The best amusement parks
Today we offer to remember childhood and frolic a little! We have prepared an overview of the most breathtaking, interesting, amazing and best amusement parks in the world. In any of them, positive emotions are guaranteed, both for children and adults. So, are you ready for an incredible adventure?
Everyone who is lucky enough to be in the Japanese town of Kuwana should definitely visit the local amusement park Nagashima Spa Land.
The main attractions that attract crowds of hunters for new sensations and fresh adrenaline are giant roller coasters with breathtaking turns, a modern water park, and an impressive Ferris wheel. Not so long ago, the amusement park could be found in all corners of the world and since that very moment, Nagashima Spa Land has become one of the most fascinating places on our planet.
The most popular attraction is the White Cyclone. This roller coaster is one of the longest in the world. Just imagine, everyone who dares will have to overcome a distance of 1700 meters, bending around intricate turns and turning over in the air! Slides have been operating since 1995 and are still considered one of the most extreme. Everyone will be interested to know that the slides are not made of the usual iron, but of the most ordinary wood. The maximum height of the slide reaches the height of a 15-storey building, and the trolley is capable of accelerating up to 100 km/h.
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Orlando, Florida, USA
Florida residents can boast of another amusement park where they enjoy spending their free time. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will become one of the key places for all admirers of the work of the writer JK Rowling and all those who followed the adventures of the young wizard and his comrades with trepidation.
The construction of the park lasted for a long three years. The opening took place in the summer of 2010. The first visitors to the amusement park were the actors who played the main roles in the multi-episode adventure series. The park not only takes you to the world of your favorite heroes, but also gives you the opportunity to test your nerves by visiting original attractions. Among the most popular rides, it is worth highlighting: “The Competition with the Dragon”, “Ride on the Hippogriff”, “Harry and the Forbidden Journey”. As you understand, each attraction is easily recognizable for those who watched all the episodes of the film about the young wizard.
There is an opportunity to look at the hut of Harry Potter's friend Hagrid. Although you won't be able to enter inside, you can personally touch the memorial building. And, of course, you can pass the test and determine which magic wand is right for you. Touch the world of magic by visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
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Legoland, Billunn, Denmark
Many of us remember the days when Lego bricks were just gaining popularity. Today, everyone who loves funny construction sets can personally touch history. And you just need to visit the Danish town of Billund, where one of the most interesting and rich amusement parks of our time is located. According to statistics, every year more than 1.5 million visitors from all over the world cross the threshold of the park.
What is the uniqueness of the park? Just imagine, it took 45 million Lego blocks to create the whole variety of attractions! The amusement park itself is a single huge constructor.
The entire territory of the park is divided into several zones. Each of them includes attractions for children of different categories. The youngest visitors will enjoy Duplo Land, and those who are older will like Miniland. Each square meter of the park is dedicated to the brilliant designer, who is now known in many countries of the world. Children, without any doubt, will be interested in the company of Lego characters, they will be able to ride on the most real Lego cars and Lego ships.
At the end of the tour, everyone will be able to purchase their favorite set of Lego constructors, which are present in abundance in local shops.
Singapore Flyer, Singapore
All fans of mind-blowing rides should definitely go to the Singapore amusement park. It is here that one of the brightest and most unique attractions of the planet is located – the Singapore Flyer or the Singapore Ferris wheel.
The construction of the attraction dragged on for almost four years – from 2005 to 2008. As a result, the engineers managed to create the highest Ferris wheel on the planet. This title remained a curiosity until 2014, when an even more impressive attraction was created in Las Vegas. The height of the Singapore Ferris wheel is 165 meters. To make it clearer, this is the height of a 55-story building. The famous in Europe Ferris wheel “London Eye” is inferior to its “colleague” from Singapore immediately by 30 meters.
Just imagine: from the highest point of the wheel, a wonderful view opens up not only of the whole city, but also of 45 km around it. From the wheel you can even see the Indonesian islands. It's just phenomenal! Today, the Singapore Ferris Wheel has 28 capsule-shaped cabins, each equipped with air conditioning and can accommodate 28 tourists at a time.
And another interesting fact: for the first few months of operation, the wheel turned in a counterclockwise direction. Then, on the recommendation of Feng Shui experts, the direction of rotation was reversed.
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Beijing National Aquatics Center, Beijing, China
Among the residents and guests of Beijing, the local water center has long become popular, which was built in 2008, especially for the Olympics. Beijing National Aquatics Center is a real work of art, created using special technology and exclusively natural materials.
The second name – “Water Cube” – the center received due to its shape. All walls of the building are completely transparent and provide access to natural light. Due to the huge number of hollow cells, outwardly it seems as if the building was created from many bubbles.
The complex includes two pools, the depth of each of which reaches 13 meters. The sun's rays are the only “heater” of water in the pools. The water center is designed for a phenomenal number of spectators. Just think, the hall can accommodate 17 thousand guests at the same time.
After the Olympics, the Water Cube acquired a new meaning, becoming a full-fledged sports complex. And in 2010, the first water slides, pools for visitors and even a spa appeared. If you are looking for how to spend time in Beijing with your family, you simply will not find a better place to relax and have fun. Having splashed enough in the water, you can spend time with appetite in one of the local cafes.
Europa Park, Germany
The largest amusement and active leisure park in Europe is the German Europa-Park. This is one of the most popular amusement parks, which is second only to the famous Disneyland Paris in terms of attendance. The park was opened in 1975 and is constantly updated with new attractions. The whole complex occupies 90 hectares of land and has more than 100 attractions for different tastes. There is not a single day in the year when the park is empty. It is always crowded here: thematic programs are filmed on weekdays, theatrical performances are held, and on weekends the whole territory is simply “teeming” with tourists.
The roller coaster is considered the most exciting attraction. This is the largest slide in Europe, which is created in this style. Its height is 73 meters, its length is 1620 meters, and the maximum speed that the trolley develops is 127 mph. No less interesting are the Blue Flame roller coasters, which amaze with their monstrous loops. The attraction is sponsored by Gazprom.
The entire territory of the entertainment complex is divided into 16 zones. Thirteen of them are presented by the best attractions from different countries, and three more are dedicated to individual topics.
Disneyland Paris, France
Disneyland Paris is considered the most visited amusement park in Europe. It is a territory divided into five sectors, which are located around the conditional center – the castle of the Sleeping Beauty. It is this character that is recognized as the main symbol of Disneyland. The main street was built in the style of American provincial towns of the last century. From here you can start your journey on the original train or give preference to the real horse-drawn carriage.
The second zone is called “Fantasyland”. It is designed for the smallest visitors. It is here that you can meet popular characters from Disney fairy tales.
Adventure country. This part of the park allows those present to immerse themselves in an amazing and exciting world of adventure. Here are the favorite scenes from the cartoon “Aladdin”, and the hideout of the famous Robinson Crusoe, and the famous hunter of antiquities Indiana Jones.
If you want to plunge into the world of the Wild West, you should go to that part of the park called the “Borderland”. Here you will find American attractions, the haunted house Phantom Manor, and a real fort with legendary cowboys. No less interesting is another part of the park – the “Land of Discoveries”. It is dedicated to the future. Here you can visit the attractions “Time Machine”, look into the future and go to meet the stars.
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Spain has securely secured the title of one of the brightest places on the planet, which combines a first-class resort character and the opportunity to spend an unforgettable leisure time. And, in confirmation of this, in 1995 a grandiose entertainment complex, Port Aventura, was opened.
The park is divided into six conditional zones, each of which is dedicated to a certain historical civilization.
“Mediterranean”. This is the name of the first part of the entertainment complex. The main attraction of this part of the park is Furius Baco, which has a speed of 135 mph. However, not many will be able to experience all the delights of the attraction. After all, there is a height restriction – people with a height of 140 to 195 cm are allowed.
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Grand Canyon in the Wild West. In this part of the park you can recognize many landscapes of the conquest of the Wild West. Everything around is imbued with a cowboy spirit. Among the mass of attractions, the Silver River Flume deserves special attention, which is a kind of mountain river with elevation changes. The third zone is dedicated to the Mexicans. The brightest attraction is called Hurakan Condor, which is a kind of free fall from a height of 115 meters. Two more zones – “Polynesia” and “China”, without any doubt, will give a lot of colorful impressions to their visitors.
And the last zone of the park is called “Costa Caribe”. This is a first-class water park, made in the style of the Caribbean. It is a whole complex of entertainment attractions and water slides, includes a lot of boutiques and souvenir shops.
Walt Disney World, USA
Another theme amusement park dedicated to the famous world of Disney is located on the outskirts of the town of Orlando. The opening date of the park is October 1, 1971. Today the complex has four thematic zones, two water parks, as well as a lot of hotels, shops and other places for family leisure.
Do you want to see the real Cinderella's castle? Then welcome to the wonderful world of Disney. It is here that parades of the most famous Disney cartoon characters, phenomenal in beauty and uniqueness, take place! Among the main characters are Peter Pan, Tom Sawyer, the seven dwarfs and even Jack Sparrow!
You can dive into the depths of the sea on the real boat of Captain Nemo, look into the future and even go towards the starry Galaxy! There is even a unique opportunity to try on the role of one of the main participants in world-famous films. Also, visitors will be able to experience a crazy safari, visit the real land of dinosaurs and make their way downstream towards the real conqueror of the jungle – Tarzan.
Well, all lovers of water attractions will appreciate the rich assortment of entertainment in two water parks.
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