Top 6 Theme Parks in the World

1. Walt Disney World (USA)

Nestled on the east coast of USA is the mother of all entertainment parks, the famous Walt Disney World of Florida. Born in 1971 to supplement the original Disneyland, it has become the world’s most visited vacation resort, with an annual footfall of 52 million. Spread over a staggering 27,258 acres, it is home to two water parks, four theme parks, five golf courses and a number of resorts. The four enchanting theme parks of the huge complex are Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Studio, each of which is fascinating in its own way.

2. Europe Park (GERMANY)

Located in the picturesque town of Rust, Germany is the biggest theme park in Europe. With annual revenue of EUR 300 million, it has the lion’s share of visitors and tourists. It has developed a niche in providing theme-based entertainment, with each area being designed as a European nation. The details extend to architecture, food, exhibitions and rides. It has become a microcosm of Europe and a melting pot for different European cultures. A paradise for outdoors-men, it also has 12 roller coaster rides, a monorail, and numerous beautiful resorts. The Blue Fire roller coaster and the Aplenexpress Mine Train are the park’s hottest selling rides.

3. Beto Carrero World (BRAZIL)

With friendly people, amazing hospitality, pleasant weather, good food and a never-ending list of things to do, the Beto Carrero World rightly takes the 3rd position in our list of best theme parks. The largest and the sexiest theme park in Latin America, it has grown tremendously from its humble beginning in 1991. It has an array of fascinating theme based areas lined up one after the other. Some of the most popular one’s are the Nation’s Avenue, Old West, Germanic village, Pirates Islands and Extreme Adventure. It also has a huge wildlife based themed zoo, which is unique in its kind.

4. Tokyo Disney Sea (JAPAN)

Inspired by the mythologies and legends of the deep blue sea, Tokyo Disney Sea has built a solid reputation in the Asian entertainment industry. It has a peerless record of being the fastest theme park to reach 10 million visitors, in just 307 days of its opening. Visitors can travel west to the busy ports of Venice, in its Mediterranean Harbor. The Mermaid Lagoon, The Lost River Delta and the Port of Discovery are all fiction based themes with amazing detailing. The American Waterfront is a symbiosis of history and culture, wrapped in fun and eventful items. The restaurants specialize in local and global seafood cuisines, with extraordinary culinary perfections.

5. Hong Kong Disneyland (HONG KONG)

The heartthrob of 5.2 million annual visitors, Hong Kong Disneyland is the epicenter of outdoor entertainment in Hong Kong. The park built on 123 acres is filled with exciting themes like the Grizzly Gulch, a mountain mining town lost in search of hidden gold or the Fantasy Land, where kids get to meet their favorite Disney character at the Sleeping Beauty Castle. The Mystic Point is a place of mysterious forces and supernatural phenomenon. It is also the home of Lord Henry Mystic, an adventure seeker, and his notorious monkey. It is inspired by the thrilling rain forests of Papua New Guinea. Besides Disneyland, there are also other great experiences you should not miss while in Hong Kong.

6. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (UAE)

The world’s first Ferrari based theme park is the new jewel of classy and modern Dubai. Built in 2010, on the swanky Yas Island, it happens to the largest indoor theme park in the world. The architecture is a marvelous piece of engineering and an enigma of human endeavor. It is also home to Formula Rossa, the largest roller coaster in the world. A heaven for adrenalin lovers, it has amazing roller coaster rides, thrill rides, children’s rides and family rides, besides four shows on racing daily. It already has won a number of awards and recognition and is transforming itself rapidly to become a world-class theme park.

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