One can never be too old to have fun. Theme parks are not just meant for little children to run around biting on candy cones. And it doesn’t just have to be about castles and princesses or everything animated. Some theme parks possess terrifying rides and water sports while others showcase creative arts, scary mazes and the likes. Read on to know about the coolest theme parks around the world and add a twist to your next travel plans.
1. Thorpe Park – Surrey, England
Thorpe Park is a theme park resort between Chertsey and Staines in Surrey. The park has some of the most terrifying rides and roller coasters in Europe with the tallest ride being Stealth, an Intamin Accelerator Coaster, which launches riders from 0-80 mph in 1.8 seconds sending riders 205 feet into the air. Also, the Swarm is the only B&M wing coaster in the UK. It has a total of 5 inversions and stands 127 feet tall. Other attractions include The Saw ride, an exciting maze and the newest addition that is Derren Brown’s Ghost Train. It is a multi-sensory dark ride that will leave you gasping for more.
2. Six Flags – North America, Canada, Mexico
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation owns 18 properties spread over North America, Canada and Mexico. Yes, that means you can be picky about these ones depending on which part of the territory you are in. Apart from rides and fun areas for kids, this park has some really thrilling rides too. A major attraction is the Skull Mountain. It is an all indoor dark coaster ride with cinematic adventures to keep your heart pulsating. Apart from rides and coasters, the theme parks also have dives and jumps.
3. Dubai Parks – Dubai
Represented by Nijhawan Group in India, Dubai Parks & Resorts is going to be Dubai’s largest theme park complex. Gearing up to open its gates for public on October 31, 2016, it will have a lot in store for all.
Bollywood Parks™- will have immersive ride featuring some of the Bollywood biggest blockbusters through state-of-the-art 3D and 4D systems, stunning stunt show and live performances.
Motiongate™- will be a Hollywood-inspired theme park.
Legoland®- Water Park will feature over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions and 15,000 LEGO model structures.
Riverland™- will have 4 zones including the 1950 American style Boardwalk, the medieval French Village, India Gate and the 19th century-themed Peninsula. Last but never the least out here, this experience will be complete with Lapita™ Hotel, the Polynesian themed family hotel with 501-rooms and three villas, part of the Marriott Autograph® Collection will be fully open.
4. Adlabs Imagica – Mumbai-Pune Highway, India
Located at Khopoli, midway between Pune and Mumbai, it can easily be termed as India’s Disney Land. Well if you have been to any of the Disneyland or Universal Studios around the globe you will surely notice a hint of similarity with the rides but Adlabs Imagica is a smaller version. Along with crazy roller coasters and rides, it boasts of some amazing animation shows and simulation rides too.
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