These are the best theme parks in Florida, from Disney to Universal and beyond.
Its also the home of Disney World’s newest ride,TRON Lightcycle/ Run, a thrilling roller coaster.
World Showcase features 11 different countries presenting their cultures through shopping, dining, and attractions.
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And park newcomer, Mickey & Minnies Runaway Railway, is pure family fun.
The park explores vast cultures of the globe, from Africa to Asia, within scenic lands.
Its pinnacle, Pandora The World of Avatar, will impressAvatarfilm superfans and casual viewers alike.
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And I hope it never gets rid of the classics, like the E.T.
Adventure dark ride and Men in Black Alien Attack.
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While the attractions may focus on younger guests, this is really a park for everyone.
I could spend hours exploring Miniland and its large-scale Lego structures portraying iconic cities around the globe.
The parks signature apple fries are worth a visit alone.
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Theres a rich backstory as you visit a former tropical paradise thats been wrecked by a typhoon.
Snacks abound, including delicious Caribbean-inspired bites and even the famous Dole Whip.
The park is 25 acres of pure South Pacific-inspired paradise centered around a 200-foot human-made volcano.
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Plus, Universal flexes its culinary skills with inventive foods so good youll forget youre at a water park.
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