BEST AMUSEMENT PARKS

Parks built for pure entertainment
The world's best theme parks and amusement parks, from classic fairgrounds to modern mega-parks.
Australia
Grand entrance plaza of Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast
Warner Bros. Movie World
Gold Coast, Queensland
A film-themed park on Australia's Gold Coast featuring rides and shows based on Warner Bros. and DC characters. It is one of the region's cluster of major theme parks.
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Canada
Wonder Mountain, the man-made mountain landmark at Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland
Vaughan, Ontario (near Toronto)
Canada's Largest Park
Canada's largest amusement park, just north of Toronto, with one of the biggest roller-coaster collections in the country and an attached water park. A man-made mountain marks its central landmark.
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China
Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai
Since 2016Largest Disney Castle
Mainland China's first Disney resort park, opened in 2016 and centered on the Enchanted Storybook Castle, the largest of any Disney park. It mixes classic Disney attractions with China-specific design.
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Main entrance of Universal Studios Beijing
Universal Beijing Resort
Beijing
Since 2021
Universal's first park in China and its largest globally by area, opened in 2021 with themed lands spanning Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Transformers and Kung Fu Panda. It anchors a growing resort district.
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Whale shark aquarium habitat at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
Hengqin, Zhuhai
A marine-life theme park on Hengqin Island near Macau, combining large aquarium habitats with roller coasters and shows. It has ranked among the most visited theme parks in the world.
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Denmark
Main entrance of Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen
Tivoli Gardens
Copenhagen
Since 18432nd-Oldest Amusement Park
A historic pleasure garden in central Copenhagen, opened in 1843 and among the oldest operating amusement parks in the world. It pairs vintage rides with landscaped gardens, concerts and seasonal illuminations.
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France
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris
Marne-la-Vallée (Paris)
Since 1992Europe's Most-Visited Theme Park
Europe's most visited theme park resort, east of Paris, centered on Sleeping Beauty Castle. It is one of the continent's leading tourist attractions and is easily reached from central Paris by rail.
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Goudurix roller coaster at Parc Astérix
Parc Astérix
Plailly, Île-de-France (near Paris)
A French park north of Paris themed on the Asterix comic books and ancient Gaul, mixing coaster-heavy thrills with humor drawn from the series. It is one of France's most popular home-grown parks.
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The themed castle grounds at Puy du Fou, Les Epesses, France
Puy du Fou
Les Epesses, Vendée
A history-themed park in western France built around large-scale live performances rather than rides, staging shows drawn from Roman, medieval and other eras. Its productions have won international theme-park awards.
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Germany
Main entrance of Europa-Park in Rust
Europa-Park
Rust, Baden-Württemberg
Since 1975Germany's Largest Theme Park
Germany's largest theme park, organized into areas themed after European countries. It is one of the most visited parks in Europe and is frequently rated among the best in the world by industry awards.
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Aerial view of Phantasialand near Brühl, Germany
Phantasialand
Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia
A compact German park near Cologne known for densely detailed themed areas and heavily immersive coasters. Its theming is often cited among the best of any European park.
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Hong Kong
Ocean Park's cable car system linking its two areas, Hong Kong
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Includes Giant Pandas
A marine-themed park on a hillside overlooking the South China Sea, combining an oceanarium and animal exhibits, including giant pandas, with thrill rides and a scenic cable car linking its two areas.
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Italy
The entrance fountain at Gardaland on Lake Garda, Italy
Gardaland
Castelnuovo del Garda, Lake Garda
Italy's Most Visited Park
Italy's most visited theme park, on the shore of Lake Garda, mixing roller coasters and themed areas with a Sea Life aquarium. It is a major draw for the surrounding lake resort region.
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Japan
Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland, Urayasu, Chiba
Tokyo Disneyland
Urayasu, Chiba (Tokyo)
Opened 1983
The first Disney park built outside the United States, opened in 1983 near Tokyo. It closely echoes the classic American Disney layout and is one of the most visited theme parks in the world.
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The Mediterranean Harbor at Tokyo DisneySea, Urayasu, Chiba
Tokyo DisneySea
Urayasu, Chiba (Tokyo)
A nautically themed Disney park unique to Tokyo, organized into ports of call inspired by seafaring myth and history. It is widely praised for its elaborate theming and detailed environments.
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The iconic entrance building of Universal Studios Japan, Osaka
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka
Home of Super Nintendo World
A major movie-themed park in Osaka, home to Super Nintendo World and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It is among the most attended theme parks in Asia.
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Mount Fuji rising above Fuji-Q Highland's rides
Fuji-Q Highland
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
World-Record CoastersMount Fuji Views
A park at the base of Mount Fuji known for extreme roller coasters that have held world records for speed and steepness, plus a large haunted-attraction complex. Rides offer sweeping views of the mountain.
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Mexico
Cove and coastline at Xcaret Park on the Riviera Maya
Xcaret Park
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo
Underground RiversNightly Mexico Show
An eco-archaeological park on Mexico's Riviera Maya centered on underground rivers, wildlife and Maya cultural exhibits rather than mechanical rides. It is known for a large evening show of Mexican music and dance.
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Netherlands
Sprookjesbos (Fairytale Forest) at Efteling
Efteling
Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant
Since 1952One of the World's Oldest Theme Parks
One of the oldest theme parks in the world, in the Netherlands, built around fairy tales, folklore and fantasy in a wooded setting. It is the country's largest and most visited park.
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Saudi Arabia
Six Flags Qiddiya theme park near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Six Flags Qiddiya
Qiddiya, near Riyadh
Record-Setting CoastersQiddiya Megaproject Flagship
A large theme park within Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya entertainment megaproject near Riyadh, planned around some of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters. It is a flagship of the country's tourism ambitions.
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Singapore
Front entrance area of Universal Studios Singapore on Sentosa Island
Universal Studios Singapore
Sentosa Island
Since 2010Only Universal Park in Southeast Asia
A movie-themed park on the resort island of Sentosa, with zones spanning ancient Egypt, sci-fi and a Madagascar area. It is a central attraction of the Resorts World Sentosa complex.
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South Korea
Entrance to Everland in Yongin, South Korea
Everland
Yongin, Gyeonggi (near Seoul)
South Korea's Largest ParkZoo & Safari Areas
South Korea's largest theme park, set in the hills near Seoul, with themed zones, extensive seasonal gardens and a zoo. Its wooden coaster and safari areas are among its best-known features.
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Daytime view of Lotte World in Seoul
Lotte World
Seoul
World's Biggest Indoor ParkAll-Weather Design
A large complex in central Seoul that pairs one of the world's biggest indoor theme parks with an outdoor island section on a lake. Its all-weather indoor design makes it a year-round attraction.
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Spain
Entrance to PortAventura World in Salou
PortAventura World
Salou, Tarragona (near Barcelona)
Includes Ferrari LandWater park on-site
A large resort on Spain's Costa Daurada with themed lands and a separate Ferrari Land area. It is one of the most visited parks in Europe and a popular day trip from Barcelona.
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Sweden
Liseberg amusement park lit up at night, with Helix coaster and Ferris wheel, Gothenburg
Liseberg
Gothenburg
Scandinavia's LargestChristmas Market
Scandinavia's largest amusement park, in central Gothenburg, mixing modern coasters with landscaped grounds and a popular Christmas market season. It is one of Sweden's most visited attractions.
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United Arab Emirates
Aerial view of the red-roofed Ferrari World building on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Indoor Theme ParkOne of World's Fastest Coasters
A Ferrari-branded indoor theme park on Yas Island, housed under a vast red roof and home to one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. Attractions center on racing and the Ferrari marque.
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United Kingdom
Ruined Gothic towers of the historic Alton Towers mansion, Staffordshire
Alton Towers
Staffordshire, England
UK's Largest Theme Park
The United Kingdom's largest theme park, set in the grounds of a historic country estate and gardens in Staffordshire. It is known for landmark thrill coasters and its ruined manor house backdrop.
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United States
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park, Anaheim
Disneyland Park
Anaheim, California
Since 1955The Original Disney Park
The original Disney park, opened in 1955 and the only one designed under Walt Disney's direct supervision. Its themed lands and Sleeping Beauty Castle set the template for Disney parks worldwide.
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Entrance arch of Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, California
Largest Coaster Collection
A thrill-focused park north of Los Angeles known for one of the largest collections of roller coasters of any park in the world. It draws visitors chasing high-speed and record-height rides.
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Entrance plaza of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, California
Working Film StudioStudio Tour Tram
A theme park set on the grounds of a working film and television studio, famous for its Studio Tour tram ride through backlot sets. It combines movie-themed attractions with behind-the-scenes production areas.
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Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Most-Visited Theme Park
The centerpiece park of Walt Disney World, anchored by Cinderella Castle and organized into themed lands such as Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Adventureland. It is consistently among the most-visited theme parks in the world.
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Pharos Lighthouse and sign at the Port of Entry, Universal Islands of Adventure, Orlando
Universal Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando, Florida
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A Universal Orlando park built around highly themed islands, including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Hogsmeade and a Marvel Super Hero zone. It is known for its immersive environments and thrill rides.
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Aerial view of Celestial Park, the central hub of Universal Epic Universe
Universal Epic Universe
Universal Orlando, Florida
The newest gateway park at Universal Orlando, divided into several immersive worlds spanning Nintendo, Harry Potter, monsters and fantasy themes. It marked a major expansion of the resort when it opened.
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Cedar Point main entrance sign reading
Cedar Point
Sandusky, Ohio
Roller Coaster Capital of the World
A lakefront park on a Lake Erie peninsula, long regarded as a roller-coaster capital for its dense collection of record-setting rides. It is one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the United States.
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Roller coaster train winding through wooded Smoky Mountains foothills at Dollywood
Dollywood
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
A park in the Great Smoky Mountains foothills co-owned by Dolly Parton, blending roller coasters with Appalachian crafts, live music and regional food. It is a major draw for the Pigeon Forge area.
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The wooden Giant Dipper coaster and rides on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz, California
Opened 1907Giant Dipper Coaster
California’s oldest surviving amusement park, open on the sand since 1907, still running the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden coaster and the 1911 Looff carousel — both National Historic Landmarks.
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