Orlando, Florida is one of the top destinations for a family vacation, its main attraction being the series of parks dedicated to the world's most famous mouse and all his friends. Florida is famous for the fabulous Disney theme parks and water parks that enchant the young and the young at heart alike. You can avail of the various packages to suit every budget and create an entire Disney holiday and stay at one of their many themed resorts.

The "Most Magical Place on Earth" as it is rightly called has transformed Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom into the stratosphere of family oriented theme parks. The Magic Kingdom is just the place to be in if you want to fly around Neverland with Peter Pan and his pals or brave the unknown of Space Mountain. This great theme park has something of interest for kids and adults alike. It has everything from the famous puppets singing the catchy "It's a Small World After All" or just shopping at the many stores on Main Street.

The newest addition to the Walt Disney World theme parks is the Animal Kingdom. This twist on the traditional zoo is nothing like you have ever seen before! With different sections housing animals native to different continents, go on safari in the park's African savannah or plunge down a white river rapids in the Asian section. In addition to experiencing tons of rides, attractions, and animals, you can also learn more about different cultures through a variety of shows and educational exhibits at the park.

If you are a movie buff, you can go over to MGM Studios for a sneak peek behind the scenes. MGM Studios is designed like an actual movie studio that gives you the chance to relive your favorite moments from classics like "Singin? in the Rain" and the famous "Star Wars" movies. You can also take a tour of the back lot and see how movies are made with great special effects and cool stunts. You simply can't miss the show, "Fantasmic" where the favorite mouse combats evil like Aladdin's nemesis Jafar. If you like daring adventure, you will love the "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" that plunges you towards the earth at startling rates.

Remember to stop at the famous "golf ball" and visit Epcot. Epcot is the classic theme park that allows you to travel the world without leaving Orlando. You can learn about countries like China, Mexico, and Norway while you experience the great food and culture of their native peoples. The trip into the past with the dinosaur exhibit will take you back in the Jurassic age. The adults will enjoy this park as they get the chance to test drive the newest model car at the park's test track.

Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon are the two water parks in Orlando for those who swear by water activities. Blizzard Beach is complete with luges and a ski jump for the daring. It used to be a ski resort before being converted into a water park. For body surfing, watching lovely fishes and lazing down a river there is the Typhoon Lagoon.

As for lodging, you will find a whole lot of quality theme resorts from the luxurious and upscale Grand Floridian to the most economical All Star resorts.

Plan your next family vacation in Orlando and experience the magic of Walt Disney World for yourself! Whether you are eight or eighty, there are tons of things to see and do in this one-mouse town, so plan your trip today!