Five Top Orlando Attractions That Tourists Should Not Miss

Of the 133 million visitors that Florida attracted in 2016, over 68 million visited Orlando to get a taste of its myriad tourist attractions like Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, and more. Some of the top attractions for which people not only from America but also from all parts of the world come to Orlando:

Disney World

Perhaps one of Orlando’s most enduring tourist attractions, Disney World ranks at the top of the list of virtually every tourist arriving in Orlando. The entire family cannot help but be enthralled by the delights of the different zones inside; Magic Kingdom, Epcot Theme Park, Animal Kingdom, and MGM Studios are must-visits on the agenda of every tourist. The scale of the attractions is so huge that you can spend your entire vacation in Walt Disney World without feeling the need to go anywhere else.

SeaWorld

If you love the sea and sea animals, then Orlando's SeaWorld is the place to be with its mammoth aquariums, touch pools, dolphin and whale shows, rides and more that will mesmerize your entire family. Among the largest marine parks in the world, Orlando’s SeaWorld features as many as four roller coasters that deliver a matchless experience. You can also enjoy a delightful show put up by sea lions as well as a fireworks show at night that is simply out of the world. SeaWorld Orlando is definitely among the top Florida attractions for families.

Universal Studios

Apart from getting a unique peek into the giant studios where many blockbusters have been made, a major attraction is the Steven Spielberg-designed movie interactive experience that can be as enthralling to adults as to children of all ages. The complex is home to two separate theme parks; one offers a close-up into the studios as well as the Islands of Adventure that entertain visitors with numerous rides and sights, while City Walk features shopping, dining, endless movies, and other round-the-clock entertainment options that keep visitors streaming in.

Discovery Cove

Located adjacent to SeaWorld, Discovery Cove is definitely one of Orlando’s premier attractions. Here, you can experience an island resort ambiance and go swimming with the dolphins, enjoy snorkeling along a fish-infested reef, and even wade among deadly stingrays. You can, if you so like, spend the time relaxing in lounge chairs in the beautiful tropical setting.

Typhoon Lagoon

If water parks are your idea of having fun, then a visit to Typhoon Lagoon should feature very high on your list of things to do in Orlando. One of the most popular Disney water parks, it features all kinds of rides and slides, a wave pool that’s perfect for surfing as well as the famous Shark Reef where you get the opportunity of swimming with bonnethead and leopard sharks besides stingrays and myriad denizens of the deep.

Conclusion

When you are in Orlando, you will be spoilt for choice because the place is a veritable treasure house of tourist delights. When you are short on time, the recommendations above will make your visit truly memorable.

Author Bio: Meryl Adamson is a travel writer who has toured the world in search of tourist attractions of myriad hues. She has also been blogging for long on the different Florida attractions for families.