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If you're anything like us, theme parks are where some of the best memories happen. It’s the feeling of stepping into a place where everyday life fades for a moment. We’ve visited these parks more times than we can count, with friends, with family, and sometimes just to feel like kids again. Every park has its own vibe and because we know how much joy a well-planned visit can bring, we wanted to create guides that are honest, personal, and easy to use not just lists of rides.
Scroll down for inspiration and explore our list of the best theme parks written by fans, for fans. Let’s start planning your next magical day out.
If you’re dreaming of the ultimate theme park holiday, there’s hardly a better destination than the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi’s theme parks are all located on Yas Island, meaning Warner Bros. World, Ferrari World, SeaWorld, and Yas Waterworld are literally within walking distance of each other. You can stroll from one world-class park to the next, something almost unheard of anywhere else in the world.
Mexico is a country of colour, culture, and incredible food… but it also surprises many travellers with a vibrant and growing theme-park scene. From immersive eco-adventure parks to thrilling coaster destinations and waterparks and even a new theme park that is being build and promises a complete new concept.
Best for: Thrillseekers, families, themed experiences
Europe is a paradise for theme park lovers. From fairytale forests to breathtaking coasters, from immersive worlds to nostalgic family parks — this continent has it all. Whether you love adrenaline, storytelling, architecture, or simply the joy of walking through a themed world, Europe offers some of the best theme park experiences anywhere on earth.
Theme parks are where memories are made, the places we return to when we need magic, adrenaline, storytelling, or simply a moment where life feels a little bigger and brighter. We’ve explored parks across Europe, Asia, and the United States, and this is our personal list of the 25 best theme parks on the planet, ranked not just by rides, but by atmosphere, creativity, and emotional impact.
Disney parks are more than theme parks they’re places where imagination becomes real, where music and storytelling wrap around you like a warm blanket, and where you somehow feel five years old again the moment you walk through the gates. We’ve visited many Disney destinations over the years, each with its own personality, energy, and magic. Some wow you with innovation, others with nostalgia, others simply by how they make you feel.
Welcome to the first edition of our DTN Travel Blog – your new guide to discovering the very best theme parks. We start close to home, with a full list of our absolute favourite theme parks in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is packed with parks for every kind of visitor: families with toddlers, adrenaline-seeking teens, theming fans, water-ride lovers, and people who simply enjoy a fun day out. Here’s our ranked list, starting at number 10 and climbing all the way to our number 1 favourite.
Travel is more than just getting up and going. It’s about being knowledgeable so you can travel better, cheaper, and longer. So besides the destination guides above, below you will find links to articles I’ve written that deal with planning your trip and other general advice, so your total vacation is as amazing as it can be. These articles are relevant for any trip, no matter how long!
