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1GoldIndex score9.5/10
Europa-Park
Germany
Germany's biggest theme park, with 15 areas themed to European countries.
- Thrill seekers
- Ideal for families
- Low wait times
2SilverIndex score9.0/10
Efteling
Netherlands
A Dutch fairy-tale park with storybook rides and top roller coasters.
- Ideal for families
- Record holder
- Great value
3BronzeIndex score9.0/10
Tokyo Disneyland
Japan
A classic Disney castle park, famous for spotless service and short waits.
- Ideal for families
- Record holder
- Great value
4RankedIndex score8.5/10
Everland
South Korea
South Korea's largest park, set in gardens and home to a famous wooden coaster.
- Record holder
- Great value
- 40 rides
5RankedIndex score8.4/10
Magic Kingdom
United States
The world's most visited theme park, in Walt Disney World, Florida.
- Ideal for families
- Record holder
6RankedIndex score8.4/10
Nagashima Spa Land
Japan
A Japanese park with one of the world's longest coasters and hot-spring baths next door.
- Thrill seekers
- Record holder
- Great value
7RankedIndex score8.4/10
Disneyland Park
United States
The first Disney park, in California — compact, walkable and packed with rides.
- Ideal for families
- Record holder
- 52 rides
8RankedIndex score8.4/10
Tokyo DisneySea
Japan
A sea-themed Disney park widely called the most beautiful park ever built.
- Ideal for families
- Record holder
- Great value
9RankedIndex score8.3/10
Phantasialand
Germany
A small German park with incredibly detailed themed worlds and three big coasters.
- Thrill seekers
- Record holder
10RankedIndex score8.1/10
Six Flags Magic Mountain
United States
A California thrill park with about 20 roller coasters.
- Thrill seekers
- Low wait times
- Record holder

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33%: Thrill factor
Coaster count, launch speeds, record-holders and the intensity spread across the lineup.
33%: Family friendliness
Rides for under-10s, stroller logistics, shade, live shows and seasonal events, and how well the park handles a long day.
19%: Value for money
Gate price plus parking weighed against the rides you can realistically fit into a typical visit, adjusted for lineup quality.
15%: Crowd management
All-ride annual mean posted wait from Queue-Times.com, first-season attractions excluded, judged against the park's attendance.

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The World's 50 Best Amusement Parks, Ranked and Compared

Find the parks worth the flight, and know exactly what not to miss when you get there.

See the full ranking →

How We Rank the World's Best Amusement Parks

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33%: Thrill factor
Coaster count, launch speeds, record-holders and the intensity spread across the lineup.
33%: Family friendliness
Rides for under-10s, stroller logistics, shade, live shows and seasonal events, and how well the park handles a long day.
19%: Value for money
Gate price plus parking weighed against the rides you can realistically fit into a typical visit, adjusted for lineup quality.
15%: Crowd management
All-ride annual mean posted wait from Queue-Times.com, first-season attractions excluded, judged against the park's attendance.

The World's 50 Best Amusement Parks, Ranked and Compared

The Top 10 Amusement Parks in the World

Europa-Park

Efteling

Tokyo Disneyland

Everland

Magic Kingdom

Nagashima Spa Land

Disneyland Park

Tokyo DisneySea

Phantasialand

Six Flags Magic Mountain

How We Rank the World's Best Amusement Parks

Thrill factor

Family friendliness

Value for money

Crowd management

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The World's 50 Best Amusement Parks, Ranked and Compared

How We Rank the World's Best Amusement Parks

Thrill factor

Family friendliness

Value for money

Crowd management

The World's 50 Best Amusement Parks, Ranked and Compared

The Top 10 Amusement Parks in the World

Europa-Park

Efteling

Tokyo Disneyland

Everland

Magic Kingdom

Nagashima Spa Land

Disneyland Park

Tokyo DisneySea

Phantasialand

Six Flags Magic Mountain

How We Rank the World's Best Amusement Parks

Thrill factor

Family friendliness

Value for money

Crowd management

Best Theme Parks by Region and Travel Style

Free Theme Park Planning Tools

Compare parks side by side

Coaster height & speed comparator

Multi-park trip planner

My Coaster Passport

Compare every park, side by side

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