari park located in Loxahatchee (near West Palm Beach). Founded in 1967, it claims to be the first 'cageless zoo' in the US.
• Marineland is billed as "the world's first oceanarium" and is an entertainment and swim-with-the-dolphins facility.
• Old Town offers shopping, dining, entertainment attractions, amusement park and car cruises in Kissimmee.
• Sam's Fun City is located in Pensacola and offers 20 rides and attractions for kids of every age. It's also the Gulf Coast home of Rocky and Bullwinkle.
• SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park and marine-life based zoological park. When combined with its neighbor Discovery Cove and the Aquatica waterpark, it forms a larger entertainment complex devoted to Earth's oceans and the array of life that inhabits them.
• Silver Springs in Ocala, features national music acts, live animal exhibits, glass bottom boat rides and nature tours.
• Weeki Wachee Springs is a natural tourist attraction located in Weeki Wachee, Florida where underwater performances by "mermaids" can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River. A waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, and boat rides are also part of the attraction.

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Other Central Florida & Disney World Area Travel Articles:

• Disney World Map of Rental Communities and Sectors
• Disney World Area Travel Guide
• Florida Travel Guide
• Things to Do in Florida
• Disney World Area Map of Rental Communities and Sectors
• Beaches of Florida
• 40 Years of Disney World Ticket Prices – A Cost Comparison
• Kissimmee Travel Guide