7 Most Popular Theme Parks In The World

Have you ever wondered which theme parks are the best in the world? Patrons can find theme parks almost everywhere they go, but which is truly the best? We now have the answer. Based on calculations of total visits last year, we now have a list of the most popular theme parks in the world. Each featuring dozens of rides and attractions that bring in millions of visitors per year, here are the world’s Top 7 Most Popular Theme Parks in the World.

7. Europa Park

Europa Park comes in at number 20 on our list, and happens to be the largest theme park in Germany. It is also the second most popular theme park in Europe behind Disneyland Paris. Boasting 12 roller coasters and around 5 million visitors per years, it’s clear that Europa Park earns a spot on this list.


6. Sea World

At over 200 acres in size and located in Florida, this aquatic-life themed amusement park comes in at number 19 on our list. Home of numerous themes and attractions, most of which feature live animals as part of the performance, Sea World attracts over 5 million visitors per year.


5. Nagashima Spa Land

Home of the Steel Dragon Rollercoaster, Nagashima Spa Land comes in at number 18 on our list. It also features a giant roller coaster, waterpark, and over 40 other rides and attractions.


4. Everland

Coming in the number 15 slot, Everland happens to be South Korea’s largest theme park. Part of the Everland Resort in Tongin, Everland brings in over 6 million visitors a year. It has 5 roller coasters, including “T Express” which is the fastest roller coaster in South Korea that also happens to be the world’s steepest wooden roller coaster.

3. Ocean Park

Located in the Southern District of Hong Kong, Ocean Park comes in at number 12 on our list of top theme parks. It was originally opened in 1977 and, believe it or not, boasts over 80 rides and attractions – all built around an aquatic theme.


2. Islands of Adventure

One of the newer parks on our list, Islands of Adventure was opened in 1999 and is part of the Universal Orlando Resort. Operating under the park’s slogan of “Live the Adventure”, this theme park offers 16 enormous rides (including Marvel Super Hero Island) and brings in over 8 million visitors annually.


1. Disney’s Epcot

Want to know what Disney thinks the future will look like? Then you won’t want to miss number 5 on our list of top theme parks: Walt Disney’s Epcot. Located in Florida, and technically bigger than the Magic Kingdom Disney theme park, Epcot is a truly unique theme park. It is devoted to not only the Magic of Disney, but the celebration of human achievement in the areas of technology and innovation via the park’s “Permanent World’s Fair.”