In these parks, even the most strict and prim adults start frolicking 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 world's most popular amusement parks... 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 covers 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 works here, and entertainment events are held in the concert hall.
9. De Efteling (Netherlands, Kaatsheuvel)
The park has been operating since 1952 and receives over 4 million visitors annually. The theme of the park is the old European fairy tales of Andersen, the brothers Grimm, Perrault and their characters. But there are also the most modern attractions, a golf course, hotels and other attributes of the entertainment infrastructure.
8. Europa Park (Germany, Rust)
Every year, “Europe in Miniature” is visited by about 4.5 million people. 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 Scandinavian countries. There is also a "Enchanted Forest" with the Land of Dwarfs, the Land of Adventures and the World of Vikings on the territory.
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 Manchester United Children's Football School. On the territory of the complex, you can stay in a hotel of any category, and spend time not only at attractions, but also in cafes, restaurants, clubs, sports grounds and shopping centers.
6. Lotte world (South Korea, Seoul)
One of the largest Asian amusement parks is the pride of Seoul. All attractions here work until midnight without breaks for the weekend, for which Lotte world was entered in the Guinness Book of Records. The most famous rides are the Giant Loop roller coaster, the Egyptian Museum and the Spanish conquistadors' ship.
5. Nagashima Spa Land (Japan, Kuwana)
The main attraction of the park is the longest roller coaster in the world, Steel Dragon 2000, which is 2.4 km long. The speed of the trailers reaches 150 km / h, and when the highest point is reached, fans 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 Lantau Island every year. 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. Everland is visited by almost 7 million people annually.In addition to attractions, there is a water park and a zoological corner on the territory. Themed areas include European Adventures, Zoo Topia, American Adventures, World's Fair, and Magic Land.
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 rides, a water park, a golf course, four hotels and several beaches. Six theme zones of the park are dedicated to the Wild West, Mexico, the Mediterranean, Polynesia, China and the children's country "Sesame".
1. Walt Disney World (Orlando, USA)
Disneyland Florida is the largest of all Disney parks. On a huge territory of 120 sq. km. There are 4 theme and 2 water parks, 33 hotels of different categories, 5 golf courses, as well as dozens of restaurants, cafes and shops.