With the school holiday season just around the corner, there are many recommended tourist destinations to visit, both domestically and abroad. One of the most popular spots during holidays is theme parks or amusement parks. There are numerous theme parks located worldwide, ranging from Disneyland, Universal Studios, Lotte World, to Legoland.
Here, Global Komunika presents a list of theme parks you can visit with your family for your upcoming holiday.
Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore is the first Hollywood-themed park in Southeast Asia and the second in Asia after Universal Studios Japan. Located at Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, this park features 28 rides across 7 themed zones. Visitors can enjoy the famous Walk of Fame, along with attractions like Transformers: The Ride 3D, Ancient Egypt, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure, and many more. Don’t miss shows like Shrek 4-D Adventure and Waterworld.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is the original and oldest Universal Studios theme park in the world. About 70% of the park is located on Universal City island, with the rest inside Los Angeles city limits. Popular attractions include the live-action shows King Kong 360-3D and Fast & Furious – Supercharged, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World – The Ride, Super Silly Fun Land, and many others.
Legoland Malaysia
Situated in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia, this is the first Legoland theme park in Asia and the sixth worldwide. Officially opened in 2012, it offers a variety of rides and shows for all ages. Notable attractions include Miniland’s replicas of iconic buildings from various countries, Lego City for kids, Land of Adventure, adrenaline-pumping Lego Technic rides, and creative experiences in Lego Imagination.
Disneyland Paris
Located in Marne-la-Vallée, France, Disneyland Paris is the second Disneyland park built outside the US after Tokyo Disneyland. It is the most visited theme park destination in Europe, featuring two world-class parks: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. The resort also offers seven Disney-themed hotels, Villages Nature Paris, a 27-hole golf course, Disney Village entertainment complex, and two convention centers.
Disneyland Hong Kong
Located at Penny’s Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, this is the second Disneyland park in Asia after Tokyo Disneyland. Although it is the largest theme park in Hong Kong, it is the smallest compared to other Disneyland parks. Nonetheless, it offers many exciting attractions including the world’s first Frozen-themed ride, World of Frozen, a Marvel-themed zone called Enter Tomorrowland, and various Disney character shows.
Lotte World Korea
Lotte World is a Disney-style theme park in Seoul, South Korea’s capital. The park consists of an indoor area called Adventure Land and an outdoor area called Magic Land, connected by a monorail. It also features a shopping mall, luxury hotels, an observation tower, Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and cinemas. Popular rides in Adventure Land include thrill rides like Flume Ride, French Revolution, and Conquistador, while Magic Land offers Gyro Drop, Gyro Swing, Atlantis, and Comet Express.
