Amusement Parks in Europe vs Amusement Parks in the USA

Disney World, Isla Magica, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Cedar Point, Six Flags, Gardaland, Hansa Park, there are so many amusement parks in the world that sometimes it is hard to tell them apart. Here we go through the differences and similarties between amusement parks in the US & Europe to help travelers prepare for their vacations.
Copyright Mark Wolters 2020
Filmed at Gardaland, Italy
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[donaldlewis]

I find the food better overall in European parks (with the exception of Disneyworld and Dollywood which has some truly exceptional restaurants). Europa Park is one of our favorite places in Germany. We are theme park crazies - my husband wrote the travel guide for Dollywood (Dollywood and Beyond) as well as a travel guide to Disney Parks around the world (World Travelers Guide to Disney - which includes Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris and Shanghai), as well as just a memoir about theme parks (The Ride of Your Life - 25 Reasons Why Theme Parks are Modern Shrines). We love traveling internationally and locally and wherever we go - we go to a theme park - it really is the example of doing what the locals do. You are immersed in their culture and have fun at the same time. This summer because of the virus we are just hitting domestic parks - Hershey in July, Dollywood and Universal in June, Disney in September and Holiday World in August. The best thing about USA parks is the soda size and refillable mugs! I need my Diet Coke and can never get enough of it in Europe :) Thanks for the video! Great content as always!

[kimm]

Those boys are so beautifully spoken! What confidence!🎢

[YokozunaNumber]

Thumbs up for the Kings Island mention!

[PeterM_K]

As a Dutchie I might be biased ;-) But I still Love the Efteling Park!

[__razz__]

Gardaland is like a piece of my childhood, i love that place

[bailey-]

As a coaster enthusiast the biggest difference is that amusement parks in the US and Canada are more focused on rides and rollercoasters while amusement parks in Europe are more focused on theming and making an experience

[TurnItUpWorld]

Looks like the kids really enjoyed all of the parks!l and those tasty treat! Having more rides doe little people was a great idea. Enjoyed the video! Thanks Mark and Joselyn! 🙌🤎

[MsCroissant]

I have been to the amusement park in Vienna. My mom and I rode the Ferris Wheel, it was an amazing view. But I didn’t realize I was in amusement park until you said something. I am used to Disney and Universal where it clearly obvious you are in an amusement park.

[TheSportsBoffin]

Where I live in the UK we have Legoland Windsor, Chessington World Of Adventures and Thorpe Park all on the outskirts of London. We have Alton Towers in the Midlands which is absolutely massive.

[Maria-jnvf]

Great video! Some of the best theme parks in Europe in my opinion are Europapark in Germany, PortAventura in Spain and Liseberg in Sweden. We have also been to quite a few theme parks in America, my favourites there are Disney World, Universal and Knotts Berry Farm🎢 Greetings from a theme park loving family in the UK 🇬🇧

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

Love Disney and Universal. The Wizarding World is so amazing, Universal did a great job replicating Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley.

[Theis_P]

I don't know if the same in The US but I will say that european are really Picnic friendly so You can take sandwiches sodas with from home if you don't like to pay for the food in the park😃 and I have been to to a lot of parks in Denmark and Germany as a Kid we had a season pass to Legoland Billund and I benn to legoland Germany and the underground one in Berlin, Sommerland Sjælland, Universe on Als in denmark, Heide Park, Hansa-Park, Tivoli Friheden (Aarhus, Denmark) Tivoli in Copenhagen and my Lokal park as a Kid was Sommerland Syd but it's closed now.

[alishavornbrock]

Valley Fair in Minnesota is a great amusement park.

[S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

Alton towers in the UK is probably the best park here. I went on school trips there and a couple of times as an adult too. Very rollercoaster oriented but still plenty for the pre-teens too.

[thk.gfy]

Loved the "Single Ride Lane" in Europa Park here in Germany last year. If you're not with a group and are open to ride alone (or with a stranger next to you), you can skip lots of waiting. :)

[MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Great video Folks, very informative. I can really see the differences that I did not notice before over there. :).

[lunaverse_]

This is great and it comes at a perfect time for me and my partner! We were just researching European theme parks 2 days ago, so this video really helps clarify what to expect :)

[MizzKittyBichon]

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is a great amusement park we've been to that has an international theme and isn't as crowded as Disney or Universal. I also loved Silver Dollar City and Celebration City (both in Branson, MO) as a kid. Sadly, Celebration City has been closed for good. :(

[jneiberger]

Liseberg in Gothenburg is definitely one of my favorites. That place is so cool.

[nancysantiago]

Stay safe out there 😷 have a great day