Do you love amusement parks like we do? Then you’ll be thrilled to read this article. Our list of the best amusement parks in the world. Including famous sites like Disney World, as well as some hidden gems like Parc Asterix or Energylandia, it’s the go-to guide for all adventure seekers. Want to join us on this ride? Keep reading!

The Best Amusement Parks in the US

Let’s start with the US Amusement parks. What are the options here?

Walt Disney World

Where? Orlando, Florida.

Visiting Walt Disney World is the dream of any child (and not only), but the park is also filled with more thrilling attractions for older visitors. Plus, the Disney motif, the opportunity to create your lightsaber, and wonderful performances—it’s just a must-see on any adventure seeker’s bucket list.

Universal Orlando Resort

Where? Orlando, Florida.

What’s the case with Orlando? They don’t only have Walt Disney World, but also the Universal Orlando Resort—yet another top-tier amusement park in America. A park that is constantly expanding—we could tell you what the best attractions are right now, but chances are, there will be something even better by the time you go there!

Hershey Park

Where? Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Do you like fast roller coasters? Do you love chocolate? If you answered yes to both questions, you’ll find Hershey Park to be the best amusement park in the US. It has some exciting rides that make it one of the best destinations for thrill-seekers and a delightful choice of chocolates (including chocolate dips, yum😋). You should definitely add it to your bucket list!

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The Best Amusement Parks in Europe

You know what the best amusement parks in the United States are, so it’s time to look at Europe. What does the old continent have to offer?

Siam Park

Where? Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

As the owners claim, Siam Park has been chosen as the best water park in the world for 10 consecutive years. If that doesn’t convince you, then what does? It’s a diverse park that offers some relaxing attractions for those who don’t like the adrenaline rush, lots of rides for whole families, and some truly blood-curdling rides for the hardened thrill-seekers. Simply said, everyone will find something for themselves in Siam Park!

Parc Asterix

Where? Plailly, France.

Located near Paris, Parc Asterix is a true gem, hidden by its neighbor, Disneyland Paris. It offers multiple rides, both calm and thrilling ones, but what truly makes it great is the journey into the adventures of Asterix and Obelix—a unique team like nowhere else.

Energylandia

Where? Zator, Poland.

Energylandia is one of the best, yet lesser-known, amusement parks in Europe! It offers multiple rides, with the fastest (Hyperion) reaching a top speed of 88 miles per hour! Sounds horrifying? Believe it or not, the slightly slower wooden Zadra will make an even bigger impression, as its appearance itself might scare some adventure-seekers, not to mention the ride itself!

The Best Amusement Parks in Other Parts of the World

Are you wondering what the best amusement park outside Europe and the US is? Well, Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Oceania have some great options. We recommend:

  • Ocean Park, Hong Kong;
  • Phuket FantaSea, Thailand;
  • Dreamworld, Coomera, Queensland, Australia;
  • Parque del Café, Quindío, Colombia.

 

The Takeaway

We’ve shown you the best amusement parks in the world. Now, we have a question for you: which one will you choose?

If you’re planning your journey, remember to download YouMap—our social mapping app. With it, you’ll be able to record your journey through each of the parks or even look into other people’s maps and learn more about the best attractions. Have fun!

Check the Amusement Parks Map in YouMap!