The best attractions of TOKYO Disney SEA
Opened on September 4, 2001, Tokyo DisneySEA is the second theme park that makes up the Tokyo Disneyland Resort. Contrary to popular belief, Tokyo Disneyland Resort is not owned or operated by Disney. Both the ownership and management are handled by the Oriental Land Company, a private Japanese corporation. This park holds the record for […]
PortAventura is the Gardaland of Spain?
Opened on May 1, 1995, on the very site initially chosen by Disney for the EuroDisney project, PortAventura Park quickly became a massive hit with the public. It was conceived, designed, and built through a close partnership between local administrations and Anheuser-Busch, then the owner of the Busch Gardens and SeaWorld chains, instantly becoming a […]
The best attractions of DISNEYLAND PARIS
With 15,000,000 visitors per year, Disneyland Paris is the most visited theme park in Europe. The celebrations for the park’s 30th anniversary wrapped up just a few months ago, and this is my TOP 7 list of the best attractions at Disneyland Paris, updated with the latest openings from recent years. If you want to […]
How to visit the teamLab Planets in Tokyo
Opened in the summer of 2018, Tokyo’s teamLab Planets is the pioneer of a new category of interactive museums where the visitor is not just a spectator but also the creator of their own personal experience. In this article, you’ll find both my vlog from teamLab and a full description of the experience, including tips […]
The best attractions of Parc Astérix
Inaugurated on April 30, 1989, Parc Astérix was the first major theme park in Paris, and it was love at first sight for the French. In its first year, it welcomed 1,340,000 visitors, growing steadily to reach a record of 2,600,000 in 2022. But I believe this record might be broken in 2023 thanks to […]
The best attractions of PUY du FOU
The PUY du FOU, literally “The Fool’s Peak”, has a rather peculiar origin story: it began in 1978 as a musical show dedicated to the history of the local region, making use of existing ruins. Eleven years later, it evolved into a theme park with historical themes. No name could be more fitting, as this […]
The best attractions of FUTUROSCOPE
Futuroscope is quite an unusual park in the European theme park scene. Based on the concept of experiential edutainment, until 2022 it didn’t have any rides in the traditional sense—there were no attractions where you’d get on a vehicle or similar. The vast majority of activities are based on 3D/4D cinema or truly original shows. […]
Tokyo DisneySEA is the least Disney park I’ve ever visited
Opened on September 4, 2001, Tokyo DisneySEA is the second park that makes up the Tokyo Disneyland Resort. Contrary to popular belief, Tokyo Disneyland Resort is NOT owned or operated by Disney. Both management and ownership fall under The Oriental Land Company, a private Japanese company. This park holds the world record for the fastest […]
The Best Attractions at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Japan
Opened on March 31, 2001, Universal Studios Japan welcomed 11 million guests in its first year, making it the fastest theme park to reach the milestone of 10 million guests. In 2022, it hosted 12.3 million visitors, making it the third most visited theme park in the world, behind Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, and the […]
The Best Attractions at TOKYO DISNEYLAND
Opened on April 15, 1983, Tokyo Disneyland is the first Disney park inaugurated outside the United States. Contrary to popular belief, Tokyo Disneyland is NOT owned or operated by Disney. Both ownership and management are handled by The Oriental Land Company, a private Japanese company. If after reading my review and this TOP 7 list […]