Who doesn’t like amusement parks! It is an area where people of all ages can make time. Everything from thrill rides to water chute is convenient here. Let’s take a look at 10 of our favorite amusement parks in the world.
Top 10 Most Popular Amusement Parks
1. Canada’s Wonderland
With 3,582,000 annual visitors in 2013, Canada’s Wonderland is a dream come true for all amusement park lovers. Situated on an area of 330 acres, the park opened on May 23, 1981. It is located in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and has a total of 69 rides, including two water car rides and 16 roller coaster rides. It is also famous for its annual Halloween Haunt.
2. Lotte World
It is located in Sincheon-dong, Seoul, Korea. Lotte World opened on July 12, 1989. The park holds the Guinness World Record for the largest indoor theme park in the world . In 2013, it was visited by 7.4 million people. Some of its attractions include; Sinbad, Conqueror, Flume Ride, Camelot Carousel, Giant Loop, Drunken Basket, 3D Desperados, Pharaoh’s Fury, Lotty’s Kidstoria, Treeble’s Hopper, Kids Bumper Car, Aeronauts Balloon Ride, French Revolution, Animal Theatre, Jungle Revolution, world monorail and more.
3. PortAventura
PortAventura is located in Salou, Catalonia, Spain and opened in 1995. It receives an average of 3 million visitors annually, with 3.4 million in 2013. Famous rides include the Furius Baco, Tomahawk, and Shambhala. Expedición Al Himalayas, Tami-Tami, Hurakan Condor, Tutuki Splash, Silver River, Grand Canyon Rapids and more. It is also known for its various seasonal events such as Sesamo Parade and Fiest Aventura.
4. Epcot
Epcot was opened on October 1, 1982 and is located in Bay Lake, Florida, USA. The park is often described as a ” permanent world’s fair ” . It hosts annual events such as the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, and the Round the World Holiday, attracting 11,229,000 visitors each year in 2013, attracting more than 10 million visitors.
5. Ocean Park Hong Kong
Since opening in January 1977, Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has become one of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist attractions. Its popularity is increasing day by day. It is clear that in 2013 it had 7,475,000 visitors. It stands on 226 acres. Some of them include Adventure Land, Polar Adventure, Snrill Mountain, Marine World, Rainforest and more. It also hosts annual events, including Halloween Bash , High-definition Moon Animals, and a Christmas Sense.
6. Europa Park
Baden, Germany – Located in Rust, Württemberg, Europa Park is the largest theme park in Germany and one of the most popular theme park resorts in Europe. It has 12 roller coasters. It is also the venue for the Euro Dance Festival . The park opened on July 12, 1975. The park receives 4 million annual visitors per year and 4.9 million in 2013. Famous rides and features include Dwarf City, Picture Library, Little Taylor, Rapunzel, Poppy Tower, Mac-Muls Carousel, Minimoys Village, Selenia’s House, and more. Besides, it also has 10 water rides and is situated on an area of 230 acres.
7. Happy Valley
Happy Valley is located in Beijing, China and opened in July 2006. There are more than 40 rides, of which 10 are extreme rides and 7 are IMAX theaters. Its notable mounts include the Crystal Wing, Extreme Rusher, Harvester, Jungle Racing, Snowfield’s Golden Wings and more. In 2013, it had 3.1 million visitors.
8. Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood welcomed 6.148,000 visitors in 2013, a treat for all adventure and amusement park lovers. Located in Universal City, Los Angeles, California, USA. It opened on March 14, 1915 as a film studio and on July 15, 1964 as a theme park. Its slogan is ‘ The Entertainment Capital of LA ‘. Some of them include: Super Silly Fun Land, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Shrek 4D, The Simpsons Ride, Blues Brothers Show, Waterworld: Living Sea Wars, Jurassic Park: The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy, Transformers: The Ride, NBC Universal Experience, and more.
9. Magic Kingdom
Opened on October 1, 1971, Magic Kingdom is now the world’s most visited amusement park with 18,588,000 tourists, located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, USA. . Its slogan is “The Most Magical Place on Earth “. Some of its attractions include Storybook Circus, Enchanted Forest, Liberty Square and more.
10. Disneyland
Perhaps the best-known amusement park in the world is no different than Disneyland, located in Anaheim, California, USA . It had 16,202,000 visitors in 2013, attracting around 15 million visitors a year. It is the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney . It was opened on July 17, 1955. Major attractions include Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown, Tomorrowland, Critter Country, Frontier Land, and Adventureland (Disney). Disneyland boasts more cumulative attendance than any other theme park in the world . 650 million people opened.