Themes Parks in Florida

When did Walt Disney open the Magic Kingdom® in Orlando, marking a new era in Florida tourism?

• 1959

• 1960

• 1970

• 1971

What was the admission cost to Busch Gardens at the end of the 1970s?

• Free

• Almost $5 per person

• Almost $8 per person

• More than $10 per person

What significant event happened at Busch Gardens in 1976?

• It started as a wildlife attraction

• It opened its first roller coaster

• It became free admission

• It closed down for renovation

What was the focus of the original SeaWorld theme park that opened in San Diego, California?

• Movie-themed attractions

• Historical reenactments

• Focus on animals

• Cartoon character experiences

In what year did SeaWorld open a park in central Florida?

• 1970

• 1973

• 1980

• 1990

Which theme park is known to be the closest rival to Disney World® in size and scope?

• SeaWorld

• Epcot®

• Universal Studios

• Animal Kingdom®

Universal Studios is unique because it is also what type of facility?

• A zoo

• A water park

• An actual movie studio

• A science center

What is the name of the second park that Universal Studios added in Florida?

• Epcot®

• Islands of Adventure

• SeaWorld

• Animal Kingdom®

How many of the 12 most-attended theme parks in the United States are in central Florida?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

Identify the following theme parks:

d

c

b

a

Magic Kingdom

Animal Kingdom

Hollywood Studios

Epcot