The world's 25 most popular amusement and theme parks attracted more than 233 million visitors in 2016,<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aecom.com%2Ftheme-index%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"> according to a new report. </a>Coming in 25th place was SeaWorld Florida, which is phasing out its killer whale shows. Click through to see the rest of the top 25 spots.
The world's 25 most popular amusement and theme parks attracted more than 233 million visitors in 2016, according to a new report. Coming in 25th place was SeaWorld Florida, which is phasing out its killer whale shows. Click through to see the rest of the top 25 spots.
oshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel/MCT/GETTY IMAGES
<strong>24. Tivoli Gardens, Denmark: </strong>Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, features all sorts of amusements and entertainments.
24. Tivoli Gardens, Denmark: Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, features all sorts of amusements and entertainments.
<strong>23. Efteling, Netherlands: </strong>Efteling theme park in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands, is one of the oldest theme parks in the world.
23. Efteling, Netherlands: Efteling theme park in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands, is one of the oldest theme parks in the world.
Didier Messens/Getty Images
<strong>22. Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris:</strong> This park is just one part of Disney's French empire.
22. Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris: This park is just one part of Disney's French empire.
Peter Bischoff/Getty Images
<strong>21. Shanghai Disneyland, China: </strong>The first Disney resort in mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort includes Shanghai Disneyland, with six themed lands; Disneytown, two world-class resort hotels, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel; and the Wishing Star Park recreational area.
21. Shanghai Disneyland, China: The first Disney resort in mainland China, Shanghai Disney Resort includes Shanghai Disneyland, with six themed lands; Disneytown, two world-class resort hotels, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel; and the Wishing Star Park recreational area.
Disney
<strong>20. Europa-Park, Germany:</strong> Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, features a restaurant with a two-star Michelin rating.
20. Europa-Park, Germany: Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, features a restaurant with a two-star Michelin rating.
Europa-Park
<strong>19. Nagashima Spa Land, Japan:</strong> The Steel Dragon roller coaster is built for speed at Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Japan.
19. Nagashima Spa Land, Japan: The Steel Dragon roller coaster is built for speed at Nagashima Spa Land in Kuwana, Japan.
Paul Gerrard/Flickr Vision/Getty Images
<strong>18. Ocean Park in Hong Kong:</strong> This park been criticized for how it treats its marine life, much like SeaWorld, but visitors still flock to the park.
18. Ocean Park in Hong Kong: This park been criticized for how it treats its marine life, much like SeaWorld, but visitors still flock to the park.
MIKE CLARKE/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>17. Hong Kong Disneyland:</strong> Toy Story Land is one of the star attractions at Hong Kong Disneyland.
17. Hong Kong Disneyland: Toy Story Land is one of the star attractions at Hong Kong Disneyland.
AFP/Getty Images
<strong>16. Everland, South Korea: </strong>The Everland amusement and animal park in Yongin, south of Seoul, is South Korea's largest amusement park.
16. Everland, South Korea: The Everland amusement and animal park in Yongin, south of Seoul, is South Korea's largest amusement park.
JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>15. Universal Studios Hollywood, California:</strong> Universal Studios Hollywood offers behind-the-scenes access to Universal Studios movies, including this VIP tour.
15. Universal Studios Hollywood, California: Universal Studios Hollywood offers behind-the-scenes access to Universal Studios movies, including this VIP tour.
Universal Studios Hollywood
<strong>14. Lotte World, South Korea:</strong> This Seoul institution has a theme park, a shopping mall, a hotel, sports facilities and a movie theater.
14. Lotte World, South Korea: This Seoul institution has a theme park, a shopping mall, a hotel, sports facilities and a movie theater.
Jeffrey Greenberg/UIG via Getty Images
<strong>13. Disneyland Paris, France: </strong>Musicians perform during the inauguration of the attraction Ratatouille at Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallee in 2014.
13. Disneyland Paris, France: Musicians perform during the inauguration of the attraction Ratatouille at Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallee in 2014.
ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>12. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China: </strong>Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, in China's Guangdong province, opened in January 2014.
12. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, in China's Guangdong province, opened in January 2014.
Li jianshu/Imaginechina/AP
<strong>11. Disney's California Adventure: </strong>Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim features Mickey's Fun Wheel and the California Screamin' roller coaster.
11. Disney's California Adventure: Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim features Mickey's Fun Wheel and the California Screamin' roller coaster.
Earl Gurlock /Landov
<strong>10. Universal's Islands of Adventure, Florida:</strong> Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida features the Jurassic Park river adventure, where visitors will spot friendly and not-so-friendly dinosaurs.
10. Universal's Islands of Adventure, Florida: Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida features the Jurassic Park river adventure, where visitors will spot friendly and not-so-friendly dinosaurs.
Courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort
<strong>9. Universal Studios, Florida: </strong>Transformers: The Ride-3D is one of the attractions at Universal Studios in Orlando.
9. Universal Studios, Florida: Transformers: The Ride-3D is one of the attractions at Universal Studios in Orlando.
Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images
<strong>8. Disney's Hollywood Studios, Florida: </strong>Daytime TV talk show host Wendy Williams and her son Kevin ride Toy Story Midway Mania! at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort.
8. Disney's Hollywood Studios, Florida: Daytime TV talk show host Wendy Williams and her son Kevin ride Toy Story Midway Mania! at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park at Orlando's Walt Disney World Resort.
Gregg Newton/Disney Parks via Getty Images
<strong>7. Disney's Animal Kingdom, Florida: "</strong>Pandora: The World of Avatar," a Disney experience devoted to the James Cameron movie "Avatar," opened in May at Animal Kingdom.
7. Disney's Animal Kingdom, Florida: "Pandora: The World of Avatar," a Disney experience devoted to the James Cameron movie "Avatar," opened in May at Animal Kingdom.
Steven Diaz/DISNEY
<strong>6. Disney's Epcot, Florida: </strong>Disney's Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando features the futuristic Spaceship Earth geosphere and monorail.
6. Disney's Epcot, Florida: Disney's Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando features the futuristic Spaceship Earth geosphere and monorail.
Education Images/UIG via Getty Images
<strong>5. Tokyo DisneySea, Japan: </strong>Tokyo DisneySea offers steamer boat rides through all the ports of the park.
5. Tokyo DisneySea, Japan: Tokyo DisneySea offers steamer boat rides through all the ports of the park.
Kurita KAKU/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
<strong>4. Universal Studios Japan: </strong>Universal Studios Japan in Osaka features Universal Wonderland, an amusement zone within the park.
4. Universal Studios Japan: Universal Studios Japan in Osaka features Universal Wonderland, an amusement zone within the park.
Kyodo /Landov
<strong>3. Tokyo Disneyland, Japan: </strong>Tokyo Disneyland celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2013.
3. Tokyo Disneyland, Japan: Tokyo Disneyland celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2013.
YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>2. Disneyland, California: </strong>Walt Disney launched his theme park empire with the 1955 opening of Disneyland in Anaheim.
2. Disneyland, California: Walt Disney launched his theme park empire with the 1955 opening of Disneyland in Anaheim.
Courtesy Disneyland Resort
<strong>1. Magic Kingdom, Florida: </strong>The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando is the most popular amusement park in the world, according to a new report.
1. Magic Kingdom, Florida: The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando is the most popular amusement park in the world, according to a new report.
Gene Duncan/Disney Parks via Getty Images