In these parks, even the most austere and prim adults begin to frolic, like little children. Roller coasters, dizzying carousels and other exciting rides give a lot of positive emotions.
In today's top ten we have collected the most popular amusement parks in the world. Each of them annually attracts millions of visitors from around the world.
10. Tivoli Gardens (Denmark, Copenhagen)
This amusement park opened in the Danish capital in 1843. The territory of Tivoli occupies 8 hectares, the park is famous throughout Europe for its original attractions. For example, the Demon slide, on which the trolleys accelerate to 80 km / h, or the 80-meter Star Flyer carousel. For lovers of quiet entertainment, the Pantomime Theater operates here, and entertainment events are held in the concert hall.
9. De Efteling (Netherlands, Kaathshavel)
The park has been operating since 1952 and annually receives more than 4 million visitors. The theme of the park is the old European tales of Andersen, the brothers Grimm, Perrault and their characters. But there are the most modern attractions, and a golf course, hotels and other attributes of entertainment infrastructure.
8. Europa Park (Germany, Rust)
About 4.5 million people visit Europe in Miniature every year. The park is interesting primarily for its theme. Each zone of the park is dedicated to one of the countries - Germany, Holland, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, England, Greece, Portugal and the countries of Scandinavia. There is also a “Bewitched Forest” on the territory with the Land of the Dwarves, the Land of Adventures and the Viking World.
7. Walt Disney Studios Park and Disneyland (France, Paris)
Disneyland Paris is a complex of two large theme parks - Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, as well as Disney Village Park, a golf course and a children's football school Manchester United. On the territory of the complex you can stay in a hotel of any category, and spend time not only on attractions, but also in cafes, restaurants, clubs, sports grounds and shopping centers.
6. Lotte world (South Korea, Seoul)
One of Asia's largest amusement parks is the pride of Seoul. All attractions here operate until midnight without breaks for the weekend, for which Lotte world was listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The most famous attractions are the Giant Loop roller coaster, the Egyptian Museum and the ship of the Spanish conquistadors.
5. Nagashima Spa Land (Japan, Kuwana)
The main attraction of the park is the world's longest Steel Dragon 2000 roller coaster, which reaches 2.4 km in length. The speed of the wagons reaches 150 km / h, and when reaching the highest point lovers of extreme skiing fall from a height of 93 meters.
4. Hong Kong Disneyland (China, Hong Kong)
Disneyland in Hong Kong is the youngest and most compact among Disney parks. However, about 4 million people visit this park on the island of Lantau annually. It is noteworthy that the park based on Disney cartoons still has a Chinese flavor. So, the characters sing in Chinese, Asian dishes are served in local cafes, and the park was built taking into account the requirements of Feng Shui.
3. Everland (South Korea, Gyeonggi-do)
This amusement park is owned by Samsung Corporation. Almost 7 million people visit Everland every year. In addition to attractions, there is a water park and a zoological corner on site. Themed areas include European Adventures, Zoo Topia, American Adventures, World's Fair, and Magic Earth.
2. Port Aventura (Spain, Salou)
More than 3 million people visit the park in Salou every year. On its territory there are more than 40 attractions, a water park, a golf course, four hotels and several beaches. Six thematic zones of the park are dedicated to the Wild West, Mexico, the Mediterranean, Polynesia, China and the Sesame children’s country.
1. Walt Disney World (Orlando, USA)
Disneyland in Florida is the largest among Disney parks. On a vast territory of 120 square meters. km 4 thematic and 2 water parks, 33 hotels of various categories, 5 golf courses, as well as dozens of restaurants, cafes and shops are located.