Florida has long been a popular choice for family holidays to the US, and I think a major reason behind that is its great selection of theme parks – though the sunshine certainly has its part to play too! Each year ushers in some great new rides, which means that even if you’ve been on a theme park adventure in Florida before, chances are there’ll be lots of new things for you to do and see.
And, of course, since there are so many theme parks in this part of the world, it’s unlikely you’ll have been to them all. There are some really exciting additions to the theme park circuit this year, so I suggest you start planning your trip now – Cosmos Holidays is a reliable operator for affordable family holidays to Florida.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at what you really shouldn’t miss in 2013.
Transformers: The Ride – 3D
It seems that the bulk of the biggest new ride releases are taking place at the Universal Orlando Resort, so if your main aim is to check out the very latest attractions, this is where you should probably go. The most exciting new attraction is the much-anticipated Transformers: The Ride – 3D, which is brand new for summer 2013 and promises to provide a totally immersive experience.
Using the latest 3D media and flight simulation technologies, this attraction will whisk you into the world of the Transformers. Fight alongside the Autobots to thwart Megatron and his dastardly Decepticon compadres, who have a characteristically evil plan that’ll spell the end for humanity.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
It seems that this year’s all about the 3D, with the next of our recommended new rides also being a 3D thrill – and, as with Transformers, you’ll find it at the Universal Orlando Resort. Officially launched in 2012, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is a fun ride that aims to provide just as many laughs as thrills – and we think it succeeds.
You’ll join Gru and be recruited as a Minion to help in his latest scheme. Alas, after you’ve been taken through his carefully created minion training things don’t go quite to plan and you’ll be launched on a hair-raising high-speed journey through the laboratory. Hold on tight!
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow
Also officially launched last year, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the latest highlights of Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney Walt World in Lake Buena Vista. Offering something a little bit different for theme park fans, this attraction is more of a walk-through experience than a ride – but that doesn’t make it less exciting.
This treat for the senses incorporates a host of special effects to throw you into the world of the Black Pearl, allowing you to follow in the footsteps of the loveable rogue Captain Jack and see if you have what it takes to join his crew.
Falcons Fury
If you can’t make it to Florida in 2013, you can still look forward to catching some incredible new releases. In spring 2014, for instance, the ever-popular Busch Gardens Tampa will be unveiling Falcons Fury.
You’ll need to have a head for heights for this one, because it’ll haul you up a dizzying 300 ft straight in the air. And, in case that’s not terrifying enough, it’ll rotate you 90 degrees so you’re facing the ground – just in time for you to plummet back down to earth at 60 mph!