Now that summer break is in full swing, families are hitting theme parks in droves but not every theme park is created equally. So, which them park is the best out there?
Well, TripAdvisor has the answer. The travel review site just handed out their annual Traveler’s Choice awards for Amusement and Water Parks, ranking parks on quantity and quality of reviews and ratings over a 12-month period.
For the fourth year in a row, Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando is the number one amusement park in the world, while Siam Park in Spain is the best water park in the world for a fifth year running! When it comes to water parks in the U.S. specifically, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in Orlando, Florida tops the list.
Top Ten Amusement Parks In The World
Universal's Islands of Adventure – Orlando, Florida
Magic Kingdom – Orlando, Florida
Le Puy du Fou – Les Epesses, France
Universal Studios Hollywood – Los Angeles, California
Universal Studios Florida – Orlando, Florida
Disney's Animal Kingdom – Orlando, Florida
Europa-Park – Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen, Denmark
The Island in Pigeon Forge – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Disneyland Park – Marne-la-Vallee, France
Top 10 Water Parks in the World
Siam Park – Tenerife, Spain
Waterbom Bali – Kuta, Indonesia
Beach Park – Aquiraz, State of Ceara, Brazil
Thermas dos Laranjais – Olimpia, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – Orlando, Florida
Aquapark Istralandia – Novigrad, Croatia
Wild Wadi Waterpark – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Makadi Water World – Hurghada, Egypt
Eco Parque Arraial d'Ajuda – Porto Seguro, Brazil
WetSide Water Park – Hervey Bay, Australia
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