What's your favorite theme park?
Simple question, yet for many of us it can be quite difficult to answer.
Posted July 31, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Most of us have visited multiple parks, but there's always that one park that stands out as our favorite for whatever reason. It can because of the attraction lineup, nostalgia, location or a combination of these factors and others.
So, which park is your favorite? Lets see which park and/or company stands out among Theme Park Insiders.
Posted July 31, 2013 at 1:53 PM
The classic charm and the amazing attraction lineup takes it to the top.
Universal Studios Florida has lots of attraction I really enjoy, especially Transformers, so its a close 2nd for now. Maybe once the new Harry Potter attraction opens than it jumps over the American classic.
But for now Disneyland gets my vote.
Posted July 31, 2013 at 2:32 PM
The theming alone in Port of Entry, Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, etc. is just enough for the park to be amazing. Then you factor in some of the world's best dark rides, some unique roller coasters, amazing water rides, a freakin' awesome soundtrack and some pretty unique experiences and you've got an awesome park.
Posted July 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:06 PM
I also love Hollywood Studios but it could do with being a bit bigger. You struggle to beat the area with rock n roller coaster, tot and fantastic so close to each other though.
Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:47 PM
4,682 times, by my count.
Posted July 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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Posted July 31, 2013 at 10:42 PM
5. Dollywood-Excellent setting, great rides, outstanding employees, the best theme park food anywhere, and overall just a highly enjoyable park. It doesn't have the theming quality of Disney, and it isn't a multi-day park, but Dollywood is still great.
4. Disneyland-The first destination park and still one of the best. Being a local to the park does make it get old if I visit too frequently, but I still love the park and think they do dark rides better than anyone else. Disneyland could use more new attractions, however...the lack of investment is starting to show.
3. Cedar Point-Not technically a theme park, but just one of my favorites in general. Ride-wise, they have some of the best and most intense coasters in the world, and many of the other attractions are quite good.
2. Holiday World-I can't think of a park with better staff than Holiday World, and the park being an amusement park/water park hybrid really increases value. Add in reasonable prices, three outstanding wooden coasters, a decent ride selection, and unlimited free soft drinks and sunscreen, and you've got an excellent park in the middle of nowhere.
1. Busch Gardens Williamsburg-This park has the theming quality of Disneyland, the best landscaping of any park I've visited, some of the best coasters in North America, a lot of unique food offerings, and enough rides and attractions to keep every member of the family entertained for a full day. As of right now, this is my current favorite park and until I finally get to Florida I don't think it has a chance at being dethroned.
Posted August 1, 2013 at 10:27 AM
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Posted August 2, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Just statin that for the record...
IMO, DLR parks are also superior in terms of atmosphere, also. But that's just my opinion.
Posted August 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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Posted August 18, 2013 at 2:05 AM
PS. I forgot to include the Disney Parks. Somehow they don't come to mind when I think of favorite parks. Epcot and Disney World are both very good with Epcot being my favorite, Disney MGM is pretty good, and Animal Kingdom I was disappointed with, but thank goodness I enjoyed their Everest roller coaster which was sadly the only real enjoyment at that park. I liked Primeval Whirl, it's like the classic wild mouse ride at fairs, their dinosaur ride was closed down, and the animal exhibits were not near what I hoped for.
Posted August 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM
1. All Walt Disney World Parks
2. Dollywood(went there 2 weeks ago loved it)
3. Universal Studios Orlando parks
4. Busch Gardens Tampa
Posted August 18, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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Posted August 19, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Manny the All-Powerful! Manny the All-Knowing!
Manny Rules the Kingdom!
Posted August 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Posted August 20, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Disneyland Paris second
The 90's Epcot Center third
Posted August 20, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Posted August 21, 2013 at 5:08 AM
Star Wars. Nuff said.
Posted August 21, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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Posted August 21, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Potter London will change many people's minds, I am sure.