The list contains regional gems and world-renowned favorites alike.
And the list contains regional gems and world-renowned favorites alike, including Disney and Universal Parks.
And one thing’s for sure: theme park fans are visiting in record numbers.
Cinderellas Castle at Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom.Credit:Christine Burroni/Travel + Leisure
The top 25 theme parks worldwide received 244.6 million visitors in 2023, up from 198.7 million in 2022.
Thistheme parkparticularly comes alive during theholidayswith the addition of stunning decor during theHalloweenand Christmas seasons.
Disneyland Park
Anaheim, California
Walt Disneys original parkraised the bar for themed entertainment as we know it today.
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Classic attractions can also be found, like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Tapping into culture, the park is centered around a collection of Chinese zodiac gardens.
Unique attractions abound, like the Jules Verne-themed Journey To The Center of the Earth.
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The park is attached to the newly reimagined Disneyland Hotel making for a truly unique theme park vacation.
Its a favorite for kids with an entire whimsical land dedicated to Toy Story.
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