{"id":21299,"date":"2025-03-18T01:10:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T00:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/guide\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T23:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T21:26:13","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/theme-parks\/guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Theme park guide – The big overview for your vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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THEME PARKS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Theme Park Guide | all Amusement Parks at a Glance<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Anyone who has ever been to Florida knows that there is no way around theme parks <\/a>. But with the sheer selection of theme parks, water worlds, roller coasters and interactive shows, it’s easy to lose track. Universal Studios<\/a>, Walt Disney World<\/a>, Seaworld, Legoland<\/a> – all advertise with superlatives, but which park<\/strong> really meets your expectations? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When planning your vacation, you are often faced with questions such as: “Where is there more for small children?”, “Which park offers the best roller coasters?”, or “Is a combined ticket worth it?” This is exactly where our theme park guide comes in. Instead of general hymns of praise or endless advertising descriptions, we provide a compact, structured overview<\/strong> – park by park, target group-oriented and with real decision-making aids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal: transparency in Florida’s theme park jungle<\/strong>: we show which park offers what – for families, adrenaline junkies, movie fans or water rats. You can find detailed reports by clicking on Florido when it appears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theme park guide for Florida<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Logo<\/th>Amusement Park<\/th>Region<\/th>City<\/th>Highlights<\/th>Price<\/th>Target Audience<\/th>Opening Hours<\/th>Story<\/th>Map<\/th>Directions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\"Venetian<\/td>Venetian Pool<\/td>Miami<\/td>Coral Gables<\/td>Historic pool in Mediterranean style<\/td>$$<\/td>Families & Adults<\/td>Daily 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\"Description\"<\/a><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Jungle<\/td>Jungle Island<\/td>Miami<\/td>Miami<\/td>Exotic animals and interactive shows<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Adventurers<\/td>Daily 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Daytona<\/td>Daytona Lagoon<\/td>Northeastern Florida<\/td>Daytona<\/td>Water slides, Lazy River, Wave pool<\/td>$$<\/td>Families, Teenagers<\/td>Seasonal, approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"River<\/td>River Ranch Water Park<\/td>Northeastern Florida<\/td>High Springs<\/td>Natural surroundings with water features<\/td>$$<\/td>Families & Nature lovers<\/td>Season: April - October, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Fun<\/td>Fun Spot America Kissimmee<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Kissimmee<\/td>Go-karts with different difficulty levels<\/td>$$<\/td>Families, Friends, Teenagers<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"My<\/td>My Old Town<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Kissimmee<\/td>Nostalgic atmosphere with shops and restaurants<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Disney's<\/td>Disney's Hollywood Studios<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Lake Buena Vista<\/td>Movie and TV themes (Star Wars, Toy Story)<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Disney's<\/td>Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Lake Buena Vista<\/td>Tropical setting, wave pool, water slides<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Magic<\/td>Magic Kingdom Park<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Lake Buena Vista<\/td>Diverse attractions and family-friendly experiences<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Children<\/td>Daily approx. 9:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/td>\"Description\"<\/a><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Aquatica\"<\/td>Aquatica<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>SeaWorld's water park with slides and animal encounters<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Discovery<\/td>Discovery Cove<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Swimming with dolphins, snorkeling in the coral reef<\/td>$$$$<\/td>Families, Thrill-seekers<\/td>Daily approx. 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Disney<\/td>Disney Springs<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Large selection of restaurants, shops, and entertainment<\/td>$$$ (Free admission)<\/td>Families, Shopping lovers<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Disney's<\/td>Disney's Animal Kingdom<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Safari tours, animal encounters, \u201cPandora \u2013 The World of Avatar\u201d<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\"Description\"<\/a><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Disney's<\/td>Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Snow theme in a water park<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Downtown<\/td>Downtown Disney<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Shopping, restaurants, entertainment (similar to Disney Springs)<\/td>$$$ (Free admission)<\/td>Families, Entertainment seekers<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Epcot\"<\/td>Epcot<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>World pavilions (different countries), future themes<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Children, Adults<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/td>\"Description\"<\/a><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"ESPN<\/td>ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Diverse attractions and family-friendly experiences<\/td>$$$<\/td>Sports fans, Families<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Fun<\/td>Fun Spot America Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Go-karts, roller coasters, Ferris wheel<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"SeaWorld\"<\/td>SeaWorld<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Marine themes, animal shows (orcas, dolphins, sea lions)<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Animal lovers<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Universal<\/td>Universal CityWalk<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Entertainment complex with restaurants, bars, shops<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Teenagers<\/td>Daily approx. 11:00 AM \u2013 11:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Universal<\/td>Universal Studios<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Diverse attractions and family-friendly experiences<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Movie fans<\/td>Daily approx. 9:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/td>\"Description\"<\/a><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Universal's<\/td>Universal's Islands of Adventure<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Themed areas (Marvel, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter)<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Adventurers<\/td>Daily approx. 9:00 AM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Legoland<\/td>Legoland Florida<\/td>Orlando<\/td>Winter Haven<\/td>LEGO themed worlds, family-friendly rides<\/td>$$ \u2013 $$$<\/td>Families, Children<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM (variable)<\/td>\"Description\"<\/a><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Big<\/td>Big Kahuna's<\/td>Panhandle<\/td>Destin<\/td>Water park with slides, Lazy River, wave pool<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Shipwreck<\/td>Shipwreck Island Waterpark<\/td>Panhandle<\/td>Panama City Beach<\/td>Water park with various slides<\/td>$$<\/td>Families, Children<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Kennedy<\/td>Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex<\/td>Space Coast<\/td>Kennedy Space Center<\/td>NASA experiences, rocket exhibits, Space Shuttle Atlantis<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Rapids<\/td>Rapids Water Park<\/td>Southeastern Florida<\/td>Riviera Beach<\/td>Water slides, wave pool, family attractions<\/td>$$<\/td>Families, Teenagers<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sunsplash\"<\/td>Sunsplash<\/td>Southwestern Florida<\/td>Cape Coral<\/td>Water park with slides, wave pool, kids' area<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Sun-N-Fun<\/td>Sun-N-Fun Lagoon<\/td>Southwestern Florida<\/td>Naples<\/td>Wave pool, Lazy River, splash zone for kids<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Seasonal, daily 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Marie<\/td>Marie Selby Botanical Gardens<\/td>Southwestern Florida<\/td>Sarasota<\/td>Tropical plants, orchid exhibitions, greenhouses<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Dinosaur<\/td>Dinosaur World<\/td>Tampa Bay<\/td>Plant City<\/td>Diverse attractions and family-friendly experiences<\/td>$$<\/td>Families, Children<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Adventure<\/td>Adventure Island<\/td>Tampa Bay<\/td>Tampa<\/td>Roller coasters, safari, animal experiences (giraffes, lions)<\/td>$$<\/td>Families<\/td>March \u2013 October, approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Busch<\/td>Busch Gardens<\/td>Tampa Bay<\/td>Tampa<\/td>Diverse attractions and family-friendly experiences<\/td>$$$<\/td>Families, Adventurers, Adults<\/td>Daily approx. 10:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM (variable)<\/td><\/td>\"Download<\/a><\/td>\"Directions\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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