CNN reports the world's 25 most popular theme parks — Tokyo Disneyland ranks 2nd

By Xiao Wan Ning / Comprehensive report

According to a recent report by CNN, theme parks have seen very high growth rates in recent years, particularly in Asia, which has shown the most impressive performance. The top 20 themed amusement parks have grown by 7.5% since 2012. Among all theme parks, Disney parks are the most popular, attracting the highest number of visitors. The Disney park in Florida topped the list of 25, while others such as Tokyo, France, and Hong Kong Disney parks also made the cut. Other notable entries include Universal Studios, Hong Kong Ocean Park, and South Korea’s Everland. With summer approaching, let’s take a look at what other parks made the list?

▲ Florida's Disney Magic Kingdom tops the rankings. (Photo / fromDisney official website)
1. Florida Disney Magic Kingdom
2. Tokyo Disneyland
3. California Disneyland
4. Tokyo DisneySea
5. Disney's California Adventure
6. Disneyland Paris
7. Disney's Animal Kingdom (Florida)
8. Disney's Hollywood Studios (Florida)
9. Universal Studios Japan
10. Disney California Adventure Park

▲ Hong Kong Ocean Park is one of the popular destinations people visit during holidays. (Photo / fromHong Kong Ocean Park FB)
11. Islands of Adventure (Florida)
12. Hong Kong Ocean Park
13. Hong Kong Disneyland
14. Lotte World (South Korea)
15. Everland (South Korea)
16. Universal Orlando Resort
17. Universal Studios Hollywood
18. Nagashima Spa Land (Japan)
19. SeaWorld Orlando
20. Europa-Park (Germany)

▲ Tokyo DisneySea in Japan is a very popular theme park in Asia. (Photo / fromDisneySea Official Website)

21. Walt Disney Studios Park, France
22. SeaWorld California
23. Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
24. Efteling, Netherlands
25. Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, Japan

▲ Nagashima Spa Land in Japan features an ultra-exciting roller coaster. (Photo / fromthe internet)