Location: Saco, Maine Years Active: 1960 – Active Funtown Splashtown USA is the kind of place where you can forget about adult problems for a day. It’s about thrilling rides with questionable safety standards, sticky cotton candy hands, and losing your voice from screaming with joy. If that sounds like your kind of fun, buckle…
Location: Benidorm, Spain Years Active: 2000 – Active Terra Mitica in Benidorm…love it or hate it, there’s no denying it’s different. Think ancient worlds with a side of cheesy fun and surprisingly intense rides. This isn’t your slick Disney experience. Instead, you’ll get dusty paths, shows that might as well have gladiators, and coasters that…
Location: Tampere, Finland Years Active: 1975 – Active Särkänniemi is more than just Finland’s second-most-popular amusement park – it’s a Tampere tradition! This lakeside spot buzzes with rides, but there’s way more to explore. The Dolphinarium is always a hit, especially if you snag a front-row seat. Seeking thrills? The Tornado coaster is a classic,…
Location: Kochi, India Years Active: 2000 – Active Wonderla Kochi is a blast, but it’s no secret – that means crowds, especially on weekends. Want to ride the big coasters without the wait? Head there mid-week, or even better, during monsoon season. You might catch a light drizzle, but the park will be practically empty!…
Location: Penha, Brazil Years Active: 1991 – Active Beto Carrero World it’s not Disneyland, and that’s the point. This sprawling Brazilian theme park has a rough-around-the-edges charm that’s entirely its own. If you love high-octane roller coasters like FireWhip, you’ll be in heaven. The shows can be hit or miss – Madagascar Circus Show is…
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Years Active: 1978 – Active Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, Arkansas… it’s that classic family fun destination with a quirky side. Expect a mix of awesome roller coasters (The Gauntlet is wild) and some rides that have seen better days. But hey, the water park always delivers when you need…
Location: Buena Park, California Years Active: 2000 – Active Knott’s Soak City it’s a water park, alright. You’ve got your slides, your wave pool, your screaming kids running around with sticky popsicle hands – the whole deal. It’s got that California beach theme going on, with some seriously faded colors and questionable design choices. Hey,…
Location: Belpasso, Italy Years Active: 1976 – Active Etnaland isn’t your grandmother’s theme park. It sits at the foot of Mount Etna, ready to blow your mind! This isn’t just about rides. Think dinosaurs, water parks, and festivals celebrating Sicily’s unique culture. Want to test your limits? Brave the drops on “The Storm”, Etnaland’s intense…
Location: Salou, Spain Years Active: 2002 – Active Caribe Aquatic Park it’s loud, it’s wet, and it’s a total blast if you’re into that kind of thing. Picture a Caribbean theme slapped onto a whirlwind of water slides and screaming families. King Khajuna? That free-fall is a one-way ticket to reconsidering your life choices. El…
Location: Manama, Bahrain Years Active: 2007 – Active Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park is Bahrain’s ultimate escape! Forget boring water parks – this place brings ancient myths to life with its Dilmun theme. Get soaked on the thrilling Water Coaster or chill out on the Lazy River. If you dare, brave the white-knuckle Typhoon…
