9 of the Top Theme Parks in Orlando and How To Visit

Universal Orlando Resort™ welcomed the first guests to this brand-new amusement park in spring 2025, and visitors have been raving about it ever since. You have five worlds to choose from at Universal Epic Universe™: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™–Ministry of Magic; Super Nintendo World™; How to Train Your Dragon™–Isle of Berk; Dark Universe; and Celestial Park. Play a game of real-life Mario Kart™ and then pose with Hiccup and Toothless before dining on butterbeer crepes. With highly immersive lands and over-the-top theming, this amusement park is a favorite for movie fans—which you can add to a customizable park-to-park ticket.

If you’re looking for the quintessential Walt Disney World® Resort experience, make a beeline for Magic Kingdom® Park, where the magic dates back to its opening in 1971. Younger visitors will enjoy riding Peter Pan's Flight or “it's a small world” in Fantasyland, or spinning on the iconic tea cups. The Haunted Mansion is always a favorite, with grinning ghosts joining you in your cart as you travel through the ride. Take advantage of a Walt Disney World® park hopper ticket plus Orlando theme park transportation offered at Walt Disney World® Resort, including everyone's favorite—the Monorail.

EPCOT® has four worlds to explore: World Nature, World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Showcase. You can learn about science, technology, and nature, and then visit 11 countries at themed pavilions representing Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the US, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Dine and drink regional cuisine, join Remy on a culinary adventure around Gusteau's Restaurant, and then fly over world landmarks on Soarin' Around the World. Admission is included with a Walt Disney World® base ticket.

Insider tip: The Biergarten Restaurant in the Germany pavilion will transport you to Oktoberfest without the plane ride.

You'll feel like you are on a movie set as soon as you step foot into Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Join the Resistance to escape the First Order on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and then board the favorite family coaster, Slinky Dog Dash, on a thrilling ride through Toy Story Land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios® is known for its stage shows that range from a Frozen sing-along to Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular.

Insider tip: If you’re looking for Orlando theme park accommodations to go with your Hollywood Studios visit, try Disney's® All-Star Movies Resort.

If you prefer a more laid-back, immersive amusement park experience, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® is the spot for you. This park focuses on conservation and wildlife, with winding paths and quiet areas to escape the crowds. You can certainly find some adrenaline-fueled rides here, such as Pandora - The World of Avatar™ and Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, but it's the over-the-top Disney® theming and animal exhibits that make this a favorite park for many Orlando visitors. One of our top Orlando theme park tips is to leave time for the Winged Encounters - The Kingdom Takes Flight show, a Disney-fied take on birdwatching.

This little sister to the original Hollywood location opened in 1990 and has been delighting guests ever since, with immersive themed lands, thrilling rides, and live shows. The most popular area at Universal Studios Florida™ is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley, where you can pick out a wand at Ollivanders™ and enjoy some butterbeer at the Leaky Cauldron. If you plan to visit over multiple days, maximize your Orlando theme park discounts by purchasing a multi-day pass with admission to all four parks, including Universal Epic Universe™, Universal Volcano Bay™, and Universal Islands of Adventure™.

Similar to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal Islands of Adventure™ is all about the immersive lands, character meet-and-greets, and movie magic. It sets itself apart with all the action-packed rides on offer, from Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ to Jurassic World VelociCoaster™. There are plenty of themed restaurants to refuel between rides, plus water rides to cool off on a hot Florida day.

Insider tip: Coming to Orlando from Miami? Book a round-trip rail ticket on the high-speed Brightline from downtown Aventura to Orlando, which includes park entry.

If you’re traveling with the five-and-under set, you'll want to plan a day at Peppa Pig Theme Park. Designed for preschoolers and their grown-ups, this park offers kid-size rides and plenty of play spaces where you can climb a treehouse and explore a fort. Plus, the park is conveniently located next to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, where you can prebook skip-the-line admission to LEGOLAND® with the option to upgrade to include entry to Peppa Pig Theme Park.

Insider tip: The Muddy Puddle Splash Pad is the place to be on a hot Florida afternoon.

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is, unsurprisingly, full of LEGO®-inspired rides, from roller coasters for bigger kids to LEGO® boats your family can captain themselves. For little ones, the DUPLO® Tot Spot offers a small slide and playhouse in the shade, and the DUPLO® Train will take you on a ride through farms, campgrounds, and more.

Insider tip: If you want to save money on Orlando theme park tickets, book an overnight stay at one of the three LEGOLAND® Hotel properties, and snag a package that includes park passes.