19 Epic Theme Parks You Need To Visit Before You Retire

Disney’s crown jewel of theme parks in Orlando, Florida attracts more than 18 million visitors every year, more tourists than some countries bring in. The amount of attractions in this park is incredible, you could get stay there for days, get lost and still not experience everything this miraculous wonderland has on offer.

2) Cedar Point, USA

The coaster capital of the world in Sandusky, Ohio, offers 17 high-quality and high-speed roller coasters for your everyday adrenaline junkie. Cedar Point is guaranteed to get your heart rate pumping making for a thrilling experience for everyone.

3) Disneyland Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo’s favourite theme park, based on Disney’s fairy tales, stories and adventures Disneyland Tokyo welcomes more than 17 million tourists every year. The Park is split up into 7 different sections, each with its own theme and characters from your favourite movies from Star Wars and Buzz Lightyear to Pinocchio and Aladdin’s magic carpet.

4) Europa Park, Germany

With its thrilling coasters and entertaining shows, Europa Park has become one of Europe’s most popular theme parks. Europa Park is located in the town of Rust and is Germany’s largest theme park welcoming around 50,000 people through the door every day.

5) Universal Studios, Japan

Where you can see all of your favourite characters from the silver screen from Jaws and Jurassic Park to Snoopy and Shrek. Universal Studios is also home to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter where you can buy your wand from Ollivanders, feed your sweet tooth at Honeydukes or enjoy a butterbeer at the Hog’s Head.

6) Schlitterbahn Water Park, USA

The most popular water park in North America where you can stay at one of their luxurious lodges allowing you to be close to the action. There are all kinds of attractions for those looking for a thrill to those who want to relax and soak up the sun.

7) Knoebels, USA

Is the largest free entry park in the U.S. with a wide variety of free and paid rides, shows and games. The family-run amusement park has proven immensely popular and is certainly worth a visit for a fun day out.

8) Beto Carrero World, Brazil

Beto Carrero World is the biggest theme park in South America, attracting adrenaline thrill seekers from all over. The park is filled with great rides for adults and children along with its own zoo where you can see monkeys, ride horses and observe elephants.

9) Port Aventura, Spain

The most popular theme park in Spain with more than four million visitors per year. Port Aventura is home to the fastest rollercoaster in Europe, the Furios Baco can reach 135 km/h in 3 seconds.

10) Disney’s Animal Kingdom

One of Disney’s success stories, the Animal Kingdom is filled with Gorillas, African Elephants, Lions and many more. There are a range of activities to games and rides to safaris and jungle expeditions offering hours upon hours of entertainment for everyone.

11) Ocean Park, Hong Kong

Ocean Park combines animal exhibits, exciting rides and entertaining shows to provide visitors with a fun, educational and world-class experience. The animals on show are incredible from Australian wallabies to Giant Pandas allowing you to see your favourites creatures up-close.

12) Dollywood, USA

Owned by the iconic country star Dolly Parton, Dollywood brings the Tennessee twang to the theme-parking world.Dollywood is a scenic home to a many attractions that will make kids chuckle, families laugh and thrill seekers

13) Tivoli Gardens, Denmark

Tivoli Gardens is the second oldest amusement park in the world. There are rides and attractions that provide great entertainment to those of all ages. The unique element to Tivoli Gardens is that it is a prestigious music venue, attracting names like Elton john, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett and many more household names.

14) Lotte World, South Korea

Is home to the world’s largest indoor theme park and welcomes more than 8 million visitors a year. There is plenty to experience, you can ice skate, visit the museum and go on some of the most exhilarating rides.

15) Epcot, USA

With its futuristic theme and the original concept is one of the most popular amusement parks in the U.S. attracting more than 10 million people every year. Epcot is home to a blend of shows, music, exhibitions and rides to give you an all-around great experience.

16) Everland, South Korea

The largest amusement park in South Korea welcomes around 7 million people through its gates every year. You can relax in the beautiful gardens, view animals up close, experience pulsating attractions and enjoy extravagant live shows.

17) Magic Mountain, USA

The park has 18 exciting roller coasters for you to enjoy and attracts just under 3 million visitors per year with a variety of shows and attractions. You can enjoy thrilling rides, race your friends on the track, meet your heroes at the kids club and much more.

18) Nagashima Spa Land, Japan

This resort combines a water park, a theme park, shopping centre and a hot spring complex. This makes for a unique experience that offers something for everyone that will never leave you wanting.

19) Efteling, Netherlands

The park puts on the biggest water show in Europe and is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. It is located amongst natural surrounding making you experience an exciting and relaxing time.