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Photos: World’s most popular theme parks in 2017

Updated 10:34 AM EDT, Fri May 18, 2018
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<strong>25. Universal Studios Singapore: </strong>The world's 25 most popular amusement and theme parks attracted more than 243 million visitors in 2017, according to a new report. Coming in 25th place was Universal Studios Singapore. Click through to see the rest of the top 25 spots.
25. Universal Studios Singapore: The world's 25 most popular amusement and theme parks attracted more than 243 million visitors in 2017, according to a new report. Coming in 25th place was Universal Studios Singapore. Click through to see the rest of the top 25 spots.
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<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.
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<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.
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<strong>21. Europa-Park, Germany:</strong> Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, features a restaurant with a two-star Michelin rating.
21. Europa-Park, Germany: Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, features a restaurant with a two-star Michelin rating.
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<strong>20. Ocean Park in Hong Kong:</strong> This park been criticized for how it treats its marine life, but visitors still flock to the park.
20. Ocean Park in Hong Kong: This park been criticized for how it treats its marine life, but visitors still flock to the park.
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<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.
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<strong>18. Hong Kong Disneyland:</strong> Toy Story Land is one of the star attractions at Hong Kong Disneyland.
18. Hong Kong Disneyland: Toy Story Land is one of the star attractions at Hong Kong Disneyland.
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<strong>17. Everland, South Korea: </strong>The Everland amusement and animal park in Yongin, south of Seoul, is South Korea's largest amusement park.
17. Everland, South Korea: The Everland amusement and animal park in Yongin, south of Seoul, is South Korea's largest amusement park.
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<strong>16. Lotte World, South Korea:</strong> This Seoul institution has a theme park, a shopping mall, a hotel, sports facilities and a movie theater.
16. Lotte World, South Korea: This Seoul institution has a theme park, a shopping mall, a hotel, sports facilities and a movie theater.
<strong>15. Universal Studios Hollywood: </strong>Attached to what is still a working movie studio, Universal's original theme park opened more than 50 years ago.
15. Universal Studios Hollywood: Attached to what is still a working movie studio, Universal's original theme park opened more than 50 years ago.
Universal Studios Hollywood
<strong>14. 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.
14. 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.
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<strong>13. Disney's California Adventure: </strong>Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim features Mickey's Fun Wheel and the California Screamin' roller coaster.
13. Disney's California Adventure: Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim features Mickey's Fun Wheel and the California Screamin' roller coaster.
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<strong>12. Disneyland Paris, France: </strong>Disney's first ever foray into Europe is the continent's most visited theme park. The Ratatouille attraction is set inside appropriately French-themed buildings.
12. Disneyland Paris, France: Disney's first ever foray into Europe is the continent's most visited theme park. The Ratatouille attraction is set inside appropriately French-themed buildings.
ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images
<strong>11. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China: </strong>Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, in China's Guangdong province, opened in January 2014.
11. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, China: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, in China's Guangdong province, opened in January 2014.
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<strong>10. Universal Studios, Florida: </strong>Transformers: The Ride-3D is one of the attractions at Universal Studios in Orlando.
10. Universal Studios, Florida: Transformers: The Ride-3D is one of the attractions at Universal Studios in Orlando.
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<strong>9. 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.
9. 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.
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<strong>8. 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.
8. 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.
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<strong>7. Disney's Epcot, Florida: </strong>Disney's Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando features the futuristic Spaceship Earth geosphere and monorail.
7. Disney's Epcot, Florida: Disney's Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando features the futuristic Spaceship Earth geosphere and monorail.
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<strong>6. Disney's Animal Kingdom, Florida: "</strong>Pandora: The World of Avatar," a Disney experience devoted to the James Cameron movie "Avatar," opened in May 2017 at Animal Kingdom.
6. Disney's Animal Kingdom, Florida: "Pandora: The World of Avatar," a Disney experience devoted to the James Cameron movie "Avatar," opened in May 2017 at Animal Kingdom.
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<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.
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<strong>4. Universal Studios Japan: </strong>Universal Studios Japan in Osaka includes the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Sorry folks, there's no alcohol in "butterbeer."
4. Universal Studios Japan: Universal Studios Japan in Osaka includes the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Sorry folks, there's no alcohol in "butterbeer."
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<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.
Courtesy 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 by the Themed Entertainment Association.
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 by the Themed Entertainment Association.
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