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If you've been planning a trip to SeaWorld Orlando, now is a great time because they're offering a great spring break ticket deal for the park here in Florida.
I was just talking to a friend recently about wanting to take a trip up to SeaWorld Orlando. From Fort Myers, it's only about a 3 1/2 hour drive, so it's perfect for a little weekend getaway. I love SeaWorld. I only went for the first time a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. I'm not much for roller coasters, but for thrill seekers, there are plenty.
What I go for are the animals. I actually cried watching the dolphin show last time I was there because they're just so cute and so graceful. It was a beautiful show. Yes, everyone I know laughs at me for it, but I thing they're just amazing animals. There are also orcas, manatees, sharks, whales, penguins, stingrays, sea lions, the list goes on and on. And the shows are scheduled so you can easily go from one to the next to make a perfect day.
SeaWorld Offering Great Spring Break Ticket Deal
While spring break in Collier County and Lee County might be over, at SeaWorld, there's a great spring break ticket deal. Right now, you can save up to $40 on a single-day ticket. You can also save $110 on a two-day, two park ticket. So if you're going for a weekend, that's a great way to experience the park for just $49.99 per day. If you plan on going a few times during the year, the SeaWorld Fun Card is a good option as well because through the end of the year, you can enjoy unlimited visits for just $134.99. Or you can add Aquatica for some water park fun for a total of $219.99. Lots of great options!
The sale does end this Sunday, March 31st, so take advantage of this great spring break ticket deal while it's here. For all the info and to purchase tickets, click here
Florida is home to a few theme parks that have made a list of the most loved in America. From roller coasters to water rides, between Tampa and Orlando, there is something for everyone in Florida's theme parks.
Adrenaline junkies won't want to miss Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. With some of THE best roller coasters like the Iron Gwazi, SheiKra and Montu, there's never a dull moment. If you're more of a laid-back animal lover, Busch Gardens has more than 200 species. Can't forget about SeaWorld in Orlando too. Not only do they have coasters, but also is home to penguins, dolphins, orcas, beluga whales and more.
If you want to be a part of your favorite movies, Universal Studios has got it all. Universal is home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where you can visit Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Castle. You can also ride some intense roller coasters next door at Islands of Adventure, like the Incredible Hulk Coaster and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
And of course, you can't forget about Walt Disney World. A place a visited as a child coming down from Illinois and a place where families come from all over the world to visit. Pretty crazy that people save up for years to bring their families here, while for us it's just a short drive away. How lucky are we?!
We can't forget about the water parks! Florida is home to some of the best water parks in the world, like Adventure Island, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Universal's Volcano Bay. They all offer a variety of water slides, lazy rivers and wave pools to keep you cool on hot Florida days.
How did these parks make the list?
If you're taking a vacation, or a local taking a long weekend, you may wonder what they very best theme parks are so you can make the most of your time. AirportParkingReservations.com put together a list of the most loved theme parks in America. They looked a variety of factors like ticket prices, the number of rides and social media popularity.
Top 10 Most-Loved Theme Parks in America:
10. Cedar Point Amusement Park- Ohio
Cedar Point is on a sandy beach and offers 72 rides, 15 of them rollercoasters.
9. Knott's Berry Farm- California
Knott's Berry Farm has 48 rides, including Banzai Falls, a huge 41 foot waterslide.
8. Disneyland Resort- California
There's lots to explore between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park from the Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World to the Avengers Headquarters and the Sorcerer's Workshop.
7. Busch Gardens Virginia
Busch Gardens Virginia is home to 9 rollercoasters including Alpengeist, one of the tallest and fastest rollercoasters in the world.
6. Six Flags America- Maryland
Six Flags in Maryland makes the list due it's affordable ticket prices at just $29.99 and 54 rides including the Joker’s Jinx and Voodoo Drop.
5. Dollywood- Tennessee
Not only does Dollywood have 50 rides, but also a theater with a variety of shows and great views of the Smoky Mountains.
4. Kings Dominion- Virginia
Kings Dominion is the only place in Virginia with both a theme park and a water park. Tickets for a day cost just $39.99.
3. Carowinds- North Carolina
Carowinds is very affordable as tickets cost just $39.99 with both a theme park and a water park right on the border of North and South Carolina.
2. Universal Studios Hollywood
Home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
Walt Disney World
Tickets may be pricy, but this iconic resort has 4 parks and 173 rides.
