1. Magic Kingdom,Orlando, Florida (

The Magic Kingdom is a place where every child's dreams and fairy tales come true. Enchanting fireworks displays, musical parades and famous Disney characters with amazing rides, all this awaits children in the most famous and best theme park in the world, which rightfully ranks first in the Top 10 Theme Parks in the World.

The Magic Kingdom opened in 1995, and the park attracts an average of 30.5 million visitors each year. The most famous attractions of the park, Fury Bucko, Tomahawk, Shambhala - Expedition to the Himalayas, Tami-Tami, Huracan Condor, Splash, Silver River Flume and the Grand Canyon, the themed parades constantly organized in the park are also very popular.

2. Beto Carrero, Brazil (Beto Carrero World)

Beto Carrero, located in Brazil on the coast Atlantic Ocean, south of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Pena. Beto Carrero Park is the largest theme park in Latin America. It attracts visitors with many attractions and entertaining shows such as a huge zoo with many rare animals, a large Castle of Nations, an authentic German beer village, a pirate island with a themed restaurant and many exciting rides ranging from the "Extreme Tower" where you fall from a height of 93 meters and ending with the popular Roller Coaster.

Beto Carrero Park also has a motocross arena and a karting track designed personally by Hermann Tilke, the architect of all modern Formula 1 tracks.

Copenhagen, Denmark ( Tivoli Gardens

In the center of Copenhagen lies a real Enchanted Garden. Tivoli Gardens is the most famous of the amusement parks in Copenhagen, and it hasn't changed much since it opened in 1843. Tivoli Gardens is one of the oldest theme parks in the world and it was under its influence that Walt Disney created the most famous and famous theme park in the world - Disneyland.

4. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, California (Disneyland Park)

At Disneyland, you and your kids can swim with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive into the blue depths of the ocean and ride a rocket to the stars, all in the same day. The park in Anaheim is Walt Disney's first theme park, opened back in 1955, and became the living embodiment of Walt Disney's dream of a theme park for children.

5. Islands of Adventure,Orlando, Florida (

The Islands of Adventure theme park opened next door to Universal Studios Florida in 1999. The park consists of seven “Islands of Adventure”, these are the island “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, the island “The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man”, the island “Marvel Super Hero”, where you can see Iron Man, Hulk, Superman and other super heroes, the island “Park” Jurassic" and the island "Lost Continent". The eighth island, Skull Island, is under construction.

Los Angeles (UniversalStudiosHollywood)

Universal Studios is an amusement park based on the movies. This is the perfect family theme park with lots of adventure, where you can go behind the scenes of some of Hollywood's most famous films and television shows.

7. Port Aventura Park, Salou, Spain(PortAventura Park)

Port Aventura is an adventure theme park for families and children in the Barcelona area, with more than 3.8 million visitors annually. In 2014, Port Aventura opened a new attraction called "Angkor Adventures in the Lost Kingdom" This attraction is based on the iconic Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. If you love roller coasters, then be sure to visit the Shambhala roller coaster in Europe, it is the largest roller coaster.

8. DisneySea , Chiba, Japan

Disneyland at the Sea is located inside the Tokyo Disney Resort, opened on September 4, 2001, as a theme park where visitors can enjoy a traditional Disney family amusement park experience. The main attractions of the park are based on stories and legends about the sea.

The park is located next door to Tokyo Disneyland, right on Tokyo Bay, Tokyo DisneySea, a new world filled with the romance of adventure, discovery and fun. More than 14 million people visited DisneySea in 2014.

9. Park Europe, Rust, Germany

Europa Park is located in southwestern Germany between Freiburg and Offenburg, Europa Park is the largest theme park in German-speaking countries, and one of the few that is open in winter. Europa Park is a mixture of high-adrenaline rides, cleverly designed themed areas, beautiful natural parks, plus about 6 hours of shows, including children's theater and an ice revue.

Seoul, South Korea ( Lotte World)

Lotte World opened in 1989, Lotte World is one of the major leisure complexes located in the city center of Seoul. It consists of the indoor Adventure Park, the world's largest indoor theme park. Lotte World is filled with exciting attractions, there is also an ice skating rink, a folk museum, a lake, and much more.

Theme and amusement parks are family holiday classics. Carousels, water slides, life-size puppets, fast food and sweets - this is what an ideal vacation looks like when you are from two to twelve years old. Children simply love amusement parks, which cannot be said about adults. But if you are a parent, then sooner or later you will still have to visit at least one of these parks during your vacation. Fortunately, many of them are located in beautiful places where adults can find something to do in their free time from visiting the attractions.

1. Disneyland/

Disneyland Paris takes first place in our ranking. This park is loved by many parents around the world, firstly because it is quite compact compared to its American counterparts, and secondly because it is located just a few tens of kilometers from Paris.

2. Legoland/

German Legoland is located in the town of Günzburg near Munich. Little Lego fans will be delighted with this place, because everything there is made from the details of this construction set!
A visit to the park can easily be combined with a trip to the capital of Bavaria. In addition to the legendary beer halls and the historical center, it is worth visiting the Old and New Pinakotheks. And be sure to set aside one day for a trip to the Neuschwanstein castle of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, which, by the way, served as the prototype of the famous castle-symbol of the Disney studio.

3. Port Aventura/

The biggest advantage of PortAventura Park is its location. It is located on the Costa Dorada, near the town of Salou, ideal for a beach holiday. You can stay in Salou itself or in any of the nearby coastal towns and from there make forays into the park, Barcelona and Tarragona. Or you can stay in Barcelona; from here to the park is no more than an hour by car or an hour and a half by train.

4. Ghibli museum/

A ninja museum, sumo wrestling, magnificent pagodas and parks, sushi bars and the Tsukiji fish market - neither children nor adults will be bored in Tokyo. Not far from the Japanese capital you will find two amusement parks at once - the familiar Disneyland and the unusual, much more Japanese Studio Ghibli museum park, created by the great master Hayao Miyazaki.

5. Six Flags Mountain/

Everyone knows that near Los Angeles there is the world's first Disneyland and the luxurious Universal Park, dedicated to the blockbusters of the studio of the same name, but not everyone has heard of Six Flags - a classic amusement park. Most of The slides at Six Flags are designed for teenagers and adults, but there is more than enough entertainment for preschoolers.
By the way, those who are not interested in attractions will not be bored in Los Angeles: beaches, shopping, luxurious parks and museums and, of course, the famous Walk of Fame - this city will not leave anyone indifferent.

6. Universal studios/

Of all South-East Asia Singapore is best for families. The city provides endless possibilities for entertainment for young guests: the famous night zoo, excellent beaches and numerous children's museums. Adults will surely enjoy the combination of ultra-modern and colonial architecture, shopping and Singaporean cuisine. A few years ago, Universal Studios opened on Singapore's Sentosa Island; Compared to its American counterparts, this is a relatively small park, but it is quite enough to make a trip to Singapore an unforgettable adventure for your child.

7.Ocean Park/

Ocean Park in Hong Kong is a great way to combine business with pleasure, because on its territory there are not only a water park and a roller coaster, but also a zoo and an aquarium. The most interesting thing here is the aquarium with a variety of jellyfish, which will not leave even adults indifferent. You can get to Ocean Park by taxi or bus both from the city center and from Victoria Peak. So, if you are only passing through Hong Kong for a day or two, try combining a visit to the peak with Ocean Park, just keep in mind that such a program will be quite tiring for a child.

8. Gardaland/

If you are planning a trip to northern Italy with children, be sure to stop by this park; it is located just on the road between Venice and Milan, on the shores of Lake Garda, just a few minutes drive from Verona. This is the biggest amusement park Italy, with its own water park, aquarium and separate area for kids. If you try, you can get around it in one day, so you don’t have to look for accommodation nearby. But if you like to do everything in detail, then it is better to spend the night in the nearby town of Peschiera del Garda or in one of the campsites near the park. Directly on the territory of the park there is its own (expensive) four-star hotel.

9.Efteling/

If you don't like Disney and prefer to raise your child on classic fairy tales, then Efteling Park is perfect for you. The same rides, roller coasters and carousels, but in a slightly more classic and calm setting. From Amsterdam to Efteling it is easy to get by train or car, but we still recommend staying in the park for at least one night in order to have time to explore the entire territory, it is quite large. Efteling is one of the few theme parks in Europe that operate all year round, so you don’t have to plan your visit for the summer, you can choose a season that is more suitable for visiting Amsterdam.

10. Grona Lund/

Stockholm is the perfect city for a long family weekend. The main children's entertainment is located on the island of Skansen: the Junibacken Museum, dedicated to the heroes of Swedish fairy tales, the Vassa museum ship, the aquarium and, of course, the Grenalund amusement park. The pearls of Grenalund are the Petson and Findus house, where children can play for hours, and the Ferris wheel. Adults will certainly enjoy the old town and palace of Drottningholm near Stockholm; and modern Swedish cuisine will definitely appeal to everyone, regardless of age.

All over the world, amusement parks are very popular among tourists. Accordingly, the more active recreation enthusiasts prefer a particular park, the higher its popularity. Our article presents the first part of a review of the 25 most visited theme parks in the world, which are worth visiting during your long-awaited vacation.

The Hakkeijima Sea Paradise theme water park was built in the largest city in Japan in 1999. The structure of this luxurious entertainment complex includes: an aquarium museum, which presents 100 thousand of a wide variety of fish, polar bears, penguins, sea lions and other sea inhabitants; an aquatic theater where colorful performances by dolphins and other sea animals take place; the Dolphin Fantasy exhibition pavilion (opened in 2004) with a glass tunnel and cylindrical aquarium, as well as the new popular Lagoon area (opened in 2007), which includes outdoor swimming pools. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is considered one of the most popular entertainment complexes in Japan.

Attendance - 4,149,000 people per year.

The Efteling amusement park, which opened in the small Dutch town of Kaatsheuvel in 1952, bears the title of the oldest among those currently existing. It is worth noting that even a few days are not enough to explore such a huge park (area - 72 hectares). "Efteling" is real country wonders, in which you can meet “living” characters from fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. The territory of the park is divided into seven kingdoms: 4 are located directly in the park, and 3 are outside it. The atmosphere of each of the seven kingdoms of the park is unique and completely different from the others. Efteling is the most popular amusement park in Holland.

Attendance - 4,150,000 people per year.

One of the oldest amusement parks in Europe, the famous Tivoli Gardens complex was founded by Danish officer Georg Carstensen on August 15, 1843. In the Copenhagen park you can find incredibly beautiful masterpieces of oriental architecture - a pantomime theater in the Chinese style, the hotel-restaurant "Nimbus" in the Moorish style, etc. In the squares and lawns of the Danish park, surrounded by greenery and flowers, the spirit of romanticism emanates. Among the attractions at Tivoli Gardens, it is worth highlighting the world's tallest carousel, the Star Flyer (80 meters), as well as the Dæmonen ("demon") track, which is 564 meters long. Of great interest to tourists is the attraction “Andersen's Fairy Tale Land” located in the cave and the numerous unusual-looking shopping pavilions.

Attendance - 4,200,000 people per year.

Sea World San Diego was founded in 1964. Interestingly, the founders of the future entertainment complex initially opened a small seafood restaurant, not counting on its further expansion. However, they soon took out a loan to buy land and some marine animals and rare fish and opened an amusement park, which was visited by more than 400 thousand guests in the first year. The main structure in the park can be considered a 98-meter-high observation tower, on top of which there is a glass cabin that rises at a speed of 46 m/min and at the same time slowly rotates around its axis. Also in the park there are several areas with swimming pools, where performances with killer whales take place several times a day.

Modern park complex "Walt Disney Studios" in French capital is located next to the famous Disneyland. This park does not have many extreme attractions, but it is not famous for them, but primarily for its unusual sites where visitors can try their hand at drawing, as well as watch how the most famous films and television programs are filmed. Also in the Disney Studios in Paris you can get up close and personal with amazing special effects and see shows by professional stuntmen.

Attendance - 4,470,000 people per year.

The largest amusement park in Germany and the second most visited in the Old World, Europa-Park, was opened in the small town of Rust in southwestern Germany in 1975. "Europe-Park" is located on an area of ​​90 hectares, divided into 16 thematic sections, in which 13 European countries are represented. In the structure of the complex there are about 100 themed attractions and various shows and theatrical performances. There are a total of 12 roller coasters in the park, the largest of which, Silver Star (73 m high), is the largest in Europe. The unusual attraction “Eurosat”, made in the shape of a huge ball, which is simply impossible not to notice, deserves special mention.

Attendance - 4,900,000 people per year.

The Sea World amusement park and zoo-aquarium, with an area of ​​81 hectares, was opened in Orlando, USA in 1973. This is a huge theme park dedicated to the entire world's oceans and its inhabitants, with various attractions and entertaining show programs. After visiting this amazing place, most guests will radically change their understanding of the sea and underwater life. Particularly popular attractions are the Kraken (a very tall roller coaster with many loops) and the Journey to Atlantis, which is a boat ride through a palace in Atlantis with a fall from a steep waterfall.

Attendance - 5,090,000 people per year.

The main amusement park in Japan's Mie Prefecture, Nagashima Spa Land, features several slides, a huge Ferris wheel with a diameter of 83 meters and the country's largest water park. Many structures on the territory of this park are real masterpieces of engineering art. Nagashima Spa Land is very popular among both locals and tourists who come to Kagawa specifically to have fun.
Attendance - 5,840,000 people per year.

The Universal Studios Hollywood amusement park in Los Angeles is entirely dedicated to the oldest existing Hollywood film studio, which recently celebrated its centenary. The theme park occupies a gigantic area near Hollywood. It is divided into sections dedicated to specific films. There are numerous attractions and figures in the park. famous characters from films and cartoons produced at Universal Studios. Among the most popular attractions is "Earthquake", where daredevils experience real shocks with a force of more than 8 points, " water world" (crazy racing on jet skis) and "Jurassic Park" (water trip along the river, along the banks of which dinosaurs walk).

Attendance - 6,148,000 people per year.

The Universal Studios Florida themed entertainment center opened in the American attractions capital of Orlando on June 7, 1990. The park is divided into 6 thematic zones: Hollywood, Central American, New York, California, international and children's, named after Woody Woodpecker from the famous cartoon of the same name. Among the main attractions we can highlight - an attraction dedicated to the cult film “Terminator”; story-based disaster attraction Jaws famous film horror films, as well as attractions based on the famous films: “Men in Black” and “Back to the Future”.

Everland Amusement Park, located in the suburbs of Seoul, is one of the largest entertainment complexes in South Korea. The park features the country's largest roller coaster attraction, the T Express, which stretches 1.7 km. Along with numerous attractions, the park also features a zoo and a water park. Everland is considered one of the most representative amusement parks in the world and brings joy and relaxation to visitors of all ages.

Attendance - 7,303,000 people per year.

14. Lotte World Amusement Park in Seoul, South Korea

Amusement park "Lotte's World"

Amusement park "Lotte's World"

Another complex in Seoul, Lotte World is one of the largest amusement parks not only in Asia, but throughout the world, the capsule shape of which with giant letters of the name “Lotte World” on the roof is visible even to space satellites. The entertainment complex includes more than 40 high-speed and high-altitude twisters and spinners, including the most extreme ones - the Giant Loop, the Crazy Journey through the Egyptian Museum and the Ship of the Spanish Conquistadors, rising on the “wave” at the very "dome" of the park.

Hong Kong Disneyland opened on September 12, 2005. It is curious that Hong Kong Disneyland, with an area of ​​27.4 hectares, is the most “compact” of all existing ones. The park is divided into thematic areas, well isolated from each other, so that visitors, moving from one area to another, can fully experience the atmosphere and theme of each and cannot see or hear what is happening next door.

Attendance - 7,400,000 people per year.

Today, theme parks are becoming increasingly popular. One of the most modern parks can be found in our recent material:. It is extremely interesting when someone creates a park virtually alone, without government help. We reported just such a unique case in our material.

Many interesting parks have been created by human hands on our planet. In addition to Disneyland, we recommend visiting at least 10 other best amusement parks. Do you have any idea what these places could be? Welcome to our list of theme parks around the world.

Legoland, Denmark

The Lego construction and toy corporation has become famous not only for its products, but also as an organizer of interesting theme parks. Two of them are in the USA, and one each is in Germany and Malaysia. Of course, the largest and most interesting park is located in Denmark, the country that became the birthplace of the Lego constructor.

In the park you will be offered a three-day tour of the corporation's factories. Only 25 people are initiated into the secrets of production once a year. The cost of the all-inclusive tour is almost 2.5 thousand dollars. Taking a walk in the park itself will be much cheaper; entry for young children is generally free.

Sanrio Puroland. Japan

Do you know what one of the best theme parks in the world is dedicated to? Dear cats Hello Kitty! Here they are full-fledged participants in the show, which is easy to appreciate as grandiose. The park is located near the Keio metro station. The cost of a ticket for an adult is 30 dollars, for children - ten cheaper.

Tivoli Gardens, Denmark

Trivoli Park was founded in 1843. It is one of the best amusement parks. Here children can freely ride down high slides, participate in mini-car races, and dare to climb high wheel views and, together with adults, look at picturesque Copenhagen from there. Entrance to the park for adults costs about $20; children under 8 years old are free. Attractions cost little money.

Ferrari Amusement Park, UAE

Ferrari World is a park in one of the richest countries in the world. It is located on Yas Island, easily accessible from Abu Dhabi Airport. The best amusement parks do not have such a large supply of games for children. There are several racing simulators, exciting roller coasters, and, of course, the Ferrari Museum. We recommend that you immediately buy a ticket, which will give you open access to all entertainment. The price for an unlimited subscription is $100.

Universal Studios, Singapore

There are few themed places for children and adults in Asia. Universal Studios is considered the best amusement park. The company has created a Galaxy simulator where you can ride a roller coaster. You can watch a three-dimensional image of the Universe with very natural battles and special effects for only $55.

Angry Birds Land, Finland

The Finns came up with a game for smartphones and tablets that won the love of children and adults in a matter of months. One of the best amusement parks is dedicated to funny birds and green pigs. All items from the Angry Birds merchandise industry are sold here. In Finland you can find a whole country of "angry birds" for just $36.

Window of the World, China

This theme park of the world has collected miniatures of attractions from all countries. You will see the entire planet here, but in a small, convenient size. The price is from 20 dollars per person.

Cedar Point, USA

Ohio is home to the best amusement park in the world. Thematic shows featuring characters from books, films, and games are collected here, carnival processions and parades take place, and only the bravest visitors are not afraid to climb the rides. The ticket price for an adult is over 40 dollars, for a child it is much cheaper.

Harry Potter Park, America

Theme parks are dedicated to cinematic and book characters. They are located in Orlando, Florida. You will plunge into the world of the village of Hogsmeade and taste real butterbeer, which Hogwarts students secretly enjoyed. In another park there is an installation of Diagon Alley buildings and shops. The organizers plan to open other places from JK Rowling's books. By the way, the writer personally controlled the accuracy of the construction of the objects.

Hobbiton, New Zealand

New Zealand nature is perfectly suited for reproducing Tolkien's books about the Mediterranean. The site was originally used for filming the film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings in 1999. Ten years later, the hobbit houses, already slightly destroyed, were decided to be restored.

Park named after the Little Prince, France

The main character of the philosophical book for children and adults by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry became the subject of veneration in France. At an altitude of one and a half hundred meters there are balloons that serve as planets. You can climb on them and see the surroundings. Live foxes are available for play.

Parks with dinosaurs

In Cuba there is the “Prehistoric Valley” - a park in which 200 full-length dinosaur figures are located. In Germany they created their own version of the Jurassic period, which will be interesting to visit for people of all ages.

How and when is the best time to visit theme parks?

Plan your trip on weekdays, because this way you will encounter significantly fewer queues.

Buying tickets in advance online can help you save money.

Parks located in warm countries are located under open air. You and your children may benefit from bucket hats and sunscreen.

IN long way Take water with you, as local drinks are significantly overpriced.

Pay attention to height and age passes near the attractions.

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