Theme Parks
Multi-million dollar extravaganzas designed for fun: no wonder families love theme parks. But theme parks can also be expensive, gigantic, overwhelming for little kids, hot and crowded, so planning and tips are a very good idea.
Sesame Place
Sesame Place - info and tips for visiting Sesame Place theme park in PA
Sesame Place - info and tips for visiting Sesame Place theme park in PA
Theme Parks for Little Kids
Most every theme park has areas and attractions designed to delight their youngest visitors. But some theme parks go much further, and are either specifically designed for toddlers and young kids, or have a major section devoted to those tender age groups.
Most every theme park has areas and attractions designed to delight their youngest visitors. But some theme parks go much further, and are either specifically designed for toddlers and young kids, or have a major section devoted to those tender age groups.
Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando is the other multiple-park multiple-day theme park destination in Orlando. Islands of Adventure is one of two theme parks, and soon to be expanded with a Harry Potter "theme park within a theme park"; Universal Studios Florida theme park has many attractions based on movies, from Jaws to Revenge of the Mummy dark coaster to the Simpsons ride. The CityWalk area of restaura…
Universal Orlando is the other multiple-park multiple-day theme park destination in Orlando. Islands of Adventure is one of two theme parks, and soon to be expanded with a Harry Potter "theme park within a theme park"; Universal Studios Florida theme park has many attractions based on movies, from Jaws to Revenge of the Mummy dark coaster to the Simpsons ride. The CityWalk area of restaura…
Walt Disney World - Overview
Introduction to the four major theme parks and two water parks; "the extras" such as parades, fireworks, live stage shows, and character meals; the Disney World Resorts, from Value to Luxury.
Introduction to the four major theme parks and two water parks; "the extras" such as parades, fireworks, live stage shows, and character meals; the Disney World Resorts, from Value to Luxury.
Disney World Tips
With four major theme parks -- Magic Kingdom (bigger in itself than California's Disneyland), Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom-- a Walt Disney World vacation can be complex and costly: all the more reason to plan carefully to make sure you have the best possible time.
With four major theme parks -- Magic Kingdom (bigger in itself than California's Disneyland), Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom-- a Walt Disney World vacation can be complex and costly: all the more reason to plan carefully to make sure you have the best possible time.
Islands of Adventure Theme Park- Universal Orlando
Top features at this Orlando theme park (sister to Universal Studios Orlando) are Seuss Landing for little kids, and plenty of thrill rides for 'tweens and teens. Don't miss The Hulk and the Duelling Dragon coasters, and the Spiderman "ride".
Top features at this Orlando theme park (sister to Universal Studios Orlando) are Seuss Landing for little kids, and plenty of thrill rides for 'tweens and teens. Don't miss The Hulk and the Duelling Dragon coasters, and the Spiderman "ride".
Universal Studios Florida - Highlights for Families
Islands of Adventure's sister theme park at Universal Orlando has plenty of move-based attractions that kids will love: from ET to Revenge of the Mummy "dark ride", with the Simpsons and plenty more in between.
Islands of Adventure's sister theme park at Universal Orlando has plenty of move-based attractions that kids will love: from ET to Revenge of the Mummy "dark ride", with the Simpsons and plenty more in between.
Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure
A closer look at the zone that's the most fun for little kids at the Islands of Adventure theme park (at Universal Orlando.)
A closer look at the zone that's the most fun for little kids at the Islands of Adventure theme park (at Universal Orlando.)
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando is building a new themed island in Islands of Adventure, a multi-attraction "theme park within a theme park" called "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Opening date is late 2009.
Universal Orlando is building a new themed island in Islands of Adventure, a multi-attraction "theme park within a theme park" called "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Opening date is late 2009.
Theme Parks
About's Guide for Theme Parks is "the man" for all things theme park: Disney parks, classic parks, water parks, upcoming parks, and plenty of reviews of latest and greatest rides.
About's Guide for Theme Parks is "the man" for all things theme park: Disney parks, classic parks, water parks, upcoming parks, and plenty of reviews of latest and greatest rides.
Busch Gardens Africa - Tampa Bay Theme Park
This 335-acre theme par, about 100 miles southwest of Orlando, has thrill-ride roller coasters, fun water-rides, beautiful grounds and African theming, and opportunities to view elephants, rhinos, giraffes, etc. Read tips about visiting with families.
This 335-acre theme par, about 100 miles southwest of Orlando, has thrill-ride roller coasters, fun water-rides, beautiful grounds and African theming, and opportunities to view elephants, rhinos, giraffes, etc. Read tips about visiting with families.
Cedar Point Amusement Park
If you've ever wondered, "Where's the roller coaster capital of the world?" now you know: Cedar Point, in Sandusky Ohio, makes the claim, and has often been voted the "Best Amusement Park in the World" (by Amusement Today).
If you've ever wondered, "Where's the roller coaster capital of the world?" now you know: Cedar Point, in Sandusky Ohio, makes the claim, and has often been voted the "Best Amusement Park in the World" (by Amusement Today).
Hersheypark - Hershey PA
Hersheypark is part of Hershey, PA, a popular destination in central Pennsylvania. Hersheypark -- voted top amusement park by FamilyFun Magazine-- was built over a hundred years ago, by chocolate baron Milton Hershey for his employees; it's still getting new rides and attractions.
Hersheypark is part of Hershey, PA, a popular destination in central Pennsylvania. Hersheypark -- voted top amusement park by FamilyFun Magazine-- was built over a hundred years ago, by chocolate baron Milton Hershey for his employees; it's still getting new rides and attractions.
California Legoland
50 minutes from Disneyland, 30 minutes north of San Diego, the Legoland California theme park is a 128-acre theme park, largely constructed out of-- guess what? Lego blocks. Read a guest article at TWKids.
50 minutes from Disneyland, 30 minutes north of San Diego, the Legoland California theme park is a 128-acre theme park, largely constructed out of-- guess what? Lego blocks. Read a guest article at TWKids.