{"id":452167,"date":"2025-06-22T08:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T12:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=452167"},"modified":"2025-07-01T09:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T13:58:57","slug":"alternatives-disney-theme-parcs-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/experiences\/alternatives-disney-theme-parcs-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Alternatives to Disney: 10 Theme Parks to Discover Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Disney<\/a> and Universal Studios<\/a> remain a dream destination for families and thrill-seekers, but there are plenty of other parks to enjoy!<\/p>\n

Here are 10 different theme parks from around the world that are well worth a visit for their unique experiences and affordable prices.<\/p>\n

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Located just near the border with France, Europa-Park<\/a> features more than 100 rides and shows, and a water park. Imagine travelling across Europe in a single day: you can have fun exploring 20 different zones representing various European countries, from Iceland to Russia.<\/p>\n

You can stay there thanks to the themed hotels or campgrounds around the park, offering options for all styles and budgets.<\/p>\n

The best rides you’ll definetly want to check out are Blue Fire and Silver Star, nestled in a truly unique architectural setting.<\/p>\n

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Dreamworld<\/a> is the largest theme park in Australia<\/a>, located on the beautiful Gold Coast, where more than 40 spectacular attractions await you. The WhiteWater World water park is right next door.<\/p>\n

It’s the perfect combination of extreme thrills and family attractions.<\/p>\n

The Steel Taipan ride is different from the others, with its Tailwhip<\/em>. These are two completely independent seats located at the back of the train that rotate 360 degrees on turns, while the other seats remain fixed.<\/p>\n

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Discover Everland<\/a>, South Korea’s largest theme park.<\/p>\n

Everland<\/a> is located in Yongin, near Seoul, and offers a magical experience blending fantasy, vibrant colours, and animals. Each themed zone tells a story: explore American Adventure with its American-style attractions, stroll through European Adventure with its flower gardens, visit the Zootopia zoo, and discover the enchanting Magic Land area.<\/p>\n

Its most popular ride is the T-Express, a wooden roller coaster that closely resembles the Le Monstre ride at La Ronde<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Step into living history at Tivoli Park<\/a>, the third oldest amusement park in the world still in operation since 1843, in the heart of Copenhagen. According to legend, Walt Disney was inspired by this park when creating Disneyland.<\/p>\n

Tivoli<\/a> combines tradition and modernity with its 30 gentle or thrilling attractions, ballet performances, concerts, and more than 30 restaurants.<\/p>\n

The D\u00e6monen<\/em> (or The Demon<\/em>) ride promises to shake you up with its short but adrenalin-filled course.<\/p>\n

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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi<\/a> is dedicated to the Ferrari brand. It may not be the biggest, the most colourful or the most magical, but it is home to the fastest roller coaster on the planet.<\/p>\n

Plus, most of it is located indoors.<\/p>\n

Try the Formula Rossa ride, capable of propelling you from 0 to 240 km\/h in just 4.9 seconds. Hold on to your phone or glasses!<\/p>\n

Here you can experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing in ultra-realistic simulators, admire Ferrari car exhibits and enjoy rides for all ages.<\/p>\n

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PortAventura Park<\/a> is Spain’s most visited theme park, with 3.5 million visitors a year, and is located between Barcelona and Valencia.<\/p>\n

It takes you on a journey through six eclectic themed worlds: from the Mediterranean to Polynesia, via China, Mexico, the Far West and S\u00e9samoAventura.<\/p>\n

Combined, its roller coaster tracks form an impressive network more than 5 kilometers long. It also includes a complex of five-hotels, a water park and Ferrari Land. Its most popular rides are the Dragon Khan and Shambhala.<\/p>\n

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Much more than just an amusement park, Parc Asterix<\/a> offers total immersion into Gaulish culture. Veni, vidi, vici<\/em>!<\/p>\n

Located 35 kilometers north of Paris<\/a>, it is part of a complex comprising 3 themed hotels: Les Quais de Lut\u00e8ce, La Cit\u00e9 Suspendue and Les Trois Hiboux.<\/p>\n

Face off against the Romans, enjoy authentic Gaulish specialties, and discover humorous musical shows. The park is divided into three sections: Thrill Rides, Family Attractions, and Petits Gaulois.<\/p>\n

Prepare to scream with fear aboard Toutatis, France’s fastest roller coaster at 110 km\/h.<\/p>\n

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Six Flags Mexico<\/a>, Latin America’s most visited theme park, has been waiting for you in the Tlalpan forest south of Mexico City since 2000.<\/p>\n

Six Flags Mexico<\/a> is divided into seven themed zones: Pueblo Mexicano, Hollywood, French, Polynesian and Swiss villages, a cowboy atmosphere with Pueblo Vaquero and DC Super Friends.<\/p>\n

It is particularly renowned for its spectacular roller coasters, such as:<\/p>\n