It is the quintessential "Battle of the Behemoths" -- the two largest theme park organizations in Central Florida, battling for your hard-earned vacation money.
Which should you choose? No matter how adventurous and athletic you are, there is absolutely no way you will be able to see every show and ride in more than two theme parks per day. If the theme park is Sea World, whose sprawling design and numerous winding paths encourage weight-loss akin to anything Bally's Gym can dish out -- you'll only see one park that day.
So what is a vacationer to do?
The first thing to do is to realize that Orlando is a tourist's DREAM, with attractions, museums, shopping, shows, and fine dining on every corner. There is no way you will see it all - or even most of it -- in less than two weeks. You should plan appropriately according to your group's priorities.
If your budget is limited, or theme parks are secondary to your group's itinerary, you'll want to choose UNIVERSAL ORLANDO, or SEA WORLD, as your primary park. Both offer a variety of live shows, famous characters, thrilling rides, and dining that will satisfy visitors of all ages. Universal Orlando is perfect for "Weekend Stays" because you can see everything in just two days. The two Universal Parks have very different personalities, offering a tremendous variety of famous characters and rides appropriate for thrill-lovers - or even the youngest of children. Sea World is a great alternative for slightly older ch... ...read the full guide >>>



