Did you dream of visiting Disneyland as a child? Do you know which amusement parks besides Disneyland are considered the best in the world? But in Russia? At the end of the post you will find out which three amusement parks are considered the best in Russia.
No. 10. Port Aventura - Spain
The amusement park and European resort Port Aventura is located in the city of Salou, near Barcelona. Port Aventura is the most visited amusement park in Spain, with more than 3 million people visiting it every year. Opening date: May 1, 1995.
On 117 hectares of this entertainment complex you will find 40 attractions, 4 hotels, a water park, beach clubs and golf courses. In the center of the park there is a huge lake of 3 hectares.
The parks have six thematic zones: Wild West, Mediterranean, China, Mexico, Sesame Children's Land and Polynesia. Throughout the day in the park you can watch 90 shows in theaters and on the streets.
No. 9. Disneyland - France
Disneyland Paris is a complex of amusement parks of the Walt Disney company in the city of Marne-la-Vallee, 32 km east of Paris.
When Disneyland appeared in France, this country confidently took a leading position in the number of tourists. Disneyland is a place where dreams come true. Disneyland Paris is an exact copy of the park in California. Everything here is thought out to the smallest detail: from breathtaking attractions and favorite cartoon characters to hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. To fully enjoy all the delights of the park, you need to stay here for at least a few days.
The park opened its doors to visitors on April 12, 1992. On an area of 1943 hectares there are Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, the Disney Village amusement park, the Golf Disneyland golf course, hotels, business and residential areas. On average, about 12 million people visit Disneyland Paris every year.
No. 8. Amusement park and aquarium SeaWorld Orlando - USA
SeaWorld Orlando is an amusement park and marine zoo-aquarium in Orlando, Florida, USA, which opened on December 15, 1973.
Here they show shows with sea animals - dolphins, killer whales, fur seals. You will be able to see such animals as polar bears, belugas, fur seals, penguins, sharks, etc.
Attractions and roller coasters, water slides and 3D shows will impress adults and children.
SeaWorld Orlando covers an area of 81 hectares and operates all year round. The park is visited by about 5 million people annually.
No. 7. Historical theme park Le Puy du Fou - France
Puy Du Fou is a historical amusement park in France. The area of the park is more than 50 hectares.
This park is not simple - historical events are recreated here: gladiator battles, Roman parades, games from ancient times, chariot races. The park is dedicated to the history of France from ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century. Puy du Fou Park consists of several sections: ecological, historical and amusement park.
The founder of the park is considered to be Philippe le Joly de Villiers de Sentinnon. Today he is a famous politician, entrepreneur, father of seven children. But while still a student, in 1978 he decided to restore the construction of the medieval castle and show performances there. Thus, an amusement park was created with various scenes for display, and in 1989, a historical and ecological recreation park appeared. This was the beginning of a historical amusement park, which over the years has turned into a whole city of entertainment. Today it is also called the second French version of Disneyland.
No. 6. Tivoli Gardens - Denmark
Did you know that Walt Disney was inspired to create Disneyland by Tivoli Park? Tivoli Gardens is the pride of Copenhagen. The park was opened in 1843 - it is one of the oldest parks in Europe. At that time, such oriental-style entertaining gardens were just beginning to come into fashion in Europe.
The park operates 26 attractions during the summer months and 29 attractions during Halloween and Christmas. The very first roller coaster at Tivoli, the Roller Coaster from 1914, is considered the most popular. It also has its own pantomime theater and the luxurious Nimb boutique hotel from 1909, whose architecture is reminiscent of the Taj Mahal.
The area of the park is 82,000 m2. About 4 million people visit the park annually.
No. 5. World of Beto Carrero - Brazil
The World of Beto Carrero amusement park is located on the island of Santa Catarna. The park is divided into seven unique zones. The park contains a large castle called the “Castle of Nations”, which covers an area of 10,444 square meters. There is a Wild Adventure attraction inside the castle - Railway. There are also numerous shops and cafes there.
The park has many themed regions with their own attractions. The Helicopter Ride offers beautiful views of the city of Pena and the park itself. There is also a zoo with hundreds of animals in the park. various types: tigers, jaguars, bears, lions, giraffes and elephants.
No. 4. Disneyland - USA
Disneyland in the USA (California) is the first Disneyland in the world. It was opened in July 1955. Characters from your favorite cartoons walk throughout the park, creating a holiday atmosphere and a fairy tale for kids. Thrilling roller coasters - fun for older children and adults.
Today, the territory of the Disneyland Resort entertainment complex consists of:
1) Disneyland Park - the original theme park.
2) Disney's California Adventure Park - a new theme park.
3) Downtown Disney is an entertainment area with numerous restaurants, game rooms, and theaters.
4) Disneyland Resort Hotels - Disneyland hotels.
The number of people who have visited Disneyland is more than 600 million people since its opening. By visiting this Entertainment Center family vacation You will give yourself and your children an unforgettable experience.
No. 3. Europa-Park - Germany
The second most popular amusement park in Europe after Disneyland Paris. Europa-Park is located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg near the city of Rust near the Franco-German border. Approximately 4 and a half million people visit the park annually. This, of course, is not comparable to the performance of Disneyland in Florida, but it is worth remembering that Europa Park is not open all year round.
The park opened in 1975 as an exhibition of the achievements of the Mack family company, which has been manufacturing Vehicle. The park has a dozen roller coasters, other fun rides, various shows and events. Europa-Park is a full-fledged resort with a large number of hotels.
The park is interesting for its concept - its thematic zones represent several mini-copies of European states. In total, 11 countries are represented in Europa-Park: Scandinavia, Germany, France, Holland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, England, Greece and Russia.
In addition to zones by country, the park also has fairy-tale areas: “Enchanted Forest”, Sleeping Beauty Castle, “Jungle”, “Viking World”.
No. 2. Discovery Cove - USA
Discovery Cove is a revolution in Florida theme parks. Discovery Bay was intended to be a private island. Its five main sectors are located in a beautiful area with waterfalls, pools and caves, connected by beaches.
1. Coral reef. Here you will find grottoes, coral reefs, thousands of beautiful tropical fish, scary sharks. You can admire all this beauty through a transparent wall.
2. Bird aviary. There are more than 250 birds from all over the world here. Tropical birds will delight the eye with their bright plumage. You can feed the birds and other animals.
3. Ray Lagoon. Here you can swim over stingrays, some of which grow up to 1.5m in length. You will sail along a tropical river, admire the unique landscapes: tropical rainforests, underwater caves, waterfalls, sandy beaches and rocky lagoons. There is also an underwater cave here.
4. Lagoon Dolphin. Here you can enjoy the company of beautiful dolphins, swim with them, holding on to their fins.
5. Lagoon grill. You can come here in the evening to relax, taste delicacies and dance.
No. 1. Universal's Islands of Adventure - USA
Orlando Universal Studios is a theme park resort in Florida. Today, Universal Studios consists of two theme parks, an entertainment complex and four hotels.
In 1990, only one theme park opened, Universal Studios Florida, and in 1995, construction began on Islands of Adventure. Along with the new theme park, Orlando Universal Studio now has its own CityWalk, which is home to many restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
Filming sometimes takes place in some parts of the park. Therefore, visitors visiting various themed places may stumble upon a film set.
Universal Studios Orlando is structured into eight themed areas: Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Expo World, London or Diagon Alley, Springfield, Production Central and Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone.
P.S. The best amusement parks in Russia:
1. Safari park (Gelendzhik)
2. Amusement park Divo Ostrov (St. Petersburg)
3. Sochi Park (Sochi)
This summer, Moscow authorities decided to get serious about amusement parks. By September, all 105 attractions will be dismantled in Gorky Park. In the Kuzminki and Izmailovo parks they plan to purchase new attractions for 100 million rubles. A large-scale reconstruction awaits the park at the All-Russian Exhibition Center. And in early August, Mayor Sobyanin returned to the issue of creating a “Russian Disneyland” in the capital, conceived by Nikita Khrushchev. While these projects remain on paper, The Village found out where to go on rides in Moscow, how much it costs and which of them are intended only for children.
"ATTRAPARK" AT VVTs
Address: VDNH metro station, Mira Avenue, 119, to the left of the main entrance
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Attractions at the All-Russian Exhibition Center - the largest amusement park in the city with a large selection of all kinds of carousels for children and several attractions for adults: “Squadron”, “Space”, “Bell”, “Butterflies”. People also come here for entertainment on the water: “Canoe”, “Boats”, “Walking Balls”. On the American "Water Coaster" you are given a waterproof raincoat: the cabin comes out of the dive straight into the water twice. And on the Condor, visitors spin around a pole at a height of 35 meters. The zombie heads hanging at the entrance invite you to take a walk through the labyrinths of the Mystery horror room. The attraction was delivered this year, but rather quickly it acquired a gloomy reputation: children run out from the middle of the path, pale with fright. |
Schedule: 10:00 to 22:00
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- "Free Fall Tower" - 250 rubles
- "Dream Ship" - 150 rubles
- "Calypso" - 150 rubles
- "Wild Mouse" - 200 rubles
- Autodrom - 3 minutes/120 rubles
"MOSCOW-850"
Address: VDNH metro station, Mira Avenue, 119, to the right of the main entrance
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At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a large trampoline, on which mostly regulars jump, judging by their athletic form. Every now and then people fly into the air, twisting difficult figures. Nearby, park guests swing on the giant Mars swing and squeal as they go into the loop on the Cobra ride. There is also an alley of all kinds of shooting galleries, the classic “Hammer”, basketball hoop and other entertainment for those who want to win a prize. There is a 5D cinema, where the effect of presence is formed not only due to a three-dimensional image, but also due to a movable vibrating chair, splashing water and the spread of odors. The chair conveys the feeling of falling into an abyss or acceleration - so viewers can plunge into the “Attack of Viruses” or take part in “Extreme Races”. |
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- Ticket to Mars - 200 rubles
- 10 minutes on the trampoline - 150 rubles
- 5D cinema ticket - 100 rubles
- Racing at the Autodrom - 200 rubles
- Ferris wheel open cabin - 300 rubles, closed cabin - 250 rubles
"ATTRAPARK" IN IZMAILOVO
Address: metro station "Izmailovsky Park", Narodny Prospekt, 17
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This year the amusement park in Izmailovo turns seven years old. There are about 20 carousels here, mainly for children: trampolines, carousels, playrooms, trains, “Canoes”, “Boats” and “Walking Balls”. Among the extreme attractions, the Kangaroo carousel with booths jumping in the air stands out. *Operators admit that this is a rather old attraction, some booths no longer work, and in the rest they seat people one at a time, otherwise the Kangaroo will not be able to bounce. Two adults can only sit in booth number 10. |
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- Children's carousels - 80 rubles
- Slide "Dragon" - 200 rubles
- "Kangaroo" - 120 rubles
- Attraction "Waltz" - 120 rubles
"ATTRAPARK" IN SOKOLNIKI
Address: metro station "Sokolniki", Sokolniki Park
Children's route "Panda Park" - 150 rubles, and the highest - 300 rubles
Jump on a trampoline - 80 rubles
“Chain carousel” - 200 rubles
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The park has a standard set of children's carousels, a shooting gallery, "Walking Balls", "Boats", a climbing slide, trampolines - from the most children's to the extreme. And also the “Chain Carousel”, Crazy Dance with booths dancing in all planes and a panic room with rumbling carts. On the way to the entertainment area there is “Panda Park” - a system of complex suspended rope paths hung on trees at a height of up to 6 meters. Safety precautions here are monitored by rock climbing specialists; every day before opening they check all the paths. According to them, most often girls show miracles of courage, and in the evenings, couples walking in the park like to climb here. |
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- "Chain carousel" - 200 rubles
- Children's route "Panda Park" - 150 rubles, the highest route is 300 rubles
"AV-PARK"
Address: metro station "Oktyabrskoye Pole", Narodnogo Opolcheniya Street, 34
- Carousel on weekdays - 50 rubles, on the weekend - 60 rubles.
- When purchasing tickets for 400 rubles one trip free.
"ATTRACTIONS ON SAND ALLEY"
Address: metro station "Sokolniki", Sokolniki park, Sand alley
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The family park offers children to spend time with their parents on safe carousels, so you shouldn’t look for extreme sports here.There are 24 attractions in total, mostly children's carousels in the form of animals, Autodrom, and a 5D cinema. An analogue of the Caterpillar roller coaster rushes along the rails. The park has its own Ferris wheel 27.5 meters high. |
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- Attraction "Disco" - 250 rubles
*Reference: the operator monitors the attraction, seats passengers, and presses the “Start” button. He comes to work two hours before the park opens and, together with the mechanic, double checks all the mechanisms. No special education is required here, so most often students work as operators. The rides themselves are mainly of Italian and German origin, but are often assembled in factories in Belarus. If something breaks, parts must be ordered from the manufacturing country; they take several weeks to arrive.
Attractions. There are more than 70 such entertainment complexes in Moscow, where you can take a walk and visit all kinds of attractions. Amusement parks are loved by both children and adults. There is hardly a better way to relax and have fun with your children than to have fun in these parks. To choose where to go, we’ll take a short tour of parks and playgrounds with all sorts of attractions.
"Attrapark" in Izmailovo
Wonderful children's park, which operates about 20 carousels. Trampoline jumping is popular among children.
In the playrooms you can have fun for kids, learn how to draw or design. However, summer calls the little ones to open areas. Here you can ride trains. Children really like “kangaroos”, in the cabins of which they fly up with a squeal. The attraction is old, and in order not to load the springs, the “kangaroo” jumps up with one passenger.
Children of all ages will find entertainment in the park. You can rent rollerblades and skate along all the paths of the park area, while at the same time admiring the landscapes of the park and buildings of the 18th century. The park also has a “Krokha” playground for children under two years old with children’s attractions. In Moscow, several parks have such sites.
In the northern part of the park there is a complex of carousels. A large Ferris wheel allows you to see views of the surrounding area within a radius of 50 meters. It is located near the Round Pond. Visitors consider the main attraction of the park to be “Dragon” - a roller coaster with a loop at an altitude of 18 meters.
"Attrapark" in Sokolniki
Sokolniki is considered the largest park in Moscow. It cannot be said about him that this is the most big park attractions in Moscow, but you can have a good time there. Any entertainment to choose from. In Sokolniki you can rent roller skates, play table tennis or go to the outdoor courts. Two amusement parks and playgrounds await their visitors.
In Sokolniki, children will enjoy children's carousels and "walking balls". On the Crazy Dance chain carousel, children will dance in booths in all planes. Anyone who wants can jump on trampolines. Thrill-seekers will love the “panic room.”
A favorite attraction for both children and adults, it is located in the park area. This rope park has a lot of trails and routes at a height of six meters. Over the past few years, rope parks have become favorite places to visit for Muscovites with children. Future climbers have the opportunity to test their strength at the climbing wall in the same Panda Park.
VDNH: attractions
In 2016, several amusement parks operated on the territory of the All-Russian Exhibition Center. That is why Attrapark at the All-Russian Exhibition Center was considered the largest amusement park in Moscow. Since 2017, two capital attractions on the territory of the All-Russian Exhibition Center have been closed. These are "Attraction Mania" and the Big Ferris Wheel. Explanation - the equipment was outdated, and there were emergency situations several times. Currently, work is underway to implement projects for the Park of the Future amusement complex and a new giant Ferris wheel. Time will tell how realistic the plans are.
Visitors to VDNKh should not be upset; the largest park in Moscow has begun its work indoor attractions: “Virtuality” - a virtual reality zone and the “Museum of Illusions” with an entertainment complex. On the territory of VDNKh there is a new attraction beloved by Muscovites - a rope park.
“Virtuality” and the Museum of Illusions
In pavilion 55 "Electrification" (to the right of the Vostok rocket) in 2017, a new virtual reality children's amusement park in Moscow - "Virtuality" and "Museum of Illusions" - began operating. In “Virtuality” there is an “Imaginarium” - a platform where any movement of a participant changes the picture on the walls. This playing space is 500 square meters. Children can dance, draw, touch the walls or just look at the fantastic pictures on the wall.
In the “space labyrinth”, participants can “step” through time, to another planet, and magically bring to life a space pet that they have invented. You can play with glasses that are familiar to children from playing virtual shoot-em-ups and adventure games. In mixed reality, children will combine real and virtual space in their games.
You can have a good time with the whole family at the Carousel Luna Park in the Kolomenskoye Nature Reserve. Here you can combine business and pleasure, see architectural monuments and surrounding areas and have fun on the attractions. Children will be delighted with “Funny Cars” and “Mini Trains”, and adults will experience extreme sports on a huge boat. Ticket prices are budget, meaning the holiday is affordable for families of any income.
Every country has holiday destinations for children. Typically, most entertainment and attractions are located in special children's parks. Let's get to know some of them.
The first amusement park opened in 1955 in California. The largest amusement park in the world opened in 1971 in Orlando. This is a real entertainment center with its own infrastructure. It has its own hotels, shops, cafes, restaurants. The park is divided into thematic zones. Fairy-tale characters accompany you everywhere. Here you are entering a 19th century American town with cobblestone streets, lanterns, and a railroad. Another impressive area is the Magic Kingdom. Here you can take part in the parade along with familiar Disney cartoon characters. There is also “Cinderella’s Palace”, “Land of Indians and Cowboys” and much more. For lovers of water activities there is a water park. In the evening, visitors will take part in fireworks displays. The most famous and largest park in the world cannot be described - it must be seen.
Disneyland Paris
The oldest amusement park, built on the American model, became the only Walt Disney park in Europe. It took 20 years from the idea of construction to its implementation. The park opened in 1992. Now there are two theme parks here: classic Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, which tells the history of the creation of cartoons and films of the studio.
All attractions and entertainment are associated with the fairy-tale characters of their films. The Disneyland Railroad runs through the park. There are several conventional zones (countries) with their own entertainment and attractions. Let's look at some. Fantasyland" is dedicated to classic characters. These are “Alice in Wonderland”, “Sleeping Beauty” and many other cartoons familiar from childhood. The Casey Junior Train is the familiar train from Dumbo that takes you through the landscapes of your favorite fairy tales. There is a sleeping beauty castle that is a must visit. "The Adventures of Pinocchio" is a show among the characters and settings of a fairy tale.
There are many other interesting meetings and entertainment in this “country”. Entrance to all attractions is without age or height restrictions. In “Land of Discovery,” children find themselves in the settings of science fiction books of the 19th century. The most impressive ones are based on the books of Jules Verne. This is Nautilus, you can travel to the moon and take part in 4D attractions. Interesting carousels, a monorail train and much more await all visitors.
At Walt Disney Studios Park, you can visit the film set, Hollywood Boulevard, Animation World, and learn some of the secrets of filmmaking. Everything that is in oldest park entertainment cannot be covered in one day.
Diggerland Park in the UK
Digerland consists of four parks located in different counties. The main entertainment for adults and children is the opportunity to ride and become a driver of construction equipment. Huge excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, graders - all this makes noise, rumbles and brings pleasure to visitors. Where else will they be able to control such unusual equipment, and even without driver's license? You can drive a jeep off-road or ride directly in an excavator bucket. Opened in 2000, the first park in Kent has become very popular. After this, three more similar parks opened.
For younger visitors there is an indoor playground with electric cars and a mini railway. There is a restriction to visit the attractions: height must not be less than 90 cm. The park is not inferior in popularity to Legoland.
Europa Park Germany
In the mid-70s of the last century, the Mack family, who were engaged in the production of attractions, came up with the idea of building a park. This is how they wanted to demonstrate their products. An international park is located on 90 hectares of land near Baden-Baden. It is divided into several territories, each of which is represented by a European country.
The territory of each country reflects its national flavor. In “Russia” you can visit a Russian village, taste pancakes, and they will teach you how to fire pots. Those interested can visit space station"World". On Italian territory you will reach Venice Carnival, see gladiator fights in the Colosseum arena. In Scandinavian territory, feel the drive by becoming a rafting participant in Norwegian fjords. You can simply ride around the park on a special train. There are cafes, fast food outlets, and souvenir pavilions everywhere.
Legoland in Denmark
This is a place where everything is built from Lego. There are similar parks in Germany, Great Britain and the USA. The park in the Danish city of Bylund is divided into 8 thematic zones. DUPLO Land is a playground where the youngest visitors can have fun; it has a soft surface. There is a driving school here. Little visitors get acquainted with the rules of driving and, after passing the “exam,” receive a children’s driver’s license.
LEGOREDO Town is a piece of the Wild West, where you can meet a real cowboy and Indian. You can take a canoe along the river, at the end of which a waterfall roars, or you can take a train through the gold mines. In the Adventure Land area, visitors are greeted with various attractions: water, cable car, roller coaster.
The “World of Imagination” zone will invite you to create your own Lego toy. Those interested will be able to visit the largest 4D cinema in Scandinavia - a cinema with a huge screen. Many more interesting things can be found in the city of Lego. One day is not enough to see everything.
Warner Bros Theme Park
It is located an hour's drive from Madrid. This park is often compared to the French Disneyland. But it is inferior in territory, and in terms of the quality of services it is no worse than the “French” one, and the prices here are much more affordable. The park is beautiful place not only for entertainment, but also for relaxation. There are magnificent gardens and fountains near which you can relax.
The park has several themed areas. Right next to the entrance is “Hollywood Boulevard”. There are souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants on it. “Cartoon Town” is a place where kids can find themselves in the company of their favorite cartoon characters. There are absolutely safe colorful rides and carousels here.
“Superhero Zone” is for older children. The attractions are already more dizzying, for example, a 100-meter tower that simulates a free fall. The Film Factory area features special effects shows, a roller coaster and a Yogi Bear water ride that will delight kids. Being in the park during the day will provide you with a charge of positive emotions.
Gardaland in Italy
An hour's drive from Milan and Venice on the shores of Lake Garda is the Italian Disneyland. It is the largest in Europe, covering an area of 500 square meters. The park has modern infrastructure, it even has its own hotel. The entire territory is a huge park with beautiful vegetation.
Little visitors can have fun in the Kingdom area. Children here will meet funny animals: cows, piglets and others. There are also play areas for children with video games and attractions, including the Peter Pan tree attraction. Older children will be attracted to the Tunga attraction. Once in a light pirogue, you rush along a fast river and observe the life of the jungle. Tarzan flies over you, curious monkeys jump along the shore, and crocodiles and hippos jump out of the water here and there.
The attraction “La Valle dei Re” offers you to go down into the cave and see the revived mummies of the pharaohs. Visit the park and experience an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment.
Astrid Lindgren's world in Sweden
The park is located in the city of Vimmerby, the birthplace of the famous writer Astrid Lindgren. Everything here is dedicated to the characters of the writer’s fairy tales. There are fairy-tale streets where children will meet Carslon or Pippi Longstocking and be able to play with them. You can walk along Shaluna or Vishneva streets. Walk through the Rosehip Valley and end up in the robbers' castle. In the windows of small houses you can see scenes from your favorite fairy tales. The park hosts children's performances and theatrical performances. There is also fun entertainment in the form of attractions - slides, interesting labyrinths and even a ferry crossing.
This is a giant indoor beach, the size of six football fields. The weather is always good here, as the beach is equipped with a retractable roof. For the night and bad weather the dome closes. On the artificial beach you can sunbathe without fear of sunburn. The park has an artificial rainforest and an ocean. Two man-made volcanoes erupt periodically. Artificial waves have been created for surfing enthusiasts. The park maintains a constant air temperature of +30 and water temperature of +28. Despite the fact that there is a real beach nearby, the artificial one is more popular.
Everland Park in South Korea
This is a place where adults and children can have fun. The park is owned by Samsung. There is a racing track for cars, sledding hills, and ski slopes for adults and children. The Herbivore World safari route offers opportunities to observe predators and herbivores, elephants, giraffes and other animals. The park has a water park, which is considered one of the best in the world. Thanks to the high level of service and a large number (about 40) of attractions, the park has had the highest level of attendance for three years.
