Best park to go to on July 4th?

[KAR3101]

My family and I have planned a 12 day trip to Orlando this July - we arrive on July 3rd and would like everyone's opinion about what is the best park, not a Disney park, that would be best to go to on the 4th of July. Any comments or suggestions?

 

[jtopicz1]

I've been to Islands of Adventure two July 4ths in a row and had a great time. The park wasn't too crowded and the fireworks were amazing!! They launched fireworks from all 3 lagoons simultaneously and had them themed to music from the rides!

Jim

 

[BarryHom]

Moving this to the Universal discussion board.

 

[gschmerl]

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We will also be there July 4th. Can't wait for those fireworks!! I'm glad too hear the park wasn't too crowded. I expected it to be backed, but wasn't concerned because of FOTL access.

 

[Jagger]

Hello all. I'm new to this board! But not to theme parks!


Well, IOA (Islands Of Adventure. Okay, so you guys prolly know this by now... ) is VERY fun, and my favorite out of the two parks. But, USF (Universal Studios) prolly will be less crowded (but still VERY crowded). I think that they will be about equal in wait times for the rides (but hey, I'm very spoiled! I say on the JP River Adventure: "TWENTY MINUTES???? HOW LONG! I'M NOT WAITING FOR THAT!!"), but I'd bet all you guys don't care that much about wait times... So, I say just go to wichever one you feel best suited!

Later,

Jagger