Orlando, "The City Beautiful" holds the mantle of being one of the world's premier tourist destinations, from swan boats and Clydesdales to oranges and alligators. Attractions, thrill rides, restaurants, comedy Clubs, theme Parks: whether you’re talking about Universal Studios, the Holy Land Experience, SeaWorld Adventure Park or even the Magic Kingdom itself, there’s always something magical in the air.

Universal Studios Orlando

Universal Studios Orlando is a vast complex housing two theme parks (Universal Studios, for movie rides, and Islands of Adventure, for thrills), an entertainment/nightlife complex (CityWalk) and a variety of hotels. You can buy passes for admission to the parks, or just visit the bars, restaurants and stores on the CityWalk.
Universal Studios Go beyond the screen and Ride the Movies! At this real working film and TV studio, an incredible array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions put you right in your favorite scenes from your favorite movies.
In addition to being a hugely popular theme park, Universal Studios Florida is also the largest motion picture and television production studio outside Hollywood. Visitors can observe the taping of movies and television shows, and some are even lucky enough to secure a spot as an extra. At Nickelodeon Studios, children can participate in a number of game shows, and Animal Planet hosts live shows daily. You'll find thrill rides -- many using 3-D technology -- based on movies such as 'Men in Black, ' 'Terminator, ' 'Twister, ' 'Back to the Future' and 'E.T. ' Fans of Barney the Dinosaur and Curious George can meet both characters in their own special areas of the park. -- Stacy Noyes And enjoy old classics like 'Jaws'.

The Big Thrills: The combination of live-action stunts and 3-D technology makes the Terminator 2 ride popular. Another big hit: zapping aliens on the Men in Black ride.

Must-Have Admission Info: Buy a Bonus Pass -- available only online -- and get five days of admission for less than the price of two.

Islands of Adventure If you are looking for an amusement park type of experience, you will enjoy Islands of Adventure. There are lots of exciting rides, games, water rides, things for kids, nostalgic cartoon characters and everything else you would want in an amusement park. I recommend you get the special access pass so that you can avoid the long lines. If you love rollercoasters you've come to the right park.  The Hulk, and Dueling Dragons are thrilling and awesome.  Spider Man 3-D ride was voted best theme park ride in America and is one of the most technically-advanced adrenaline producing rides you will ever be on. There are plenty of things for the less adventurous including a walk through cartoon land, and Seuss Landing.  And if you are into large lizards of the Jurassic nature, check out Jurassic Park.  It features a dramatic water type ride will a steep free fall and splash into raptor inhabited waters...that look scary good.