from Brazil to Italy, 7 must-see amusement parks

Adrenaline-filled roller coasters, water slides, entire cities made of blocks and the faces of famous people everywhere. The amusement parks o Thematic parks They are for the whole family; Both adults and children are guaranteed entertainment at each of the attractions.

In addition to the best known – Walt Disney World, of course, or Universal Studios – there are others with extreme proposals, whose roller coasters own global records. There are also parks that, despite having hundreds of years of historyremain as current as those already mentioned.

Next, 7 amusement parks to plan a vacation full of entertainment and adrenaline.

It is considered the second amusement park oldest in the world. At the time, it was innovative and disruptive.

The Tivoli Gardens were created by Georg Carstensen, who had to ask him permission to the king from that time to be able to open it, on February 15, 1843.

To the eyes of today’s visitors, with so many parks based on characters or movies, the idea behind the theme may not be clear, but in those times it served as window to the east.

And color data: It was Walt Disney’s great inspiration to later create his famous parks.

Today, Tivoli has 30 attractions for the entire family; for those who like adrenaline and also for those who prefer to have fun with calmer options.

Between the most famous attractions are: Golden Tower, one of the tallest, overlooking Copenhagen; the El Demonio roller coaster; El Camello, another roller coaster with cars that pretend to be this animal; and Tic Tac, a simulator that invites you to travel through time.

Admission costs from 155 Danish crowns (US$22.50; www.tivoli.dk).

The roller coasters are the stars. It’s not for nothing that this Six Flags – there are 27 spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico – is known as the “Thrill Capital of the World”, and was voted by USA Today readers as the best theme park from the United States

Located in Los Angeles, California, it has more than 100 hectares, 20 roller coasters and more than 100 attractions.

Wonder Woman Flight of Courage is one of the most popular attractions in this place. It’s the one lane roller coaster taller and longer of the world. Passengers fly over a 1 km runway, rising approximately 13 stories and reaching a speed of 93 km/h.

West Coast Racers is another must-see. It opened in 2020 as the first racing roller coaster with two tracks, side by side, and with four high-speed individual launches.

Admission costs from US$59 (www.sixflags.com/magicmountain).

Is he largest theme park in South America. It was inaugurated in 1991 by the actor and businessman João Batista Sérgio Murad, better known as Beto Carrero.

Located in Penha, in the state of Santa Catarina -120 km north of Florianópolis-, it has more than 100 attractions9 themed areas, live shows and a zoo.

Between the main attractions The colorful Castle of Nations stands out; Pirate Island, with its suspension bridge and a ship that defies the laws of gravity; and the Great Tower, the highest attraction in the park, which offers a 100-meter free fall.

A must see is Cowboyland, an area inspired by the Wild West. It has an indigenous village, a fort and a corner with a white hat – the symbol of the park – and giant red Texas boots.

Furthermore, it has a complete structure of servicesfrom restaurants, ice cream parlors and cafes to ATMs, parking, pharmacy and souvenir shops.

Admission costs from 196.90 reais (US$26.32; www.betocarre ro.com.br).

This park was inaugurated in 1969, at the foot of the Monte Fuji and surrounded by stunning nature. It is characterized by having numerous record-breaking attractions.

For example, the Takabisha roller coaster, which opened in 2001, and for years was Guinness record for having the greatest angle of fall: 121 degrees.

Fujiyama, another roller coaster, earned a Guinness record for height, elevation difference, and speed; and Eejanaika, with 14 rotations, was the mountain with the most turns in the world.

On the property there are also of theme parks designed for the little ones: Thomas Land, a space about this well-known locomotive and his friends; and The City of Gaspard and Lisathe first theme park in the world of these cartoons in France.

Admission costs from 6,000 yen (US$40; www.fujiq.jp).

Livio Furini, the founder, had the idea of ​​creating an amusement park after visiting Disneyland in California. This is how on July 19, 1975, inspired by the famous Mickey mouse, the businessman materialized his dream and inaugurated the first park of that country, today considered the oldest in Italy.

Gardaland, located in Verona, is organized in thematic areas: history, geography, space and fantasy.

The little ones can enjoy Peppa Pig Land and Prezzemolo Land, while those looking for something more challenging can’t miss games like Oblivion, Blue Tornado and Raptor.

On the same property is the first Lego water park of Europe and an aquarium. There are three hotels with different themes.

Admission starts at 39 euros (US$42.21; www.gardaland.it).

Attractions built with Lego blocks, roller coasters for all ages and a water park make this an ideal place for families with children up to 12 years.

There’s also teaching options to learn about the production of Legos or sectors in which people are taught to drive cars, boats and even airplanes.

One of the great attractions is Miniland, an area where they recreate, with thousands of bricks, Dubai’s skyscrapers, including the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, and the famous sail-shaped hotel, Burj Al Arab. The city’s airport, the desert, the old Creek neighborhood and the marina are also part of the exhibition.

In addition, other places in the world are represented such as Petra, in Jordan, Egypt and India.

This park has a hotel, also themed. The rooms have numerous Lego blocks and children are greeted with a treasure hunt: They must solve clues to open the chest with Lego gifts.

Admission starts at 295 dirham (US$80.32; www.legoland.com/dubai).

Is he first theme park of Hello Kitty outside of Japan, the place of origin of this cartoon. It is a pink paradise, full of flowers and hearts.

It is in Anji, Zhejiang province, a 3-hour drive from Shanghai. With an investment of 320 million dollars, the park has 11 sets of attractions on 364 hectares, and every day offers a parade and one play about the kitten and her friends.

Those who want an even more enriching experience can stay in the luxury hotel It looks like a European castle. It has approximately 300 rooms, including 40 Hello Kitty-themed suites (ct.zj.gov.cn).