Top 10 Most Popular Overseas Amusement Parks: Disney Ranks First, Universal Studios Second

▲ Disneyland is a dreamland in the hearts of many. (Photo / Yu Ru)

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With the rise of low-cost airlines, the cost of traveling abroad has decreased significantly, and the willingness and frequency of Chinese people to travel overseas have increased considerably. In addition to famous scenic spots, amusement parks are also a major destination for many travelers. Among global amusement parks, which one has the highest online popularity? According to statistics from DailyView Network Temperature Meter, Disneyland takes the first place, Universal Studios comes in second, and Hong Kong Ocean Park ranks third.

Disneyland, which has five parks in California and Florida in the U.S., Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong, is a dreamland in the hearts of many. In particular, Tokyo Disneyland is close to Taiwan and offers more facilities than Hong Kong Disneyland, making it a must-visit park for many Taiwanese travelers in Japan. Recently, Tokyo Disneyland also announced that it will launch a "Frozen" themed area, planning to create three zones based on *Frozen*, *Alice in Wonderland*, and *Beauty and the Beast*, set to open in 2017.

▲ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Osaka, which opened last July. (Photo / Yu Ru)

Ranked second, Universal Studios has parks in California, Florida, Osaka, and Singapore. Each movie scene in the parks always reminds visitors of the plots on the big screen. Recently, the most popular is the Harry Potter themed area, which is currently only available at Universal Studios in Florida and Osaka. Many people rushed to visit after its opening, and it remains the most crowded themed area in the parks.

Ranked third is Hong Kong Ocean Park, which has a history of nearly 40 years and is mainly divided into Summit and Waterfront areas, connected by cable car and Ocean Express. It includes eight themed zones: Asian Animals, Amazing Asian Animals, Whiskers Harbour, Rainforest, Adventure Land, Marine World, Rapids and Polar Adventure.

Other parks on the list include South Korea’s Everland and Lotte World, Malaysia’s Legoland, and Australia’s Dreamworld. Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi ranks tenth. Ferrari is something every man dreams of owning, but if you can’t have one, visiting Ferrari World is the next best thing.

Top 10 Most Popular Overseas Amusement Parks

First Place: Disneyland
Second Place: Universal Studios
Third Place: Hong Kong Ocean Park
Fourth Place: Everland
Fifth Place: Legoland
Sixth Place: Lotte World
Seventh Place: SeaWorld
Eighth Place: Dreamworld
Ninth Place: Europa-Park
Tenth Place: Ferrari World