60 Theme Parks.
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Track theme parks worldwide. From Disney to Universal, mark every park you have visited.

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Where to start

8 picks worth planning a trip around

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Walt Disney World covers 25,000 acres, about the size of San Francisco. It has four theme parks, two water parks, and more than 25 resort hotels.

Why go: Visit four parks, from Magic Kingdom to EPCOT. Meet Disney characters and ride newer attractions like Rise of the Resistance.

Universal Studios Japan

Asia

The park's Wizarding World of Harry Potter was designed with input from J.K. Rowling. It also has Super Nintendo World.

Why go: Drink Butterbeer in Hogsmeade and ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Race in the real-life Mario Kart ride at Super Nintendo World.

Tokyo DisneySea

Asia

Tokyo DisneySea cost $4 billion to build and is often rated the best theme park for design. Its themed "ports" range from a Mediterranean harbor to a volcano.

Why go: See Mount Prometheus erupt and ride Journey to the Center of the Earth. This park exists only in Tokyo.

Europa-Park, Germany

Europe

Germany's largest theme park was built by the Mack family, who have made rides for over 240 years. It opened in 1975 and now has 15 European-themed lands.

Why go: Ride coasters built by the Mack family, including Silver Star, and walk through lands themed to different European countries.

Universal Islands of Adventure

Islands of Adventure opened in 1999 and changed how theme parks are designed. It's home to Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, a ride through the Forbidden Forest.

Why go: Walk through Hogsmeade, explore Marvel Super Hero Island, and ride the Jurassic Park water ride.

Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

Middle East

Formula Rossa reaches 149 mph, fast enough that riders wear goggles. The park sits under a large roof shaped like a Ferrari chassis.

Why go: Ride Formula Rossa from 0 to 149 mph in 4.9 seconds. See the Ferrari car exhibits and try the racing simulators.

Efteling, Netherlands

Europe

Efteling opened in 1952 and is one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Its Fairytale Forest brings more than 30 fairy tales to life.

Why go: Walk through the Fairytale Forest and ride the scenic Droomvlucht (Dreamflight).

Shanghai Disneyland

Asia

Shanghai Disneyland has the largest Disney castle, 197 feet tall and designed to represent all the Disney princesses. TRON Lightcycle Power Run opened here years before Orlando.

Why go: Ride TRON Lightcycle Power Run and the park's Pirates of the Caribbean ride, and see how Disney added Chinese cultural touches.

Questions about Theme Parks

Which theme park is the most visited?

Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is the world's most visited theme park with over 20 million visitors annually.

What's the difference between a theme park and amusement park?

Theme parks build each area around a story or setting (like Disney or Universal). Amusement parks are mostly about the rides.

How much should I budget for a theme park visit?

Budget $100-200 per person per day for tickets. Add $50-100 for food and souvenirs. Multi-day visits and resort stays can increase costs significantly.