| New parks, new coasters, new shows– 2008 | | | | the World’ list. |
| is shaping up to be quite a season at theme parks | | | | |
| and amusement parks. No matter where you | | | | Port Aventura – Spain: |
| may live throughout North America or where | | | | Port Aventura and Caribe Aquatic Park are part |
| your vacation travels may be taking you this | | | | of a big resort complex on Costa Dorado in Spain. |
| year, there’s bound to be some new | | | | The resort has a wide array of roller coasters, |
| excitement awaiting you. | | | | from the Drago Khan, an intense eight-loop roller |
| Theme Parks will offer great relaxation for | | | | coaster, to the Stampida, two tracks wide and |
| everyone from small children to old people. Those | | | | made of wood. |
| who want to take a world trip can get great fun | | | | The resort itself is made up of distinct regions, or |
| and enjoyment by visiting the popular theme | | | | “countries”; themed shows like “Can |
| parks around the world. | | | | Can in the Saloon” are popular. |
| Here are some of the most popular theme parks | | | | Europa Park – Germany: |
| around the world. | | | | Europa-Park is the second-most-popular theme |
| Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World: | | | | park in Europe, after Disneyland Paris. It is split |
| The Magic Kingdom is the heart of Walt Disney | | | | into fourteen different areas, typically named |
| World, where costumed Disney characters roam | | | | after European countries or regions.Along with the |
| the streets and Space Mountain rules the rides. | | | | park and rides, there are countless shows on |
| Cinderella’s Castle, based on the turreted | | | | offer every day. |
| German castle Neuschwanstein, is a guaranteed | | | | Europa-Park is often criticized for its lack of thrill |
| favorite with little ones [Disney vacation]. | | | | attractions. Indeed, unlike most major theme |
| You will find wonder, fantasy and pixie dust | | | | parks, there are currently no inversions (upside |
| everywhere around the magic kingdom park. The | | | | down spins) on any of the parks rides. |
| seven enchanted lands lead the young and young | | | | Tivoli Gardens – Denmark: |
| hearts on a journey of fun, excitement and | | | | Tivoli Gardens is a famous amusement park and |
| fantasy. Despite of whatever park you visit, the | | | | pleasure garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. The |
| Magic Kingdom Park is the spot where the | | | | park is best known for its wooden roller coaster, |
| storybook dreams become a reality. | | | | as it is one of world’s oldest wooden roller |
| Magical adventures and Enchanting tales await | | | | coasters that is still operating today. |
| your whole family at magic kingdom park. | | | | Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens are a delightful |
| | | | anomaly: a park where you can enjoy carnival |
| Islands of Adventure – Florida, US: | | | | thrills, eat polser sausages under the trees, swill ol |
| Islands of Adventure consists of five | | | | in a beer garden, dine in an elegant restaurant, |
| “islands” plus the Port of Entry, arranged | | | | attend a symphony concert, enjoy free |
| around a “lagoon.” The islands are | | | | pantomime theatre, or sniff the 115,000 flowers |
| presented in clockwise order, starting at the park | | | | that bloom during the park’s season. |
| entrance. | | | | Tokyo Disneyland: |
| This island is themed to ancient myths and | | | | Tokyo Disneyland is part of a massive Disney |
| legends, and is roughly divided into three smaller | | | | complex that also includes Tokyo DisneySea and |
| sections. The first section is designed to resemble | | | | a number of branded hotels.. It was the first |
| medieval Europe. The second section is ancient | | | | Disney park to be built outside of the United |
| Arabia. Last is mythological Greece. It contains | | | | States |
| several live-action shows. | | | | There are seven themed areas, each |
| This land is also home to Mythos, winner of best | | | | complementing each other yet unique in their |
| theme park restaurant several times by Theme | | | | style. Made up of the World Bazaar, the four |
| Park Insider, and one of two full-service | | | | classic Disney lands: Adventureland, Westernland, |
| restaurants in the park. | | | | Fantasyland and Tomorrowland, and two mini |
| | | | lands, Critter Country and Mickey’s |
| Cedar Point – Ohio, US: | | | | Toontown. Rides include Big Thunder Mountain in |
| Cedar Point, the second oldest amusement park | | | | Westernland, a four-minute train ride through a |
| in the United States, sits at the end of a slender | | | | “haunted” mine. |
| strip of land, at the edge of Lake Erie. | | | | Tokyo Disneyland will celebrate the 25th |
| Cedar Point today is a fun place to visit for the | | | | Anniversary of its grand opening in 2008. |
| entire family. It has beautifully landscaped gardens, | | | | Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park – China: |
| lake views, a museum, an ice-skating show, plenty | | | | This theme park is located in the Shijingshan |
| of shops and food outlets as well as water rides, | | | | district of Beijing in China. In this park, a modern |
| four children’s areas, a classic | | | | temple fair is held at stated times. When you first |
| merry-go-round, and, of course, the roller | | | | enter into the park gate, you will see the jet |
| coasters. | | | | tower and big dipper, first and unique in Beijing. |
| Epcot – Orlando, US: | | | | It has unique landscape and elegant scenery. |
| | | | Among the verdant pines, green grass and |
| Epcot is a theme park at the Walt Disney World | | | | cypresses, the Arabic restaurant, the Russian |
| Resort. The park is dedicated to international | | | | entrance hall, the Gothic Cinderella Castle and the |
| culture and technological innovation. In 2007 Epcot | | | | European blue bridge are full of exotic |
| hosted approximately 10.93 million guests, ranking | | | | atmosphere. |
| it the third-most visited amusement park in the | | | | Ocean Park – Hong Kong: |
| United States, and sixth-most visited in the world. | | | | The marine-themed amusement park covers the |
| Future World focuses on emerging technologies | | | | area of Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan, |
| while World Showcase features pavilions devoted | | | | and is located in Hong Kong. The different parts |
| to a rainbow of nations. From the start, the | | | | of the park are connected by a gondola lift |
| Disney theme parks have married technology and | | | | system (or cable car system), as well |
| storytelling to whisk guests away to fantastic | | | | as the world’s second longest outdoor |
| places. Mission: SPACE, the new, groundbreaking, | | | | escalator. |
| awe-inspiring attraction at Epcot delivers | | | | The theme park currently has over 14 rides and |
| sensations unlike any of you have ever felt | | | | other attractions such as aquariums. Besides |
| (unless you’re an astronaut) and replicates | | | | housing two roller coasters, Ocean Park also |
| space travel with an astonishing degree of reality. | | | | features a Giant panda exhibit, a jelly fish and |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Lancashire, UK: | | | | shark aquarium, as well as a four-story aquarium |
| The park has a mixture of traditional wooden | | | | displaying more than 2000 fish. |
| rides, modern steel roller-coasters, small family | | | | |
| rides, highly-advanced thrill rides and | | | | Suoi Tien Cultural Amusement Park – Vietnam: |
| generations-old rides still in original working order. | | | | This theme park is located in Ho Chi Minh City. |
| The park is currently re-branding with new rides | | | | This beautiful park consists of everything like |
| and shows, and a casino. Other major attractions | | | | rides, water parks, parades and go-carts.This park |
| include the many shows the park has on offer, | | | | has all the amusement things that traditional |
| including Forbidden at the Globe and Hot Ice at | | | | amusement parks have including wild roller coaster |
| the Arena. | | | | water slides, rides, race cars, and other fun |
| Pleasure Beach attracts about 6 million visitors a | | | | activities. |
| year. In 2007, Pleasure Beach was ranked as 14th | | | | The park also features unicorn palace, sea palace, |
| most popular theme park in the world with 5.5 | | | | phoenix palace, mountain palace and heavenly |
| million visitors. It was the only UK amusement | | | | palace which includes the animal kingdom. |
| park to make it onto the ‘Top 25 Parks in | | | | |