From Roller Coasters to Water Slides, These are the Best Theme Parks in Florida
Best for Roller Coasters
1. Busch Gardens
While Busch Gardens is a well-rounded theme park featuring animal attractions, shows and moderately paced kid’s rides, the real draw is their extensive selection of world-class roller coasters. Of all the Florida theme parks, Busch Gardens offers the most exciting rides for thrill seekers and families with older children.
Not for the faint of heart, you’ll plummet hundreds of feet, loop upside down, dangle from the track, and spin while you ride. In short, the coasters here are a unique mix of classic and inventive.
Plus there are plenty of other things to do in Tampa that will be sure to keep your family entertained on the days you need a break from the thrills.
2. SeaWorld
Believe it or not, SeaWorld actually has the longest, tallest, and fastest roller coaster of all the Orlando, FL theme parks. On Mako, you can see the Orlando skyline from 200 feet up and experience weightlessness as you plunge down at speeds up to 73 miles per hour.
SeaWorld has four amazing themed roller coasters, including one that’s also a water ride. Part theme park, part aquarium, SeaWorld embraces both and merges them into one incredible experience for marine animal lovers.
You can even get up close and personal with a variety of sea life at one of their many family-friendly shows or view dolphins, sharks and whales in their custom-built exhibits.
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3. Fun Spot America, Orlando
Fun Spot America’s Orlando location has two unique coasters that make it well worth a visit. It has the only wooden roller coaster in the area, a staple of early American amusement parks.
You can see the entire park from the top hill and speeds reach up to 48 miles per hour.
Like Busch Gardens, it also has an inverted coaster where your feet dangle as you ride. They even have a virtual reality option on select seats where you battle robots using the provided headset.
Fun Spot is a great choice for families looking for a budget-friendly option that offers a single day pass or pay-as-you-go option. In addition to roller coasters and thrill rides, the park also has an arcade, go-karts, and a number of other kiddie rides for smaller children.
