How many theme parks are at Florida?

As well as 10 major theme parks, there are hundreds of smaller attractions throughout Central Florida. And you NEED downtime too.



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Walt Disney World may be considered The Happiest Place on Earth, but it can no longer hold onto its reputation of Florida's largest theme park. This honor now goes to the action-adventure theme park MIAMILAND.

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In 1992, Hurricane Andrew pummeled South Florida and the water park closed for good. Efforts to relocate the park to other areas in Florida failed as well. These days, Six Flags fans living in Florida have to drive north to Georgia to find the nearest park.

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No destination on Earth has more — or more iconic — theme parks than Orlando. At Walt Disney World Resort alone, you'll find Magic Kingdom ® Park, EPCOT ® , Disney's Hollywood Studios ® and Disney's Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park, plus Disney's Blizzard Beach ® and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon ® water parks.

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Take your vacation to the next level at Universal Orlando Resort. With three amazing theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park – spectacular on-site hotels and more, it's days and nights of endless fun for every member of the family.

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California has the most amusement and theme parks of any state in the United States. The Golden State is home to two Disney parks, the original Universal park, two Six Flags parks, three Cedar Fair parks, a SeaWorld park, a Legoland park, and several independent parks.

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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve is the largest state park in Florida and is home to a variety of plant and animal species that can be found nowhere else in the continental U.S.

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The history/reason why there are so many goes back to when Walt Disney first chose the then “cow town” city of Orlando in the 1960's to build Walt Disney World, which was originally designed as an expansion of his original Disneyland park in Anaheim, CA. Walt originally came up with the concept of building both what ...

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The smallest Disney World park is Disney's Magic Kingdom and spans an area of only 107 acres (43 ha).
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom – 580 acres; 230 ha; 2.30 km2
  • EPCOT – 305 acres; 123 ha; 1.23 km2
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios – 135 acres; 55 ha; 0.55 km2
  • Disney's Magic Kingdom – 107 acres; 43 ha; 0.43 km2


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If you're more interested in large rides like roller coasters, Universal is going to be your best bet. The same is true if you're a big fan of Harry Potter. If you don't mind some of the more family-friendly rides or you have little ones to bring along, Disney may be a better option.

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Q: What are the three best parks at Disney World? A: The three best Disney World parks are: #1 – Magic Kingdom, #2 – EPCOT, #3 – Animal Kingdom. Unfortunately, Hollywood Studios comes in at fourth on our list because it is very busy with long lines and better suited for teens.

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The theme park safety rankings
  • Legoland Florida Resort, Winter Haven. Legoland Florida. ...
  • Busch Gardens, Tampa. Busch Gardens in Florida. ...
  • Seaworld, Orlando. Sea World in Florida. ...
  • Universal Studios, Orlando. Injuries: 163 overall, an average of 8.15 injuries per year. ...
  • Disney World, Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista.


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List ranks Florida's theme parks from cheapest to most expensive
  • Fun Spot America: $112.39.
  • Legoland Florida: $158.13.
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: $159.16.
  • SeaWorld Orlando: $171.55.
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: $218.93.
  • Universal Studios Florida: $220.73.
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom: $259.27.
  • Epcot: $260.26.


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With over 17 million visitors in 2022, the most visited amusement park in the United States was Magic Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort, located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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SeaWorld Orlando is home to the most roller coasters in one Orlando theme park. Whether you're a thrill seeker or first-time rider, you're set to feel the rush of excitement on one of our eight coasters! Did you know?

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There are two decent-sized theme parks in Alabama, Owa and Alabama Splash Adventure (although the latter is more of a water park).

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History. Billed as Florida's first commercial tourist theme park, Cypress Gardens opened on January 2, 1936, as a botanical garden planted by Dick Pope Sr. and his wife Julie.

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Welcome to Orlando Informer's coverage of Universal's Epic Universe, the new theme park under construction at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Magic Kingdom has 24 rides, giving it the most rides of any Disney park. Here is a rundown of the number of rides at each Disney World theme park: Magic Kingdom – 24 Rides. EPCOT – 11 Rides.

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