Six of the best... Theme parks UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT, FLORIDA Three parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park – could keep visitors entertained for a week! New is Jurassic World VelociCoaster, Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster that sends riders up to 70 mph and over 150 feet in the air, and DreamWorks Destination, an interactive character experience in the KidZone area. DISNEYLAND RESORT, CALIFORNIA Walt Disney’s original Disneyland Park spreads its magic with rides, parades and fireworks. Star attractions include the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – both within the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction. In neighbouring Disney California Adventure Park, Pixar Pier and Cars Land offers fun for younger children. LEGOLAND NEW YORK RESORT, NEW YORK The world’s biggest Legoland resort is located in Goshen, 60 miles from New York City. It has over 50 kid-tastic rides, shows and attractions across seven lands, including Ninjago World, Bricktopia and Lego City. An on-site themed hotel has interactive LEGO features SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA, ILLINOIS The triple-recordbreaking Maxx Force rollercoaster at the Six Flags theme park, just outside Chicago has the wow factor. North America’s fastest launch coaster hits 78mph in under two seconds, features the world’s highest doubleinversion at 175 feet, and has the world’s fastest inversion at 60mph. BUSCH GARDENS, FLORIDA In 2022 the park will unveil Iron Gwazi, the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world. There’s also a zoo, year-round shows and seasonal celebrations. Tampa’s regenerated Downtown has exciting culinary and entertainment experiences after a day of park fun. SESAME PLACE, PENNSYLVANIA America’s only Sesame Street-themed park, just outside Philadelphia, is a Muppet-filled celebration of life. Enjoy rides, water attractions, daily shows – and the chance to hang out with Elmo! PICTURED Main image: Family fun in Florida, the theme park capital of the world; Inset: Riding The Dragon at Legoland, New York 18 visitusa.org.uk
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