Mini Theme Parks

Wild Water is a water part in Ocala, Florida. It is a sister part of Silver Springs Theme Park in Ocala. Because Wild Waters is the sister park of Silver Springs, it has many trees and shady areas. There are many picnic areas, and several snack bars including a pizzeria. The park also has a sand volleyball court and a gift shop.

Wild Waters is a favorite attraction for tourists visiting the Ocala and Silver Springs area, as well as local residents. It is a small park by modern standards, but offers a more relaxed atmosphere than its mega water park competitors. Wild Waters has a special niche, attracting people wanting to enjoy a more traditional water park experience.

References:

Pictures: wildwaterspark.com

Info: wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Waters

The Miami Seaquarium main attraction, Lolita.

The Miami Seaquarium is a 38 arcre marine park located near downtown Miami. It is the longest operating oceanarium in the United States. In addition to the marine mammals, the Miami Seaquarium also houses various fish, sharks, sea turtles, birds, reptiles and manatees. The park offers eight different marine animal shows and presentations daily and attracts over 600,000 visitors per year.

The park was founded by Fred D. Coppock and Captain W.B. Gray and was the second marine-life attraction in South Florida. Upon its grand opening in 1955, it was the largest marine-life attraction in the world. From 1963 through 1967, 88 television episodes and two movies starring Flipper were filmed at Miami Seaquarium.

Miami Seaquarium is a place where dolphins walk on water and killer whales fly through the air. Where sea lions delight children of all ages and endangered sea turtles and manatees find a safe haven. Enjoy a world-class marine-life entertainment park with eight different marine animal shows and astonishing daily presentations. It is a place of inspiration, education – and fun!

Reference:

Pictures: miamitours.us

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Seaquarium

miamiseaquarium.com

Gatorland is a theme park and wildlife persevere in Orlando, Florida. It was founded by Owen Godwin in 1949, and still privately owned by his family today. Gatorland features thousands of alligators and crocodiles, with a breading marsh, a reptile show, obeservation tower, pet zoo, a swamp walk and educational programs.

The park is also know for it’s Albino Alligator and alligator wrestling.

Gatorland does private parties and benefits too, providing affordable family fun, with Florida’s best train rides, restaurants and much more.

Reference:

Pictures: lonn.org/ragnar/travel/usa00/index.html

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photos.igougo.com/pictures-photos-p214893-Gatorland.html

Info: wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatorland

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Castles N’ Coasters is not only a provider of great rides, they also host birthday parties, corporate parties, school field trips, and church and non-profit events.  So if you are ready to have a work outing, celebrate the birthday of your kid at any age, or you just feel like taking a trip to have fun and you have no trouble getting to this Phoenix location, then come on and enjoy yourself already! Check out some of their rides:

For those of you who cannot get enough of a thrill, the Desert Storm is one of the rides you will love!

Desert Storm

To really cool you off after the intensity of some of their crazy rides, take a nice splash on their Splashdown!

Splashdown

And for the little kiddies to get a thrill of their own, take them on the Dixie Wheel, where they will feel like they are flying(:

Dixie Wheel

Waterworld, as it’s name implies, isn’t a roller coaster park at all. It is a wild water park full of rushing rapids, skyscraping water rides, and soaked kids enjoying their time in the sun. Nothing beats spending a hot summer day lazily drifting along the Lazy River or rocking the innertube down the Big Kahuna.

Waterworld is a kids dream play ground. A place that is the true epitome of summer, fun, and friends. Parents relax on beach chairs while their children scamper about the park taking in every attractions.

Between riding the Tornado and enjoying the wave pool you might stop at the penguin exhibit or pop in to see the otters. And while you are their while not see a show or too.

Waterworld is a wonderful adventure and a great place to spend a day or too. Just don’t forget to put on sunscreen…if you don’t you are sure to get a sunburn!

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1. Picture from: http://www.diddit.com/

I know what your thinking! EPCOT? On a blog about small amusement parks? I know it’s part of Disney and it’s huge. But I have my reasons.

I have been to EPCOT more times than I have fingers. It is a very symbolic park for me, since I love to travel and I love seeing and experiencing new cultures. I have had so many memories from EPCOT, whether it be with my family, my friends and/or my girlfriend. EPCOT is a very enjoyable park that takes you on the intellectual roller coaster of Culture and Life. You learn new things every time you go and seeing new things every timme you go. Your mind races from the Boat/Gondola Rides in Mexico to the Beautiful courtyard at the American Adventure to the charming environment of France. The awesome rides that EPCOT has, like Test Track and Mission SPACE, keep your heart pumping and give you a huge adrenaline boost, but they teach you all about the rides and their topic while our there. There are boat rides in the Lagoon and many different courts and buildings full of stores and rides. You can also never forget the classic view of the Spaceship Earth ride, which is EPCOT’s icon and is also known as the Golf Ball. It is definitely worth going at least twice, because you learn a lot more the second time around.

References:

EPCOT Website

Wikipedia Article on EPCOT

Six Flags Marine World Medusa

When looking for adventure look no farther than Six Flags Marine World. All the fun of a local park multiplied by skyscraping coasters. Nothing can beat the thrill of zooming up, upside down, and backwards.

Six Flags Marine World has some of the most exciting roller coasters in California. Medusa is sure to have you scared silly, but leave you craving another ride. Smooth, fast, and exhilarating, this ride twists and turns and flings you upside down. The boomerang sends to flying backwards. Its a ride for someone with a strong stomach. Rickey Roar has you clanking along as though you are riding one of the newest roller coasters.

As a child I was terrified of roller coasters, convinced that if I were to get on one it would surely fall. But Six Flags Marine World changed all that for the better. I was dragged onto Medusa and made to ride the coaster even I screamed for someone to let me off. Once the ride was over I was in love with it. I road it six more times that day.

So if you are ever in the Bay Area of California plan a day trip to Six Flags Marine World.

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1. Picture from: http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Renaissance Fun Park looks like a nice family park. It has two 18-hole mini-golf courses, complete with ponds and bridges. It has a nice sized arcade that holds about 30 arcade games. The big Party Rooms can be rented out for birthday parties or get-togethers. The parks has a LaserTag Arena and a large Kiddie Playground. There is a covered picnic area and it is right next to a volleyball court and the Go-Kart track. The Go-Kart track is fairly large and is about $7 for a ride. Companies can also sponsor a Go-Kart, which is basically putting your logo on it for the people to never notice, but see anyways. Haha! It looks like it would be a fun place to go to, especially if you havee small children.

California’s Great America is local treasure. Fun, fascinating, and full of suprises, this theme park attracts people from all over. Like any other theme park it has created a connection with those that live around it. When you are in California and you talk about your memories of amusement parks Great America is always mentioned.

Between the wonderous rides, the live shows, and the Austrialian themed Boomerang Bay, there is no way you won’t have a blast. People young and old enjoy all that this amusement park has to offer. So whether you are teens going with your school or parents taking the kids, Great America is sure to trill and delight.

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1. Picture from: www.bannister.org

Uncle Bernie’s Theme Park is located in Fort Lauderdale Florida, and is the only theme park in Florida offer free Entertainment. Show’s are every Saturday and Sunday, formatted for the entire family.

The Dragon is the first coaster you see Uncle Bernie’s  Theme Park, and most of the rides are for kids. Uncle Bernie’s Theme Park has other sections that will keep you busy for hours, not to mention the Swap Shop, that”s located infront of Uncle Bernie’s.  If your every down in Floridia check it out. Tickets are $1.00 dollar each, or 20 tickets for $17.00 dollars, and wristband are $17.00 dollars for all day rides, weekends only.