Seuss Landing

For kids (and those who are young at heart), there's Seuss Landing. This colorful area offers rides, shows, and attractions based on some of Dr. Seuss's famous and beloved characters and children's books. This entire area is designed to make visitors feel as if they've stepped into the pages of a Dr. Seuss story. All of the buildings and surroundings are painted in pastel colors.

Costumed characters taken from the pages of Dr. Seuss's popular books can be seen roaming around this area of the park and are available for pictures and autographs. Weather permitting, there's also the “Seuss Street Show,” a live music show presented several times daily. This show is suitable for children ages twelve and under. Shows typically begin midmorning and continue every hour or two throughout the afternoon. For exact showtimes, refer to the free Adventure Guide.

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The Green Eggs & Ham Café serves an array of meals and snack items, but the specialty of the house is green eggs and ham. This is a fun place for a family with young children to eat breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner. It's also ideal for a midday snack. Hamburgers and chicken fingers are among the other main entrées available.

The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride

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Ride gently in the sky to get a bird's eye view of Seuss Landing. The train also travels through the Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous restaurant! This is great fun for the whole family.

Caro-Seuss-el

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This is no ordinary merry-go-round. It features the colors, characters, and music that Dr. Seuss made famous. Ride around in circles on the back of a popular character. Some of the characters move up and down, while other are stationary on the turning merry-go-round.

The Once-Ler's House

This interactive area comes straight from the pages of one of Dr. Seuss's popular stories. Listen on the Whisper-ma-phone as the Once-ler tells you the story of the Lorax. Guests can also stand on the stone podium where, by the seat of his pants, the Lorax lifted himself through a hole in the clouds.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

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Steer your flying fish up, down, and around and around as you avoid shooting water. This ride has its own catchy theme song that will certainly put even the most serious adults in a lighthearted, childlike mood. If you're traveling with young kids, this is one ride that shouldn't be missed. Riders can fly 15 feet into the air as they travel in the Seussian fish vehicle. Topping off the center pedestal of the ride is an 18-foot-tall sculpture of the star-belly fish featured in the Dr. Seuss book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.

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At the Hop on Pop food kiosk, guests can create their own sundae on a stick. Banana splits and ice cream served in waffle cones are also available. If you're really thirsty and don't want soda, check out Moose Juice Goose Juice, a drink kiosk that serves juices, fruit cups, and other beverages.

The Cat in the Hat

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Thanks to Animatronics, the pages of Dr. Seuss's most famous book, The Cat in the Hat, come to life. Visitors ride in moving vehicles that take them through scenes lifted directly from the storybook. The scenes, however, are depicted in 3-D using life-size characters and colorful sets. This ride is lighthearted and recommended for people of all ages. Although it's not a thrill ride, it's definitely one of the most impressive, original, and imaginative attractions within Islands of Adventure.

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For a more elaborate, sit-down meal in a theme-oriented dining area, kids will enjoy chowing down on fried chicken, lasagna, spaghetti, and pizza at Circus McGurkus Café Stoo-pendous. Special kids' meals are available.

If I Ran the Zoo

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This is an interactive play area that tells the story of Gerald McGrew and his quest to create a totally different zoo of strange and unusual animals. This attraction is divided into three distinct areas: Hedges, Water, and New Zoo.

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Shopping with Seuss

The shops within Seuss Landing include:

  • Cats, Hats & Things — All kinds of clothing, gifts, and toys based on The Cat in the Hat can be purchased here. As you exit the Cat in the Hat ride, you'll find yourself within this colorful shop.

  • Dr. Seuss's All the Books You Can Read — This bookshop offers a complete library of Dr. Seuss books, videocassettes, CDs, and computer software.

  • Mulberry Street Store — Merchandise featuring all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters can be found here.

  • Picture This! — Purchase a unique photo of yourself (or your children) within the pages of a popular Dr. Seuss story.

  • Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers — A large selection of candy will satisfy your sweet tooth, while the gifts sold here make excellent souvenirs.

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