Top 10 Theme Parks Cedar Point, Ohio Roller coaster enthusiasts have consistently regarded Cedar Point as number one in the top 10 theme parks in the world for a decade.  It seems to be the favorite park of many people in the USA and beyond, and it’s not hard to see why – Cedar Point possesses the largest collection of roller coasters anywhere, plus the biggest assortment of rides in a theme park (a record previously held by Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey).  This park’s popularity isn’t based on the rides and attractions they offer; other contributing factors include an amiable staff that dispatch the passenger trains efficiently as well as do their best to promote and talk up the entertainments by reeling off the ride’s statistics.  They also indulge in some fun conversation with customers, which brings a smile especially to the children’s faces. Islands Of Adventure, Florida This is one of the newest theme parks in the world, and as such, has really redefined the term.  Everything about it is themed - all the rides right down to the trashcans.  Not one area of the park has been left untouched by the theme.  Islands of Adventure is divided into six domains, each surrounding a picturesque lake in the center of the park.  Port of Entry is the first domain you can explore, which is essentially just a collection of shops and pricey eateries – you won’t find any rides specifically here.  Going in a clockwise direction, you will find Marvel Super Hero Island, which is very much like walking through an enormous comic book.  Get your adrenalin pumping on the Incredible Hulk coaster and the much-loved Amazing Adventures of Spiderman ride featuring some stunning effects.  Thrill-seekers will also love Dr. Doom's Freefall - a two-tower turbo shot that could do with being a bit higher. Europa Park, Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany This is the best theme park in Europe and one of the best in the world, if not the very best.  Its design, customer service, and special effects are of such a high standard that other theme parks should be jealous.  The renowned company Mach designed all the rides (even the Silver Star, originally intended to be a Mach Hyper, but this was not logistically possible).  The shows and the Mach exhibit are all worth lots of your time and attention.  Given that this is a family oriented park, looping coasters and large flat rides will never be built.  The customers of Europa Park, Germany opted for a hyper coaster to a more typical looper. Holiday World, Indiana This park was originally opened as Santa Claus Land in 1946, when it became the United States’ very first theme park.  The park originally featured only a handful of children's rides and attractions, and even today remains a family run business.  In 1984, though, two new additional themed sections were added to Holiday World, Indiana, and the park was renamed Holiday World.  Nine years later, in 1993, the Splashin' Safari Water Park was added to the park and became an instant hit with the public.  Holiday World now covers 100 acres and comprises several rides and attractions all themed along holidays:  Christmas, Halloween, and Independence Day.  There are also several designated play areas just for the benefit of small children. Six Flags Magic Mountain, California, USA Six Flags Magic Mountain is number six in the top 10 theme parks.  It is also the most aptly named park in the entire world, as the way its roller coasters operate seems to be magic, and the whole theme park is situated on a mountain, the perfect terrain for building roller coasters.  Six Flags’ four roller  coasters make perfect use of the surrounding locale, with the Revolution being one of the most beautifully landscaped rides available anywhere.  Six Flags is popularly known as the “Rambo of Amusement Parks“ and the “Xtreme Park,“ because of its large range of exciting, adrenalin-inducing roller coasters.  In 2001, Six Flags broke the record for having the most coasters in any one park, although there is heated debate on the issue of whether Superman The Escape is a roller coaster or not!  In 2007, Six Flags removed two of the roller coasters because they lost the record to a competitor and were not interested in regaining it.  The park is also home to Hurricane Harbor Water Park, which charges separately for admission; however, there are no shortage of water rides within the park itself.  Six Flags has one of the finest selections of water rides in a single park, including a shute-the-chutes, a water slide ride, two flume rides, and one of the craziest rapids rides you’ll find anywhere in the world. Port Aventura, Spain Universal Port Aventura opened in 1995 under the name Port Aventura and under the management of the Tussuad's group.  In 1999, Universal took over the park and renamed it Universal Studios Port Aventura.  In 2002, the park was renamed once more, this time simplified to just Port Aventura, which proceeded to become an aspect of the new resort complex Universal Mediterranea.  This resort was also designed to include the Caribbean themed Costa Carribe water park, open all year round and featuring a large indoor area.  Universal Mediterranea is situated close to the pretty Spanish resort of Salou, easily accessible by train, or by the local airport in Reus about 10 minutes’ drive away.  Salou offers various admission plans, but customers will be charged separately for both parks.  The Best Of The Rest Among the rest of the top 10 theme parks in the world are Busch Gardens Europe, Virginia, USA which is themed upon European countries; Blackpool Pleasure Beach, UK, well-loved by its 6-7 million visitors per annum; Knoebbels, Pennsylvania, USA, which is situated at the foot of a gorgeous valley; and finally Alton Towers in the UK, whose Nemesis roller coaster introduced in 1994 put it on the international map as an attraction not to miss.