One of the hallmarks of Federal holidays and long weekends here in the US is the opportunity for big weekend travels. After all, it’s not every day you get a chance to have an extra day off–and travel to a new place. And if children are a part of the troupe, you can be sure that there’ll be a theme park in the holiday itinerary!
Why do amusement parks always top our holiday to-do list? Well, aside from the fact that AMUSEMENT is what we all look forward to when planning a vacation, theme parks are everyone gets to relive their childhood, memories, and fun experiences all over again. Be it a child, a teenager, or a full-grown adult, no one can resist the striking blend of entertainment and the thrills of adventure that amusement parks can give.
Feast your eyes on the world’s best– we’ve rounded up the Top 10 Amusement Parks all over the world to help you plan your next big weekend travel!
Universal Studios, Singapore
The famous Universal Studios located within Resorts The famous Universal Studios located within Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore is known to be a one-of-a-kind theme park in Asia. It is home to 24 attractions within seven themed areas: Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Far Far Away, Madagascar, The Lost World, and Ancient Egypt. The theme park boasts 28 fun rides, shows, and attractions and is currently undergoing park expansions for even better and more unforgettable entertainment.
Gardaland Park, Italy
Gardaland Park is the largest amusement resort located in Northeastern Italy. It consists of an amusement park, wholly-themed aquariums, and two enchanting hotels. Embark on an unforgettable Gardaland adventure and go on thrilling rides like the Blue Tornado, Raptor, Magic Mountain, Sequoia Adventure, and more! Surely, there’s never a dull moment in this wonderland!
Disneyland, Paris
Did you know that Disneyland Paris is the only Disney park in Europe? It boasts one of the best attractions in any Disney Park in the world, the Crush’s Coaster, a slow-moving ride that turns into a wild roller coaster ride through the ocean. Disneyland Paris is also known for its pink, blue, and gold castle, where you can go underneath to see an animatronic dragon!
Like any typical Disneyland park, Disneyland Paris also offers entertainment complexes, musical tour of world attractions, and shopping. It is, without a doubt, one of the classics on this list that you shouldn’t miss!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, United Kingdom
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is an amusement park located on Blackpool’s South shore in Lancashire, Northwest England. The theme park hosts many world records, including the largest collection of wooden roller coasters of any park in the United Kingdom: the Big Dipper, Blue Flyer, Grand National, and Nickelodeon Streak. Its famous ride, The Big One, also holds the record as the tallest roller coaster in the United Kingdom. Blackpool Pleasure Beach features legendary stage shows like Hot Ice, Craig Cristian Ken Webster, the Nickelodeon land, and exciting land, air, and water rides and attractions!
Alton Towers, United Kingdom
Inspired by Disneyland, Alton Towers opened as a theme park in 1980 and designed to home multiple, other-worldly spaces grounded in English Heritage. It is the largest theme park in the UK, spanning 910 acres of land in central Staffordshire. The popular resort theme park boasts 40 rides and attractions for guests of all ages. Their main 10 rollercoasters are the stars of the show, each with record-breaking elements designed to thrill and delight anyone brave enough to ride.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Orlando
Disney’s Hollywood Studios was initially Walt Disney World’s third park when it opened in 1989, but it has since had several transformations over the years. The park, which is an ode to Hollywood, immerses guests in the movies they love and offers a slew of attractions and experiences for the whole family, with unforgettable rides and fun themed-zones on the side. Currently, Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers its guests 17 attractions and numerous dining and shopping options.
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Florida
Who DOESN’T know Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park in Florida? The theme park is home to 40 attractions and hosted 20.9 million visitors in 2019, making it the world’s most visited theme park for the thirteenth consecutive year and the most visited theme park in North America for the past nineteen years! The theme park has six themed ‘lands’: Main Street, Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland. These divisions provide different rides, shows, and sources of entertainment deemed to pay tribute to the life of its creator, Walter Elias Disney.
Efteling, The Netherlands
Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusement park built in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, in 1952. Through the years, the Fairytale Forest grew into a giant World of Wonders, with each of the 33 attractions reflecting elements from ancient myths and legends, fairytales, fables, and folklore. Experience enchanting moments at Efteling and come home telling beautiful, unforgettable stories.
PortAventura, Spain
Spend a great holiday with the family at PortAventura World and enjoy the best entertainment Southern Europe has to offer– including Europe’s leading theme parks and water parks while enjoying the sun, beach, and exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. The park has six themed areas, with five of them inspired by different regions. It also has the Caribe Aquatic Park with 50,000 m2 of attractions, shops, restaurants, relaxation areas, and lush greenery, plus an area dedicated just for kids, SésamoAventura.
Legoland, Denmark
Enjoy an unforgettable Lego experience in Legoland Billund Resort and have a blast, riding roller coasters like the Flying Eagle, Dragen, and X-treme Racers, which are all bound to make you laugh and scream! Challenge ninjas in LEGO® NINJAGO® The Ride, make your bones rattle with fear in Ghost – The Haunted House, experience LEGOLAND from the top in LEGOTOP®, or see the world-famous buildings and places in the Miniland. Legoland also boasts an enchanted castle tower, LEGOLAND Castle Hotel, where you can check-in while on vacay!
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