SeaWorld Orlando is an awesome park that doesn't get as much attention as some of the other theme…read moreparks in the area, but it definitely deserves a visit! One of the best things about SeaWorld is their annual passes, they're a great deal, especially when compared to other parks. The passes come with tons of free perks, like complimentary gifts, food trays for animal feedings, guest tickets, $10 to spend in gift shops, and even free sample food items throughout the year. We love Seaworld's Seven Seas Food Festival, there are so many tasty options to try. If you love food and drinks, this festival alone makes the annual pass worth it (and makes it so you get 18 items for the price of the $15-item lanyard). Going here with a bunch of friends and trying out all the different food options is honestly one of my favorite things to do. The wait times for rides are way better than at other Orlando parks. You can usually hop on multiple coasters without spending hours in line, which makes the experience way more enjoyable. I hate going to a park and having to spend most of my day just waiting in a line.. SeaWorld also has a lot more thrill rides than you might expect! They currently have 8 coasters and some are pretty unique. If you like coasters, I'd recommend trying Manta and Pipeline during your visit for the unique experience they offer (not your conventional sit-down coasters). The only thing that gives me conflicting feelings are the animal shows.. On one hand, it's an incredible experience to see these intelligent creatures up close, but on the other, it's hard not to feel a little guilty about them being kept in captivity and performing daily. I will also note that SeaWorld has made efforts toward conservation too... lots of mixed feelings. Overall, SeaWorld Orlando offers a fantastic mix of thrills, entertainment, and unique experiences, especially if you take advantage of their annual pass perks. If you haven't been in a while, it's definitely worth checking out!

A group of 4 of us visited the park on a Monday over the summer. We arrived about an hour after it…read moreopened and still got pretty decent parking. It took only a few minutes to get through security and ticketing. We knew our group wasn't going to ride any of the rides but wanted to take full advantage of the animal viewing areas, shops, dining, and shows. A few animal areas that peeked my interest was the seals which I paid for a basket of fish to throw to them. I loved the interaction. The dolphin viewing area underground to see them play is a neat perspective. Also, the penguins are adorable! The cold gives you a break from the summer heat. We saw the dolphin show and the show that had the seals and otter. The dolphin show packed the action and the other packed alot of good information and humor. We dined at Sharks Underground. The food was good and we got a seat right next to the tank for optimal viewing. The restaurant was not very busy but it did take along time for our food to come out. Overall, a decent way to spend several hours and enjoy some animals.

Take note! This is how you do a flume ride!…read more This is one of the most fun flume rides/ log drops I've ever been on! It's not a soaker, but it's nice for a hot summer day! Beautiful scenery and a pretty nice gift shop and fish viewing area!

Amazing day in the park yesterday, my son who has special needs face lit up with excitement, such a…read morebeautiful park and very kind staff , thanks especially to a gentleman named Mike for his hospitality and making sure my son had the perfect viewing of the animals and making him laugh, truly a heartwarming experience

Sesame Street Land @ SeaWorld was such a cute area to walk through,& it brought back so many…read morememories for me! My niece & I were walking around on a HOT, HOT day when we spotted the sprinklers & little water play area. We were so happy to see it! I stood there for a little while while my niece got REALLY wet. I got a little wet too,not too much, just enough to cool me down & take away some of that heat I was feeling. The whole area is so cute & really does feel like you're stepping right into Sesame Street. The colorful buildings, decor, characters,& all the little details make it feel just like the show. There are also a bunch of rides geared toward kids, so there's plenty for them to do. For me, the best part was the nostalgia. I remember watching Sesame Street when I was a little girl, so walking through this area felt like stepping back in time & bringing back those childhood memories. It was cute, fun, & def a nice break from the Florida heat!

Such a fun place for young kids! I enjoy coming here with my nieces and nephews, walk around, watch…read morea show or two, and grab a bite of food. I wish there were more updates on attractions, but it's a fun experience overall all

Discovery Cove in Orlando is definitely on the pricier side, but honestly, the experience makes it…read moreworth it! It is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and feels like a tropical escape right in Orlando. Everything is so well-maintained, and the atmosphere is relaxing and perfect for a full day of enjoying the water and beautiful surroundings. The food was okay--nothing that really stood out to me--but with so much included in the experience, that wasn't the main reason I came. The opportunity to swim, relax, explore, and enjoy such a gorgeous setting made the day really special. It is an expensive experience, but if you're looking for something unique, relaxing, and memorable, I definitely think Discovery Cove is worth doing at least once!

An expensive disappointment! The Dolphin pkg felt like an amusement ride- teach, touch, clap,…read morethanks for your $..NEXT Alot has changed since the the last time we went. Our last experience was amazing. Lastly, we were warned by a staff member to make sure we get a locker for our personal items. She actually said that people steal items from you. I take that as alot of theft here.

Fun spot has been a staple for my family since I was a kid…read more My brother and I used to love racing around on the go karts. We first started doing this in magical midway, but when that felt too rickety and unsafe, we started looking for other parks, and that's when we found fun spot! We would go multiple times a year every year when we were younger and always took advantage of the anniversary ticket prices. It's been a while since we've gone, but it would definitely be another fun trip with nostalgia . The parks have expanded over the years to add more carnival style rides, and a few roller coasters, which are pretty fun too !

I had a couple hours in the afternoon to use up between hotel check out and the conclusion of my…read morehusband's conference, so I took my kids to Fun Spot. I had heard from locals that it's a great local option over the big theme parks. Fun Spot was pretty great, for what it was. Free parking, free admission if you don't plan on riding rides, also a discounted adult pass if you only are going on rides with your kid who is too young to ride alone. The whole place was small, maybe the area of a handful of city blocks. And on the Sunday afternoon when we went, the place was quiet enough that we never waited more than a few minutes to get onto a ride. As we were only there for a couple hours, the cashier recommended the 4 ride pass for my kids, and the companion pass for me. But if one were to spend more hours there, buying the day pass online for $59.95 is quite a bargain. Not all rides were open, but the "big" rides that most kids want (the roller coasters and the go carts) were open. My daughter, who is not a big roller coaster fan, had a harder time finding kiddie rides that she actually wanted to go on, and she watched the go carts and didn't even want to try those with me driving. However, the place was small enough that I felt fine leaving my 10 year old son to go on rides by himself while I went on the Ferris wheel or the merry go round with my 8 year old. There are a bunch of food options available throughout the park. They were definitely more affordable than Disney prices! Most of the places offered souvenir cups with discounted refills, but there were also water stations set up throughout with free cups. I'd definitely come back if I had a few hours to burn and the kids didn't want to go swimming. Hopefully at some point, my daughter will change her mind about roller coasters, though!

This was my very first time visiting Icon Park, and I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised…read more The first thing I appreciated was the parking. They have a convenient parking garage where the first three floors are paid parking, while the fourth floor and above are free. That was a nice bonus and made getting there easy. I was actually on my way to a restaurant, so exploring the park wasn't part of the plan. But once I walked inside, I couldn't help but look around. There were restaurants, food vendors, candy shops, drink stands, and so much more. The atmosphere was lively, fun, and full of energy. It looked like the perfect place for families, couples, or anyone just looking to spend a few hours enjoying themselves. This is a short review because I didn't get the chance to experience everything Icon Park has to offer. However, based on my first impression alone, I can definitely say I'll be back. It was filled with excitement for both children and adults, and I'm looking forward to exploring it even more on my next visit.

Overall, I think this is a great place to check out if you are in Orlando…read more We came here because we have Legoland gold passes which means we get free admission to sea life, Madame Tussaud's, and the Orlando Eye. All three of these together took up about two hours and then we were able to go to Cafe tu tu tango to get a bite to eat. This was a great half day experience while we were visiting Orlando. There was a parking garage and parking was super easy. By that time we left around 8:30 PM there were so many cars, but when we first got there at about 5 PM there were tons of spots. They do have parking spots you can pay for in the lower levels so it seems like if you're willing to pay there will always be parking. If you want free parking, you need to go earlier because this seems to be popular for nightlife. I always appreciate when there's so many attractions together that you can walk to. This place has quite a few restaurants, some shops and the attractions all in a contained area. It was very clean and when we came, there was a huge police presence, because apparently a couple weeks before there was hundreds of teenagers that descended to the area and fought. So the place was doing a really good job making sure that everything was safe. This is a place for both families and non-families alike.

I'm so happy we've gotten to experience Universal. It was a different pace than Disney, in a good…read moreway, now that my kids are older teen and adult ages. We had a beautiful day to visit and smiled throughout the day. Some of our best moments were walking through the various city streets and seeing musical performances and dancing. The walkways were wide and we were never on top of other guests. Most rides had reasonable wait times and/or offered single rider options. The locker areas for cramped, but I appreciated how many of the wait queues were indoors, keeping us cooler and away from the rain. The Harry Potter sections were amazing, just amazing. I couldn't have imagined how it would have felt being in the middle of the space. Restaurants, both sit down and quick service, were scattered throughout the park. I loved that we didn't have to worry plan in advance to get a spot at either. My only downside to Universal Studios is that some of the themes felt outdated or just aren't favorite characters of mine. At least this helped to decrease the temptation of spending money on apparel or merchandise.

All I can say is: yikes! From the underwhelming parks (except for Epic) Universal is expensive for…read moreno reason (not to mention outdated and lack luster). The customer service phone number is a pain to navigate and the staff is unhelpful. They are either unwilling or unable to connect directly to restaurants, certain departments (like guest services), etc. They even told me a restaurant was closed despite the restaurant showing as open online. The customer service rep was also unwilling to put someone else on the phone or provide next steps. The inconvenience of Universal (including having to pay to visit City Walk) underlines its intent was to make money rather than create lasting family memories. Don't waste your money and time.

Super Nintendo is definitely our favorite portal all around! It feels like you are a real player in…read morea video game! The views here are unmatched and feel out of this world! It's so hard to choose which ride is our favorite but Mine Cart madness is high in my list! The game plan wristbands are such a fun added layer and are worth purchasing in my opinion.

It was just too crowded and the employees didnt want to be there. If my kids wrote this review it…read moreqould be 5 stars but Im the one that paid for 4 people and their fastpasses so my review is a bit different. The theming was spot on so shout out there. The Mario Kart ride had a broken headset and when I got off I didnt understand why I had to wear it but my family assured me it was "so cool!" So I alerted the staff that it was broken and they said "we know. You can ride again if you want." They wouldnt have brought it up if I hadn't alerted them so that made me feel bad about anyone who had actually waited 2 and a half hours and didnt think to mention it to staff that the headset was broken. The mine cart ride was cool but about 10 seconds on the ride the music stopped so that was just a little disappointing. The Yoshi ride had a fun and air conditioned line but the ride is supposed to be interactive and me and my son's buttons weren't working. It was just a bit frustrating that each ride had a little something that was broken after having spent sooo much money. Toadstool Cafe did have a vegan meat sandwich that was delicious though and my kids loved the DK barrel drink near the donkey Kong ride.

I took my grandchildren here as it was a childhood favorite for me and it didn't disappoint. They…read morehad so much fun. They had so many questions. I didn't like that. I didn't really see staff but it is kind of like a self-taught walkthrough. Overall, the grandkids loved it. They are 8 and 11 so with the age difference it's always hard to please both but this place did not disappoint them. Pricing is perfect for a tourist area so I wasn't really thinking that it was overpriced. It's on I drive so the pricing was perfect. It served both age groups which was a plus for me. Highly recommended as a Saturday giveaway after a lunch with the family

I really enjoyed this show and wonderworks as a whole. I've been to it twice now and saw two…read moredifferent performances with two different magicians. Its family friendly but it does have some fun for the adults as well. I loved the unlimited beer, wine and soda. The Pizza left a little to be desired. Especially the first time that we went. I went with my girlfriend in2cruising, Sudllyn Fernandez and we had to ask for another pizza to be made as the first had clearly been sitting there for about 30 minutes before we got served. I highly enjoyed wonderworks as well Regardless, I can highly recommend this experience. Check out my full review on Youtube Just search MrBucketlist Outta Control Magic Comedy Show at wonderworks.

Went here in December with my family and OH MY GOODNESS it was awesome! A little noisy, especially…read morein the Dark Universe, but the Isle of Berk is quieter. Nintendo world is a MUST and the Harry Potter area was stunning. The most overstimulating ride is the Frankenstein Experiment so just be aware. All in all, definitely worth it!

Epic Universe is a beautiful park with impressive technology and incredible theming, but overall it…read morefeels smaller than I expected. While each land looks amazing, I found myself feeling like the biggest highlight by far was Super Nintendo World. Walking through the Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom is unforgettable. The music, colors, Mario Kart, Yoshi's Adventure, and Donkey Kong Country make it feel like you've stepped inside a real Nintendo game. My biggest disappointment is that Nintendo didn't get the entire park. Imagine if Epic Universe had been built completely around Nintendo with multiple themed worlds: Mushroom Kingdom - Mario, Peach's Castle, Mario Kart, Toad Town, and Rainbow Road. Yoshi's Island - A colorful family land filled with dinosaurs, adventure trails, and unique rides. Donkey Kong Country - A huge jungle packed with temples, waterfalls, mine carts, and thrilling attractions. Bowser's Kingdom - A massive volcanic world with Bowser's Castle, lava-filled rides, and epic battles. Luigi's Mansion - A haunted land with ghosts, puzzles, special effects, and a state-of-the-art dark ride. Nintendo has enough characters and games to fill an entire theme park. Instead, it only occupies one section of Epic Universe. For me, the park itself feels a bit small, and outside of Nintendo there wasn't another land that left the same lasting impression. Super Nintendo World is what makes Epic Universe worth visiting, and I honestly believe Universal missed an opportunity by not making the entire park a Nintendo park. Epic Universe is still a great park, but Super Nintendo World completely steals the show. If Universal ever expands Nintendo into multiple worlds--including Yoshi's Island, Bowser's Kingdom, Luigi's Mansion, Zelda, Pokémon, Kirby, and Metroid--it could become the greatest video game theme park ever created