Best theme parks in the world

Siam Park – Costa Adeje, Tenerife

This theme park may have snapped up a prime spot on Tenerife’s coast, but step through the gates and you’ll feel like you’ve teleported east. Thai-themed Siam Park is full of fast-paced rides, like the Tower of Power, Dragon, and the Mekong Rapids. There’s plenty for the coaster-shy, too, including a floating market and lots of restaurants. You’ve even got areas reserved just for little ones, like slide-filled Sawasdee.

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Walt Disney World Resort – Orlando, Florida

Think theme park, think Disney – Walt Disney World Resort is the world’s most popular. It boasts a grand total of four theme parks – Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as a duo of waterparks – Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Magic Kingdom Park is the most visited park in the world with an impressive attendance figure of over 20 million in 2017 alone. And it’s no wonder it’s so popular, considering its all-star line-up of family-friendly rides, huge daily parades, and nightly firework displays. Meanwhile, you can go on an around-the-globe trip with Epcot’s World Showcase, and immerse yourselves in your fave films – like Toy Story and Star Wars – at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Disneyland® Paris – Paris, France

If you fancy a dose of Disney, but you’re after something a little closer to home, Disneyland® Paris is the park for you. It’s grabbed a spot on the top 25 theme parks in the world, coming in at number 12. Plus, it’s the most visited park in Europe, clocking up nearly 10 million visitors in 2017. Disneyland® Paris is spread over two parks in Marne-la-Valee, just a hop away from the fancy French capital. Tick off the likes of high-octane Hyperspace Mountain, meet your favourite character, or take a seat at a West End-worthy show.

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Universal Orlando Resort – Orlando, Florida
 

Universal Orlando Resort is made up of a trio of parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Volcano Bay and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. At Universal Studios, you can go behind the scenes of all of your favourite on-screen classics, from the magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, to the colourful town of Springfield. Harry Potter™ fans can shop for wizarding supplies in Diagon Alley™ and explore the underground vaults of Gringotts™ bank on multi-dimensional thrill-ride Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™. Over at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, join Buckbeak™ on family-friendly roller coaster Flight of the Hippogriff™. Plus, journey far beyond the grounds of Hogwarts™ on the brand-new ride, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™. On this roller coaster you’ll meet some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures, including Fluffy™ the three-headed dog. Elsewhere at Volcano Bay, you can expect tonnes of rides for thrill-seekers, play areas for little ones, and sun loungers for when you need a break from all the excitement.

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PortAventura World – Salou, Spain

Set on Spain’s Costa Dorada, PortAventura World packs in plenty for thrill-seekers with its four parks. First up, Ferrari Land lines up the likes of the Red Force rollercoaster, which reaches speeds of up to 180 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds. Meanwhile, in PortAventura Park, you’ve got five country-themed sections, complete with loop-the-loops and free-falls. Plus, SésamoAventura is just for little ones, and Caribe Aquatic Park is perfect for water babies.

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Nikita Vyas and Hannah Stratton