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What are the three major theme parks in Florida?

Whether it's the magic of Walt Disney World ® Resort, endless excitement at Universal Orlando Resort, an aquatic wonderland at SeaWorld ® Orlando, or building family fun at LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort, Orlando has theme parks that are perfect for you.



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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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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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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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#1 – The Best Disney Park – Magic Kingdom Coming in at number one is the original 1971 Walt Disney World park, Magic Kingdom! Home to the most magical castle on Earth and some of the most classic attractions in theme parks.

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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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A Magic Kingdom itinerary is simply a must if your family only has one day at Disney World. The main reason being the Magic Kingdom Park is by far the most-visited theme park in the world.

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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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Theme Parks in Florida FAQs Universal's Island has the best rides in Orlando. The rides have popular themes, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Marvel. However, the rides have also won titles, like the VelociCoaster being the tallest launch coaster in Florida.

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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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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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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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If you're looking for coaster thrills, we have news for you: You're looking for SeaWorld. With the most roller coasters in one park, it's officially the Coaster Capital of Orlando! Can you ride all seven (soon to be EIGHT) in one day? How many times?

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As a general rule of thumb, EPCOT is the best Disney park for adults as it has some of the most thrilling rides in Walt Disney World including Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Test Track and Soarin. EPCOT is also known to have some of the best restaurants on Disney property.

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An overview of Disney World park rides Magic Kingdom easily wins the title of having the most attractions among Walt Disney World parks. Magic Kingdom Park: 23. Epcot: 11. Disney's Hollywood Studios: 9.

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Many guides suggest that you start with Magic Kingdom first, followed by Epcot and then Hollywood Studios. This leaves Animal Kingdom as the last Disney theme park to visit on your trip.

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Here's What Makes Animal Kingdom Great for Adults Animal Kingdom is a great “chill” park. While it has some fantastic rides (Flight of Passage and Expedition Everest are two of the best rides at Disney World) the bulk of the enjoyment of the park comes in between the rides.

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And as a general rule of thumb, the best time to go to Disney World, Florida is from January to early February, as well as the late February to early March range. Then later on in the year, most days in August, and September, as well as most weekdays in October are generally the cheapest times to visit.

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Another very popular question we receive is, is Disney or Universal Cheaper? And as a general rule of thumb, Universal is cheaper than Disney in almost every category, from tickets to theme park food, and the most noticeable being hotel rooms.

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While a Universal vacation tends to be slightly less than a Disney vacation, food is going to cost you about the same at either resort. A family of four at Disney can expect to spend between $200-$300 a day on dining, depending on what restaurants they go to. The same goes for Universal.

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Universal Orlando Attendance Remains Higher Than Most Disney World Theme Parks as Disney Claws Back Market Share. The 2022 Global Attractions Attendance Report has been published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the Economics practice at AECOM.

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