Theme Parks – Orlando Citizen

The Iron Gwazi train in its station at Busch Gardens Tampa. Photo by Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The Tampa day trip: a 65-acre Serengeti Plain and one of America’s finest coaster lineups, Iron Gwazi at its head — 75 minutes from Orlando, worth every one.

Minifigure heads at LEGOLAND Florida. Photo by Nathan Forget, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Florida’s original attraction, rebuilt in brick: a 150-acre park in Winter Haven designed for children two to twelve — coasters they can actually ride, Miniland USA, and the 1936 Cypress Gardens at its heart.

Riders on Manta, the flying coaster at SeaWorld Orlando. Photo by Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

SeaWorld Orlando

Orca presentations and manatee rescue alongside Orlando’s densest coaster collection — the hybrid park, going strong since 1973.

Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe. Photo by Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Universal Epic Universe

The newest major theme park in America, opened in 2025: five worlds around Celestial Park, from Super Nintendo World to the Ministry of Magic.

The entrance arch at Universal Studios Florida. Photo by ThrillZing, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Universal Studios Florida

Diagon Alley behind a London façade, the Mummy, Springfield and E.T. — Universal’s original park, mid-metamorphosis and still the crowd-pleaser.

The Hogwarts Express at Hogsmeade Station. Photo by Rob Bixby, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Universal Islands of Adventure

VelociCoaster over the lagoon, Hagrid’s motorbikes, Hogsmeade and Hulk: the thrill park of the Universal campus.

The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Photo by Theme Park Tourist, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A real safari, a floating-mountain rainforest and the Tree of Life: Disney’s largest and most beautiful park runs on the animals’ schedule.

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. Photo by Theme Park Tourist, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

EPCOT

Two parks in one — a technology showcase under Spaceship Earth and a permanent world’s fair around the lagoon, with the festivals and Cosmic Rewind besides.

Hollywood Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Photo by Jedi94, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, the Muppets at the wheel of the launch coaster — the strongest ride lineup at Walt Disney World.

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Photo by Rstoplabe14 Carlos Cruz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons — treated to the magazine's photo grade.

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November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Magic Kingdom

The original Florida park: Cinderella Castle, six lands, the most visited theme park on Earth — and a construction map worth knowing before you go.