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• 10-09-2011 by Eric Oh
• 04-23-2010 by Robert Niles

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Theme Park Insider: Orlando 2014 features our reader ratings, tips, and advice for visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and more!
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Top U.S. Theme Parks

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Disneyland
Epcot
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Universal's Islands of Adventure
Disney California Adventure
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Hollywood
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld San Diego
Busch Gardens Tampa

Other Top International Parks

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Disneyland Paris
Universal Studios Japan
Hong Kong Disneyland
Walt Disney Studios Paris
Europa Park
Efteling
Universal Studios Singapore

Readers' Top Themed Rides

Journey to the Center of the Earth
Transformers: The Ride
Mystic Manor
Indiana Jones - Temple of the Crystal Skull
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

Top Roller Coasters

El Toro
Bizarro
Outlaw Run
Apollo's Chariot
Manta

Top Theme Park Shows

Fantasmic!
Festival of the Lion King
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
World of Color
Impressions de France

Features, News and Advice

eBook: "Stories from a Theme Park Insider"
The Theme Park Insider Awards
What's under construction for 2014/5?
How to stay safe at a theme park

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