European Theme Parks - Disney in Paris
There are lots of things to see and do all across Europe, and in terms of culture and history it’s a hard continent to beat. However sometimes we want to explore another continent for something a bit more consumer and trashy, that might also provide a bit more high adrenaline fun for the children and big kids among us. Fortunately Europe is full of history but also full of great European theme parks that can make a great day out for all the family and provide a break from the history books and quiet appreciation.
If European theme parks are your thing, then there is of course one that you should visit above all others – that being Euro Disney in Paris. This is perhaps the largest of all European theme parks and also one of the most well known. If you are familiar with the Disney parks in California and Florida then you will know roughly what to expect, and many of the rides will be the same, but it’s not without its unique touches and it can be fun to visit some of the rides with a new twist – such as Tower of Terror, Aerosmith, Crush’s Coaster and Space Mountain – the latter of which is actually slightly more impressive in the French park. Even more though, if you haven’t visited the American version this can provide a cheap alternative way to see the rides and the sites. Either way, it is one of the biggest and most impressive European theme parks, and provides more than a day’s entertainment across the two parks. Here the theme park is not just about the rides, but the shows, the 3D films, the colourful characters and the amazing atmosphere that makes it a joy just to walk around. To visit you will need to travel to the South East of Paris where there are many places to stay other than the Disney resort around Creteil and other nearby regions. Here you can also find the lesser-known Asterix park which also offers a great selection of rides and it’s own cast of colourful characters.
There are also many European theme parks in England and here you can choose from Chesington, Thorpe Park or Alton Towers. Each has a whole lot to offer in terms of high adrenaline rides, though they lack the ‘theme’ aspect that Disney has. Still, in terms of pure adrenaline, something like ‘Stealth’ at Thorpe Park or ‘Colossus’ will be very hard to beat as they exceed several G and feature huge climbs and drops. For European theme parks in England that are a bit more family friendly and that provide more of an atmosphere, try Lego Land which features many events and rides based around Lego and where you can even attend a ‘Lego Driving School’. Alice in Wonderland is also another very impressive park.
In the sunnier European countries meanwhile you can enjoy water parks that are a different kind of European theme parks. For example Aqualand in Corfu and Portugal offers a huge range of fast water flume rides, as well as other water-based activities including huge children’s play pens full of smaller slides, wave machines, whirl pools and water-operated toys.
Germany meanwhile is home to the Loch Muhle – perhaps not a theme park in the traditional sense, but a playground so large and varied that it can provide an entire day’s worth of entertainment. There is a huge variety of European theme parks available ten, and by researching into them it is possible to have a vast range of different experiences that will be fun for kids and grownups.
This post was written by admin on October 2010
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Hey, nice blog.
Didn’t know that the euro disney was one of the biggest European Theme Parks. However, I do know that that park is extremely fun. You shouldn’t miss it out if you are in paris. Better yet, you shouldn’t miss any European Theme Parks.
I’ve never been to the Euro Disney, unfortunately. I’m sure there are many cool European Theme Parks, but, from what I’ve heard, the one I mentioned must be the best. I bet getting there is almost every kid’s dream.
Next time I travel out of the country, I’ll visit for sure some European Theme Parks. Even if I’m a little old to do that, heh.
European Theme Parks are awesome! I’ve been to the Euro Disney for my birthday and it’s simply amazing.
A few months ago, me and my family went to Aqualand, in Corfu, and I must say I was very impressed. Even my folks loved it, and that’s something! But my favourite and the best of all the European Theme Parks is still the Euro Disney.
European Theme Parks can be a source of fun for us adults, too. Especially when you have kids!
It’s obvious that the Euro Disney is everybody’s favourite. Too bad I haven’t seen it…yet. I’ll certainly see it if I go to Paris and not only the Euro Disney, I plan to see other European Theme Parks too.
After being at Disneyland here in the states, I would love to visit Euro Disney to compare the two.
The huge playground sounds like fun. I would consider it to be a theme park. And the water operated toys at Aqualand sound like a blast!
I want to go with my son to some european theme parks. I’ve heard they’re great. Thanks for the recommendations in the article. I hope I will be there once in a while. My son will love european theme parks
I have never visited any European theme parks so far. I read about them, and I found them very attractive. However, I haven’t had the change to visit one of them, yet.
All European theme parks you have mentioned are amazing. I would like to try all their rides, like: Tower of Terror, Aerosmith, Crush’s Coaster and all these machines.
My son loves European theme parks.
Every summer he almost begs me go with him at one of these European theme parks.
His favorite is Disneyland. I’ve been with him there for 3 times, so far. He simply doesn’t seem to get bored of it and he is always having a great time visiting it.
I love European theme parks. There you can have a lot of fun and spend some amazing time. What I like most is the adrenaline you have riding some roller coasters.
When I was young I visited little European theme parks. I have this passion for them, since then, I guess.
European theme parks are great places where you can entertain your kids.
My daughter loves European theme parks. She told me that they are her favorite places. She’s always having fun when we go there.
Her favorite mascot is, of course, Mickey Mouse.
I don’t think that exist people who don’t like European theme parks. They are places where you can have a lot of fun. And these places are not just for kids.
If you want to become kid for a day European theme parks are almost perfect.
I always had fun when I went there.
I am a huge rollercoaster and ride fan so I would love to go to Thorpe Park. I think that those rides sound like a great deal of fun. And EuroDisney sounds great to me. Just much like the Disneys in the states, I am sure that the one in Europe is grand.
I have been to EuroDisney many times and it is a fantastic place to go. I loved it. The park itself has some great rides and it is a great tourist place. I have not been to the ones in the States but I am sure that they compare well to this one.
Loch Muhle is a great place to visit in Germany. When I stayed with my cousins two years ago, that is where we took my younger sister. She loved it and I must say that it was a nice playground for me to enjoy as well. Must be my love of being a kid forever.
Disney is the biggest from all European theme parks? I hadn’t known that. I’ve never visited any European theme parks. I know that you can have a lot of fun there, but I haven’t had the chance. I’ll write this on my list ‘to do’.
I’ve never had the chance to visit any European theme parks. I only know about one or two European theme parks from TV.
I would like to visit Paris, because it is one of my favorite cities and this way I can visit Disneyland too. I hope to do this soon. It is one of my dreams.
I have visited only European theme parks form England. I visited Chesington and Thorpe Park. These are two European theme parks with a lot of rides that give you adrenaline. I recognize I had a lot of fun. At first I was scared, but then I couldn’t stop.
I agree with the fact that European theme parks can make a great day out for all family. I like to stay with my family. This is the most important thing for me. Family is the most important thing. European theme parks are great places to spend a good time with all your family.
I have never visited any European theme parks in France. Sincerely, I’ve never been to France. Even if it is one of my favorite countries I’ve never visited it. This summer it is impossible to not at least pass by this country because I’ll visit Spain. Maybe I’ll make a stop in France for a few days and I’ll try its European theme parks too.
I’m not a big fan of European theme parks. I’ve never been to any of them. I read about them but I don’t think I would like them. Even if people say you can have so much fun there I don’t really want to visit any European theme parks so much. I prefer other activities.
European theme parks are not on my taste. I visit two or three European theme parks but I haven’t had so much fun. I prefer other kind of entertainment. I’m not a freak, I just don’t like them. Adrenaline isn’t my friend.
I have 2 kids. Imagine how many European theme parks I’ve seen so far. Only Disneyland I’ve visited it twice. My kids are crazy for European theme parks. On every trip we must visit these places too because of them. I admit we always have a good time.
Soss, I’m in your situation too. My little girl likes to visit European theme parks. Disneyland it’s her favorite from all European theme parks, of course. She visited it for 3 times.
She has luck because France is my favorite country.
I’m not very familiar with European theme parks. I’ve only been to Disneyland when I was little. My parents said European parks are dangerous. But now, because I grew up, in my next trip to England I want to go to Chesington. I’ve heard only good things about it.
I like very much European theme parks in the sunnier European countries. Water parks are my favorite. I like water, I like to swim and I like to have fun. These European theme parks offer me all I want. Only to Aqualand I’ve been for 5 times so far.
Loche Muhle sounds like a great place to visit when you are in Germany. I wish I would have known about it two years ago. My kids, who were then 5 and 8 would have loved it. I think that theme parks are great wherever you go but the ones in Europe could very well be better than the ones here in the states.
I think it would be a lot of fun to go to EuroDisney. I have been to the parks in the states and they were a blast. I think that it would be fun to compare them to see which one I liked better. Maybe some day I can make it happen.
Around European theme parks you can have so much fun. I sincerely love them.
. I recommend European theme parks only for those with a strong heart.
This summer I tried some dangerous, but cool rides in 2 European theme parks from Romania. I almost pied my pants.
Have you heard about accidents around European theme parks? I’m very scared thinking of this. I haven’t tried any rides from European theme parks because I only think of what could happen if a bolt gets unscrew. Ugly thought umm? But I want to be cautious, so no European theme parks for me.