The most famous amusement parks in the world. The best theme parks in the world
1. Magic Kingdom,Orlando, Florida (
The Magic Kingdom is a place where every child's dreams and fairy tales come true. Enchanting fireworks, musical parades and famous Disney cartoon characters with amazing attractions, all this awaits children in the most famous and best theme park in the world, which rightfully ranks first in the Top 10 theme parks in the world.
Magic Kingdom was opened in 1995 and the park attracts an average of 30.5 million visitors each year. Most famous rides park, Fury Bako, Tomahawk, Shambhala - an expedition to the Himalayas, Tami-Tami, Hurakan Condor, Splash, Silver River Flume and the Grand Canyon, thematic parades constantly held in the park are also very popular.
2. Beto Carrero, Brazil (Beto Carrero World)
Beto Carrero is located in Brazil on the Atlantic coast, south of Rio de Janeiro in the city of Peña. Beto Carrero Park is the largest theme park in Latin America. It attracts visitors with many attractions and entertainment shows, such as a huge zoo with many rare animals, a large Castle of Nations, a real German beer village, a pirate island with a themed restaurant, and many exciting attractions ranging from the "Extreme Tower" where you fall from a height of 93 meters and ending with the popular Roller Coaster.
Beto Carrero Park also has a motocross arena and a go-kart track designed personally by Hermann Tilke, the architect of all modern Formula 1 circuits.
Copenhagen, Denmark ( Tivoli Gardens
In the center of Copenhagen lies the real Enchanted Garden. Tivoli Gardens is the most famous of the amusement parks in Copenhagen, and it hasn't changed much since it opened in 1843. Tivoli Gardens is one of the oldest theme parks in the world and it was under his influence that Walt Disney created the most famous and famous theme park in the world - Disneyland.
4. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, California (Disneyland Park
At Disneyland, you and your children can swim with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive into blue depths ocean and fly a rocket to the stars and all this on the same day. The park in Anaheim, Walt Disney's first theme park, opened in 1955, bringing Walt Disney's dream of a children's theme park to life.
5. Islands of adventure,Orlando, Florida (
Islands of Adventure theme park opens next door to Universal Studios Florida in 1999. The park consists of seven "Islands of Adventure", this is an island " Magic world Harry Potter, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Island, Marvel Super Hero Island, where you can see iron man, Hulk, Superman and other super heroes, Jurassic Park Island and Lost Continent Island. The eighth island, Skull Island, is under construction.
Los Angeles (UniversalstudiosHollywood)
Universal Studios is an amusement park inspired by the movie. It's the perfect adventure-packed family theme park where you can go behind the scenes of Hollywood's most famous movies and TV shows.
7. Port Aventura Park, Salou, Spain(PortAventura Park
PortAventura is an adventure theme park for families and children in the Barcelona area with over 3.8 million visitors annually. In 2014, Port Aventura opened new attraction, called "Angkor Adventures in the Lost Kingdom" This attraction is based on the iconic temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. If you love roller coasters, then be sure to visit the Shambhala roller coaster in Europe, this is the largest roller coaster.
8. Disney Sea , Chiba, Japan
Marine Disneyland is located inside the Tokyo Disney Resort, opened on September 4, 2001, as a theme park where visitors can relax in a traditional family park Disney entertainment. The main attractions of the park are based on stories and legends about the sea.
The park is located next to Tokyo Disneyland, right in Tokyo Bay, Tokyo DisneySea, this new world filled with romance of adventure, discovery and fun. More than 14 million people visited DisneySea in 2014.
9. Europa Park, Rust, Germany
The Europa Park is located in southwestern Germany between Freiburg and Offenburg, the Europa Park is the largest theme park in the German-speaking countries, and one of the few that is open in winter period. Europa Park, it's a mixture of high adrenaline rides, cleverly conceived theme areas, beautiful natural parks, plus about 6 hours of shows, including a children's theater and an ice revue.
seoul, South Korea ( Lotte world)
Lotte World opened in 1989, Lotte World is one of the major leisure complexes located in downtown Seoul. It consists of the Indoor Adventure Park, the world's largest indoor theme park. Lotte's world is filled with exciting attractions, there is also an ice rink, folk museum, lake, and much more.
Theme parks are great fun for the whole family. Countries are becoming more and more convinced that such centers bring good income, so more and more new parks appear every year. Naturally, the most popular at the moment are Walt Disney and Universal Studios, but the world does not stop there. More and more people want to see something new. This is what other countries use, creating their own unique attractions. Perhaps not all adults like such entertainment, but for children it is real paradise. And for the sake of a smile and happiness of a child, you can endure!
In 2012 Lotte World's park South Korea visited by more than 6.5 million people. It consists of two parts. The first is an artificial island in the open air called " magic island". There's a railroad here shopping centers, hotels, theaters, museums, cinemas. The second part is the world's largest indoor theme park called "Adventure". Adventure Park has four levels. A dungeon where you can imagine yourself as a Viking, a conquistador, go through the adventures of Sinbad and much more. On the second floor there are roller coasters, and on the 3rd and 4th floors there are high-rope tracks.
In 2012, Hong Kong Disneyland had 6.7 million visitors. Chinese Disneyland is different from others, because Chinese customs and traditions are implemented here, including the observance of all the rules of feng shui. For example, the arch was placed near the entrance to the park, so the good chi energy will not float away to the South China Sea, but will linger inside. The park is divided into seven "lands" or themed areas: Main Street (USA), which is reminiscent of early 20th-century Midwestern cities; adventure park (jungle theme); fairy tale park (classic Disney characters); park of the future (futuristic and utopian vision). Three new zones were opened in 2009: Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch, and Mystic Point.
South Korea - amazing country, which gave the world two luxurious theme parks. Everland was opened in 1976. In 2012 it was visited by about 6.85 million people. It is operated by Samsung. In addition to the main attractions, there is a hippodrome, a zoo and a water park, known as the "Caribbean Bay". In 2006, the T Express appeared in the park - the first largest and steepest wooden coaster in South Korea, which ranks sixth in the world. Their length is more than 1.5 km. In 1985, Jigu Maul ("Global Village") was opened. This is a boat trip, during which you can look at the traditions, customs and landscapes of more than 18 countries.
Like Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park is one of the two big theme parks in Hong Kong and the most visited in China. The park was opened in 1977 by Hong Kong Governor Sir Murray MacLehose. In 2012, it was visited by over 7.4 million people. There are 80 attractions, including a park marine mammals, a zoo, an aquarium and, of course, an amusement park. The 91 ha park is divided with big mountain into two parts: The Summit (high), and The Waterfront (low). From one part to another can be reached by cable car or railway. Ocean Park was the first park in the world to succeed in artificial insemination of bottlenose dolphins and breeding new breeds of goldfish.
6. Orlando Universal Resort - Orlando, Florida, USA
The park ranks third among the largest theme parks in the world. About 35 million people visit it every year. It consists of two parts: Universal Studios Florida (Universal Studios Florida) and Adventure Islands (Islands of Adventure). In 2012 it was visited by 6.2 million people. Since the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010, Islands of Adventure has seen a 29% increase in attendance. Islands of Adventure is a place of exploration where visitors can visit seven interesting islands: Port of Arrival, Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Seuss Landing, Toon Lagoon, Superhero Island, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
It is one of four Universal Studios theme parks operated by USJ Co., Ltd. licensed from NBCUniversal. It was opened in 2001. And already in 2012 it was visited by 9.7 million people. Most of the visitors are tourists from Japan and other Asian countries. Park entertainment is organized in several zones: NY(with Spider-Man and the Terminator), Hollywood, San Francisco, Jurassic Park, Snoopy Studios, Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue, Sesame Street Fun Zone, Lagoon, Water World and Friendship Village. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is scheduled to open in the park in 2014.
Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Park make up Disneyland France. The first is dedicated to Walt Disney characters and fairy tales. In 2012, it was visited by 11.2 million people, making it the most visited theme park in Europe and the fifth most visited park in the world. It was opened in 1992 as the European Disneyland. However, in 1994, not justifying financial expectations, the prefix "European" was removed. Instead, the words decided to add the name of one of the most romantic cities in the world. Disneyland Paris is divided into five themed "islands" with 49 attractions: Main Street USA, Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Discoveryland.
The park consists of two parts: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. These theme parks rightfully occupy the third and fourth place in the world in terms of the number of visitors: 14.8 million and 12.6 million people in 2012. It became the first Disneyland to open outside of the United States in 1983. It is managed by the Oriental Land Company. These two parks are the only Disney parks partially owned by The Walt Disney Company. Oriental Land Company was founded in 2001. In just 307 days, 10 million people visited the park. DisneySea in Tokyo is the most expensive theme park. Four billion US dollars were spent on its construction.
"Most happy place in the world". Disneyland has become the second most visited theme park in the world. In 2012 it was visited by almost 16 million people. And the opening of Disney California Adventure added another 7.8 million visitors to the park. It was built in 1955. Walt Disney himself provided financial support for the construction of the park. Disney California Adventure opened as an addition to the main park in 2001. From the first days after the opening, the park was visited by a huge number of people.
Disney World is the mother of all theme parks. This is the most visited park in the world. 52.5 million people visit it every year. 24 hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, four golf courses and more. Magic Kingdom is the original theme park of the complex. Also in Disney World are Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The theme park covers the same area as San Francisco (12140 hectares), which is twice the size of Manhattan. This is the most magical place on earth!
However, it is not at all necessary to go to distant lands, in Russia there are also
The capital of the Russian Federation has long been one of the tourist destinations, which are especially popular not only among Russians, but also among foreign tourists. In addition to a huge number of attractions, Moscow offers its guests to get acquainted with a variety of entertainment. One of the most famous places deserving special attention is the All-Russian Exhibition Center (former VDNKh). In addition to exhibition complexes and galleries, the most big park attractions in Moscow. Does he deserve this title today?
Until recently, it was the largest park in the capital. A variety of attractions were installed here: carousels, the UFO autodrome, various jumping devices, and a small Ferris wheel. It was possible to have fun with the whole family at the Enterprise, Troika or Autodrom. Racing grounds were located nearby. The older generation could visit the horror room or ride the Cosmos, Squadron, Bluebells, or Butterflies rides. The attraction "Condor" was especially popular with visitors to the All-Russian Exhibition Center. For lovers of extreme sports, the “Tower free fall"and the attraction" Wild Mouse ".
To date, the amusement parks on the left and right sides of the VDNKh entrance have ceased to exist. On the territory of the park (to the right of the entrance) a stage area will be built for holding festive concerts and other important events, as well as a parking lot for 80 cars. There are also plans to open Catering and landscaping alleys.
On the left side of the southern entrance to VDNKh, it is planned to build a year-round entertainment center called the Park of the Future. An outdoor and indoor park will be erected on an area of 35 hectares. The open area will be designed for traditional carousels and various attractions, and the closed area will be for pavilions with 4D and 5D installations, where you can dive into the abyss of crystal clean lake Baikal or transport yourself to another historical era.
Opening entertainment center scheduled for autumn 2018.
This is the largest indoor park in the capital, gathering a large number of visitors of all ages. Pleasant music always plays here and carefree children's laughter is heard.
Park "HAPPYLON" in the shopping and entertainment center "Vegas"
In the Happylon park, located on the 24th kilometer of the Moscow Ring Road, except for slot machines(simulators) and various attractions, there is a "Tavern" where every vacationer can have a bite to eat or celebrate a birthday unforgettably, accompanied by professional animators in the images of famous fairy-tale characters.
Entertainment at HAPPYLON
In the largest indoor park in Moscow, not only children, but also adults can have a wonderful rest. After all, the HAPPYLON park is equipped with children's, family and extreme entertainment facilities that cause a storm of emotions among its visitors.
For the youngest guests, a protected soft zone is equipped, so that parents do not have to worry that the child may be injured. The owners of the institution did not forget about the love of kids for transport: rocking chairs and different kinds transport. Is your child into racing? Then he should definitely buy a ticket to the Fast and the Furious circuit.
In addition to cars, children are offered to visit the Veterok chain carousel, the Jumper attraction, or go on a trip to Wonderland, which is a five-level game labyrinth with dry pools, trampolines and slides for descent. Here the child will be able to test his courage, coordination and dexterity.
From family attractions Happylon offers a ride on the classic Chapiteau merry-go-round and visits the free-fall tower Detachment or Shaker.
For lovers of extreme indoors The park is equipped with a roller coaster with breathtaking stained-glass windows called "Dragon's Flight", a bench that rotates 180 degrees in a vertical plane (the "Adrenaline" attraction), and a "UFO" pendulum carousel.
Attraction "Adrenaline"
Payment rules in the park:
To pay for attractions, you will need a special game card. The card itself costs 35 rubles, and guests determine the amount of its replenishment for themselves.
The card is for use within the park only.
The game card may not be sold.
Refunds from the card are not provided.
Each visitor to the park takes a small piece of happiness with him, and the children leave the institution with wonderful prizes! For regular customers a flexible system of bonus accumulation is provided, which gives the right to receive even greater discounts!
Amusement parks in modern world- a favorite vacation spot for families with children, fans extreme rides and in general everyone who wants to cheer himself up, forgetting about the gray everyday life.
Of course, the king of all family parks, without which it is impossible to imagine the global entertainment industry, is Disneyland in Florida. His "Magic Kingdom" is visited annually by more than 16 million people - such an impressive number of people is quite comparable to the population of the metropolis. And even the most popular park in Asia - also Disneyland.
However, the scope of amusement parks is not limited to the world of Disney characters and rollercoaster. Classic European parks invite guests to immerse themselves in the world of fairy tales, intricately designed carousels and miniatures of famous sights of the world.
Developed Asian countries do not want to lag behind the West: in the capitals and resort centers new ones appear every year entertainment complexes and expanding existing ones. They draw crowds with dizzying rides, water parks and verdant gardens.
The following are best parks attractions on the planet - with the most interesting themed areas, amazing costume shows, record-breaking rides and playgrounds.
Disneyland parks in the world
The first Disneyland opened in the United States during the life of the legendary animator - in 1955. The fabulous complex unfolded in the Californian city of Anaheim near Los Angeles. Its eight themed areas have become classics and have appeared in all new Disney parks.
The largest and most popular amusement park in the world is the second American Disneyland, Walt Disney World in Florida. It is located in the town of Lake Buena Vista, located 34 kilometers by car from Orlando. This is real fabulous city, which is located on the territory of 121.7 km² and includes four thematic and two water park, 33 hotels, golf courses, cafes and restaurants. The first Walt Disney World theme park, Magic Kingdom, is by far the most visited theme park in the world. In its center, the fabulous Cinderella Castle rises solemnly - the very one with which several generations of animation fans associate Disneyland and the Disney company itself.
The famous Disneyland Paris, built in the suburbs French capital, in the town of Marne-la-Vallee. It impresses with its size and even has its own train station. This is the only Disneyland in Europe.
The first Disney park to appear outside the United States was the grandiose Tokyo Disneyland, which opened in 1983. Its territory is divided into seven thematic zones, four of which are basic for other parks of the company - these are Adventurelad, Westernland, Tommorowland and Fantasyland, including the Tokyo DisneySea theme park.
Hong Kong Disneyland occupies the most modest area of all the corporation's chain parks. It is built on Lantau Island, close to the airport, and is one of the best amusement parks in Asia.
Who did not want to be transported from boring everyday life to fairy world forgetting about various problems and remembering a carefree childhood? Such an opportunity will be presented to everyone who chooses theme parks for their vacation.
Today, the entertainment industry is very developed and allows everyone to fulfill their innermost dreams and enjoy a relaxed pastime. Of course, the most famous theme park is Disneyland, but in our article we will consider at least interesting corners where everyone would like to be.
Entertainment spots for the whole family
Theme parks are very popular, and the number of people visiting them is record-breaking. In many of them, not only children who are waiting for a miracle dream to be, but also their parents. Amusement corners take care of the interests of visitors, trying to attract them as much as possible. Established over 40 years ago, the theme parks in Europe offer many attractions, but each of them has its own "zest".
Europa-Park, Germany
The main feature of the Europa-Park located in Germany is that the thematic zones are divided by countries - visitors are presented with their miniature copies. The German organizers did not forget about Russia either, and now our country is represented by wooden huts located next to the reduced Mir station and the Lada autodrome.
Huge park can be called real resort vacation, as the creators of exciting rides took care not only of them, but also built luxury hotels near the park. In the entertainment center with the highest "roller coaster" you can ride a steamboat, see the wonderful world of the Vikings, walk through the intricate jungle and even feel like a brave sailor resisting the storm. And a considerable number of cafes located here will allow you to satisfy your hunger with delicious national dishes.
Efteling Park, Holland
Entertaining theme parks, photos of which are presented in this article, have been receiving visitors for a long time. The Efteling park, located in Holland, is known for the fact that the creators of the future Disneyland in Paris came here for a consultation about their brainchild.
Subject the oldest entertainment since 1952 it has been dedicated to the famous heroes of old fairy tales, but over time it has turned into a modern entertainment resort, similar to Disneyland, but with its own infrastructure.
Its entertainment part will please all the kids of the world, because it contains rides based on the famous fairy tales of H. H. Andersen, the Brothers Grimm and S. Perot. The most recent mystical structure is the "Flying Dutchman", which allows you to make water travel with incredible descents and ascents.
Hobbiton, New Zealand
Speaking about the theme parks of the world, it is impossible not to mention amazing village in New Zealand, called tourist mecca all fans of Tolkien, who created fantasy world small and hospitable people. Hobbiton, built specifically for the scenes of The Lord of the Rings, was not destroyed after filming was completed, turning miniature houses and caves into a real theme park.
The tourist attraction is now hosting exciting excursions along the route of Frodo and Sam, and tourists happily climb into a round hole dug in a hill to feel like a real hobbit. Surrounded by bright colors and bright greenery, the fairy-tale paradise turned out to be a wonderful reality, which even those who have not read about the courageous heroes of Tolkien dream of visiting.
"Vulcania", France
French theme parks are extremely interesting for the whole family, and the most unusual science project was created in 2002.
All entertainment in huge complex are divided into categories: 4D films about the origin and destructive power of volcanoes are offered for viewing, there is also an interesting exposition from which tourists will learn a lot of new things, and moving attractions with eruption simulators and lava-filled tunnels will not leave anyone indifferent.
Visitors will descend into the crater to a depth of 35 meters, find themselves in the epicenter of the earthquake and take a walk near, that is, make incredible journey where access is closed in real life conditions of a dangerous natural phenomenon.
Siam Park, Canary Islands
Water theme parks are always impressive in scope and exciting rides. And if they are located in an exotic area, then the end of visitors who want to enjoy warm waters and picturesque landscapes, simply will not. Most big water park Europe, built on the island of Tenerife only 8 years ago, has already won the incredible popularity of tourists from all over the globe.
It is called the most impressive theme park water activities, and for good reason! On the territory of 185 thousand square meters, everyone will be able to tickle their nerves on high-speed slides as high as a ten-story building and splash in three-meter waves. lovers a relaxing holiday a wonderful view of picturesque beach from which it is so pleasant to watch the turquoise expanse of the ocean.
The most unusual theme parks in the world: a list
Original entertainment complexes are suitable for those who are tired of the ordinary and want to experience new emotions.
Theme parks of the world surprise not only with enchanting entertainment, there are also those after visiting which you want to leave as soon as possible and forget what you saw.
- Hell Park, Thailand. A small village will become a real nightmare for all travelers who decide to look here in order to experience not the most pleasant emotions. Children in this gloomy park in which tower huge statues it is better not to take people hanged and subjected to various tortures.
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