#5: Walt Disney World Resort | Orlando, FL
The name “world” is put into good use at this
park. Walt Disney World was the park that was supposed to
change family amusement, and well, it did its job pretty
darn good. This is home to Walt Disney's last personal projects
before he died. He dreamed of more of a resort type park.
Where families could stay and spend time doing multiple
things without the rush of city atmosphere to get in the
way. It was built in an area of its own. Nothing but beautiful
Florida landscape, you wouldn't find any Harbor Blvd. to
ruin the atmosphere of being in another world.
Walt Disney World has developed to become the highest attended
park in the world. Along with the original park, three other
theme parks spawned off of the original park, making it
one of the largest family destinations in the world. Walt
Disney World consists of the original Walt Disney World
park, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, and the Disney-MGM Studios.
But thats not the only thing this massive resort has to
offer. It also has the world famous Disney Cruise which
takes you up to a week long cruise hitting various Caribbean
islands and finishing off at the park. Walt Disney World
definetly needs to be on the list of top ten amusement parks
in the world.
#4: Six Flags Magic Mountain | Valencia, CA
The “Xtreme” Park. Magic Mountain is the world
record holder along with Cedar Point with the most roller
coasters at one park with an astonishing sixteen different
roller coasters. This park is all about innovation and thrills.
We've all seen National Lampoons Vacation and remember that
silly fake background of the park with giant rides that
sempt impossible to be real. Little did they know that that
park infact would have a similar skyline as that fantasy
background shown in the movie. The park was home to the
first “successful” looping roller coaster in
the world and home to many other record breakers in the
past including; Collossus, Viper, Riddlers Revenge, Goliath,
Deja Vu, and the world famous X. If your looking for thrills
then Magic Mountain is the place that you have been waiting
to go.
#3: Cedar Point | Sandusky, OH
We all know that Cedar Point deserves to be in any list
of top ten parks and to many it is the best park in the
world. But we didn't see it that way this time. There are
still two more parks that we think deserve to be the best
parks. Cedar Point is an enormous park located on a peninsula
on Lake Erie. This park is home to several of the worlds
best coasters and its also the only park with a coaster
in the 200ft. 300ft. and 400ft. categories in terms of height.
Cedar Point shares the title of the park with the most
coasters with our number four best park Six Flags Magic
Mountain with sixteen different coasters. The only thing
that separates Cedar Point and Magic Mountain is the environment.
The environment here is much better then Magic Mountain.
Cedar Point puts a little more effort in terms of guest
services with their better staff, cleanliness, and overall
appeal.
This is the destination for thrill seekers looking for that
thrilling ride and rarely will disappoint.
#2: Universal's Islands of Adventure
Truly in a category of its own. We've all seen it showcased
on the Discovery Channel on numerous different shows and even
its own hour-long episode. Islands of Adventure is a massive
park consisting of five massive areas. The five areas include,
Marvel Super Hero Island, Seus Landing, The Lost Continent,
Jurassic Park, and Toon Lagoon each consisting an assortment
of attractions capable of pleasing anyone. In these areas
you will find something that is completely unique to any other
park in the world. First in Marvel Super Hero Island you will
find many amazing rides including The Incredible Hulk and
The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman. I would like to take
some time and talk about The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman.
This is a truly innovative ride like no other in the world.
Its a total interactive experience putting you into the role
of the super hero. This high tech, hish adrenalin ride embarks
the future of theme parks with its innovative theming and
storyline.
Along with Marvel Super Hero Island there are still 4 more
lands to travel. Each respectively capable of pleasing anyone
from small children to thrill seeking teens and adults. One
other premier attraction are the Dueling Dragons. This is
another top ten invert that provides a thrill like no other.
It is the only Dueling invert on the planet offering near
collisions within a foot of each train providing an off-ride
spectacle of enjoyment. You will find a lot of off-ride amusement
at this park, walking around and watching all of the different
interactions this park has to offer.Universal Islands of Adventure,
our pick for number one amusement park in America.
#1: Tokyo Disneyland Resort
Thats right, the best amusement park is located all the
way in Tokyo Japan. This is by far the most unique, beautiful,
amazing park in the world. If you don't know much about
it, its ok because well...its a long ways from America.
Near or far, this park definetly deserves to be the number
one park in the world. One look at it and you will realize
why this differs from any other park in America. Tokyo Disney
Resort offers to major parks, the awesome Disney Sea, and
Tokyo Disneyland Park. Both offer two totally different
experiences. Tokyo Disneyland Park offers many of the same
attractions of offered in the other Disneyland parks. This
one infact was the first Disney park outside of the United
States and continues to grow and expand like the others
across the globe. It has the same Disney appeal to it as
any other Disneyland but something no other Disneyland has,
Disney Sea as their neighboring park.
This is what separates Tokyo Disney Resort from any other
park in the world. This park is outstanding, the theming
is extraordinary. The atmosphere and attention to detail
is like no other in the world. It contains seven themed
areas ranging from an American Waterfront to an Arabian
Coast. It is also home to an astounding attraction, Indiana
Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull. This ride
is huge, very similar to the one located in Disneyland California,
but this one is much more detailed inside and out. On the
outside, it is themed to a great jungle, with a massive
a temple housing the interior of the ride. In the inside,
you are on a journey to seek the fountain of youth, but
on the way you encounter its protector, the evil Crystal
Skull.
Through out the park you will notice many different themes
striking the imagination of each of its guests who pass
through the gates. The theme that is used primarily is that
of a water based theme. You will see this theme used in
all of its areas. This simple yet effective theme transforms
this park to the most beautiful of all parks and feeds the
park goers experience. The park isn't cluttered with dozens
of different rides to take up space, but it contains a few
rides that take up a lot of space using the advantageous
surroundings to the water. Everything at this park is top
quality and can please anyone looking for real adventure.
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Looking at this Top Ten Monthly we can appreciate the different
types of parks our world has to offer. We have parks for
thrill seekers and parks for the family. In conclusion every
park has something different to offer and the only way to
find out what your favorite park is, is to go visit the
many different parks and find the one that fits your personal
likings.
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