The Largest Amusement Parks from Around the World

Do you remember that childlike feeling of pure delight when you first see huge roller coasters? Your heart stops, and ahead – only screams, laughter, and adrenaline. Good news: to experience this again, you don't have to be a child! Modern amusement parks are entire worlds created to surprise, delight, and give emotions to both children and adults.

We have compiled a guide to the ten most impressive and popular parks on the planet, where everyone will find something for themselves. We tell you where to find breathtaking amusement parks, what attractions they offer, and how to plan your dream trip.

Legoland Dubai, UAE

This amusement park, part of the huge Dubai Parks and Resorts complex, is a true oasis for family recreation, perfectly adapted to the hot climate of the Emirates. It consists of two parts: a classic amusement park and a full-fledged Legoland Water Park.

The main pride of the park is Miniland City, a fully covered and air-conditioned pavilion where famous Dubai skyscrapers and other wonders of the Middle East are recreated from 20 million bricks.

What attractions are in the park?

• The Dragon: classic roller coaster that starts as a leisurely ride through a royal castle full of animated Lego figures, then bursts out onto a moderately fast track suitable even for children.
• Submarine Adventure: you board a yellow submarine and set sail through a large aquarium, looking through portholes at real reef sharks, rays, and hundreds of tropical fish swimming among Lego ruins.
• Build-A-Raft River (in the water park): a lazy river where you can float on an inflatable tube that you “modify” yourself with giant soft Lego bricks.

Practical tip: Legoland is part of the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex, which also includes Motiongate and Bollywood Parks. It is often more cost-effective to buy combo tickets for visiting two parks in one day. To get to this world of bricks, the most convenient way is to buy tickets from Moscow to Dubai.

Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Which amusement park is the fastest in the world? Not the most obvious question, but with the most obvious answer – Ferrari World! This gigantic park is dedicated to the speed, style, and power of the legendary car brand. Everything here is imbued with the spirit of Ferrari. It is the largest indoor theme park in the world, making it comfortable to visit even in the most intense heat.

What attractions are in the park?

• Formula Rossa: the fastest roller coaster in the world. A hydraulic catapult accelerates the train to 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Due to the incredible speed, all passengers in the front row are given protective goggles.
• Flying Aces: a roller coaster with the world's highest loop (52 meters). The attraction is dedicated to biplanes, so the launch is not from acceleration, but from a sharp ascent up a hill.
• Turbo Track: a vertical shuttle coaster that shoots you through the park's roof to a height of 64 meters, then sends you into a free fall.

Practical tip: the park is located on Yas Island, which also houses Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World. It is very cost-effective to buy combo tickets for visiting two or three parks over 2-3 days. And it is very cost-effective to look for cheap tickets to Abu Dhabi with Kupibilet.

Tokyo DisneySea, Japan

Disneyland where? Disneyland in Tokyo! And it's absolutely special. Tokyo DisneySea is a unique park of its kind, which many connoisseurs consider the pinnacle of design and engineering thought in the entertainment industry. It is dedicated to marine exploration, myths, and legends.

Here you will find incredible immersion and a focus on a more adult audience. Instead of classic fairytale lands, there are seven detailed “ports of call”: from a Mediterranean harbor to the Amazon river lost in the jungle and Captain Nemo's underwater kingdom.

What attractions are in the park?

• Journey to the Center of the Earth: a journey deep into the giant volcano Prometheus. You ride an all-terrain vehicle through crystal caves, see wondrous creatures, and in the finale, escaping a lava monster, you catapult out of the volcano's crater.
• Tower of Terror: this is not just a drop ride. It's an entire story about the cursed Hightower Hotel with incredible special effects and one of the most captivating backstories in the Disney world.
• 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: board a small bathyscaphe and set off to explore sunken Atlantis. The illusion of complete underwater immersion is created with special effects.

Practical tip: the park is located on an artificial island next to the classic Tokyo Disneyland. And don't miss the evening show on the central lake!

Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong

One of the most compact and cozy Disney parks in the world. Where is Disneyland in Hong Kong? On Lantau Island, in a picturesque valley surrounded by green mountains, which creates a magnificent backdrop.

Here, visitors will find exclusive attractions not available anywhere else. The park is designed with feng shui principles in mind, and its smaller size makes it less tiring for visits with small children.

What attractions are in the park?

• Mystic Manor: an exclusive and ingenious attraction. Instead of ghosts from the “Haunted Mansion,” here are animated artifacts from Lord Henry Mystic's collection. You ride in a trackless carriage through the mansion, and a magical music box brings everything around to life.
• Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars: a fun and unpredictable roller coaster that suddenly goes backward, and in the finale, an “explosion” awaits you in the mine.
• Iron Man Experience: the first Disney attraction based on the Marvel universe. It's a 3D simulator where you fly over Hong Kong with Iron Man, fighting the forces of Hydra.

Practical tip: the park is very easy to reach by metro on a special “Disney” line with carriages whose windows and handrails are shaped like Mickey Mouse's head. But first, get plane tickets to Hong Kong.

Universal Studios Japan, Osaka, Japan

This park is a true portal to the worlds of Hollywood blockbusters and iconic video games. Located in Osaka, it is famous for its incredibly high-tech and immersive zones that make guests believe they have become part of their favorite universes.

The main attractions are The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, detailed down to the last brick, and Super Nintendo World, a vibrant and interactive zone that feels like a living video game.

What attractions are in the park?

• Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge: an attraction with no analogues. You get into a kart, put on AR glasses, and participate in a real race on Mario Kart tracks, throwing virtual shells at opponents.
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey: an incredible 4D attraction located inside Hogwarts Castle. With the help of a robotic arm, you fly over the castle, play Quidditch, and fight Dementors.
• The Flying Dinosaur: an extreme roller coaster where you fly headfirst as if grabbed by a pterodactyl. The feeling of flight and complete helplessness is guaranteed.

Practical tip: to guarantee entry to Super Nintendo World (demand for it is huge), you need to either get a free timed entry ticket in the park's app immediately after entering, or purchase an Express Pass in advance, which includes access to this zone. To get here, look for tickets for the Moscow – Osaka route.

Shanghai Disneyland, China

The newest and most technologically advanced Disney theme park in mainland China. Which Disneyland is the most futuristic? Definitely this one. It was built from scratch, allowing engineers and designers to rethink classic concepts and create something truly new.

Here is the largest and most interactive Enchanted Storybook Castle, dedicated to all princesses at once. Many classic attractions have been completely redesigned using the latest technologies.

What attractions are in the park?

• TRON Lightcycle Power Run: incredibly stylish and fast roller coaster where you sit on a lightcycle from the movie “Tron.” Most of the track runs under a huge futuristic dome, creating the feeling of a race in a virtual world.
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure: many consider this attraction to be the best “dark ride” in the world. You sail on a boat equipped with a magnetic system, through giant screens and decorations, participating in an epic battle with the Kraken and Davy Jones' ships.
• Challenge Trails at Camp Discovery: a unique zone for Disneyland, where you can, while harnessed, navigate rope courses of varying difficulty behind a roaring waterfall.

Practical tip: be sure to download the official park app. With it, you can not only track wait times but also get free Disney Premier Access passes (similar to FastPass) for certain attractions.

Europa-Park, Germany

This gigantic park in Rust is a true delight for perfectionists. Europa-Park is regularly recognized as the best in the world, and for good reason. It combines extreme adrenaline with incredible attention to detail, offering guests a grand tour of all of Europe in one day.

The park is divided into 16 themed zones, each meticulously recreating the architecture, cuisine, and atmosphere of a European country. You can have Greek salad for breakfast in the shade of white and blue houses, and an hour later be speeding on a roller coaster past Icelandic geysers.

What attractions are in the park?

• Silver Star: one of the tallest and fastest hypercoasters in Europe, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. After climbing to a height of 73 meters, you'll experience a prolonged drop at 130 km/h and a series of hills creating a feeling of weightlessness.
• Voletarium: Europe's largest flying theater. You sit in a chair that lifts into the air in front of a giant spherical screen, embarking on an exciting flight over Europe's most beautiful places, feeling the wind and scents.
• Blue Fire Megacoaster: the park's first “catapult” coaster, accelerating you to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and taking you through four inversions.

Practical tip: download the park app. With it, you can not only track queue times but also use the VirtualLine feature – a virtual queue for the most popular attractions.

PortAventura World, Spain

Spread under the hot sun of Costa Dorada, this Spanish resort is more than just a park. It's an entire city of entertainment, ideal for a full vacation, as the Mediterranean Sea is just a couple of kilometers away.

The complex combines three parks: the classic PortAventura Park with its world travels, the Caribe Aquatic Park water park, and Ferrari Land – a themed center of speed and adrenaline.

What attractions are in the park?

• Red Force (Ferrari Land): Europe's tallest and fastest vertical accelerator. The attraction simulates the acceleration of a Formula 1 car: in 5 seconds, it catapults you to a height of 112 meters at a speed of 180 km/h.
• Shambhala (PortAventura Park): an elegant and incredibly fast hypercoaster dedicated to a mythical country in the Himalayas. You'll experience five prolonged drops that take your breath away, but without inversions.
• Street Mission (PortAventura Park): an interactive family attraction based on “Sesame Street,” where you'll help Detective Grover by shooting laser “clue collectors.”

Practical tip: to get to the park, look for tickets for the Moscow – Barcelona route. From there, regular trains run to PortAventura (Salou station), with a journey time of about an hour.

Efteling, Netherlands

One of the oldest and most soulful amusement parks in the world, opened back in 1952. It is entirely dedicated to European fairy tales, myths, and legends, and its design is inspired by the works of artist Anton Pieck.

An atmosphere of ancient, slightly melancholic magic reigns here. Instead of bright cartoon characters, there's a mysterious and huge Fairytale Forest where dozens of tales come to life, along with fairies, trolls, and dragons. It's a very beautiful and peaceful park.

What attractions are in the park?

• Droomvlucht (Dreamflight): a magical suspended ride through dark halls, where you float over worlds of elves, fairies, and forest spirits. An incredibly beautiful and meditative journey.
• Baron 1898: a themed roller coaster. You are a miner descending into a cursed mine. The train climbs to the top of the tower, pauses for a few seconds, then plunges into an almost vertical drop (97°) into an underground tunnel.
• Symbolica: a grand interactive journey through the royal palace. You ride in a trackless carriage and can choose one of three routes, each with its own secrets.

Practical tip: the park is beautiful at any time of year, but it's especially magical in winter when the ice rink opens, thousands of lights illuminate, and everything around resembles a Christmas card. So look for tickets to Rotterdam for December-January.

Gardaland, Italy

Italy's largest amusement park, very conveniently located on the picturesque southern shore of Lake Garda. This makes it an ideal stop on a grand Italian journey. The park combines world-class attractions with a resort atmosphere. It is very green, with beautiful lake views. Additionally, the territory includes Legoland Water Park and a large Sea Life aquarium.

What attractions are in the park?

• Raptor: a “wing” roller coaster (B&M Wing Coaster) where seats are located on the sides of the tracks. This creates an incredible sensation of flight as you speed past decorations just centimeters away.
• Oblivion: The Black Hole: Italy's first dive coaster. The train slowly brings you to the edge of a vertical drop, pauses for a few seconds, showing you the abyss, and then plunges down into an underground tunnel.
• Jumanji: The Adventure: a unique “dark ride” for Europe. You get into a jeep that travels through the jungle, swaying and turning, encountering giant animatronics and video screens along the way.

Practical tip: the park is easily accessible from Peschiera del Garda train station, where trains run from Milan and Venice. A free shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes from the station to the park entrance. To plan your trip, you can buy tickets from Moscow to Milan.

Now you know where to find amusement parks for every taste, so you can better plan your next trip!