Which Two Non-Disney Parks Do You Want to Visit Most?

[Rich T]

I love (as I'm sure many others here do as well) virtually touring parks around the world via Youtube. Just curious, which non-Disney parks would you like to see in person for the first time, if given free airfare, lodging and admission... and you could only pick two?

For me:
Efteling in the Netherlands
Phantasialand in Germany

 

[brb1006]

Efteling

 

[TwilightZone]

universal studios orlando and maybe alton towers

 

[dweezil78]

Europa and Efteling

 

[BrianLo]

I'm actually going to Efteling in June.

So that's the obvious one out of the way. Maybe Europa?

Although can I cheat and just say USJ again in 2020ish with Nintendoland?

For those who haven't been since this is the DLR forum, Universal Orlando are probably the best ones inevitably.

 

[brb1006]

I'm actually going to Efteling in June.

So that's the obvious one out of the way. Maybe Europa?

Although can I cheat and just say USJ again in 2020ish with Nintendoland?

For those who haven't been since this is the DLR forum, Universal Orlando are probably the best ones inevitably.

Boy are you in for a treat once you get to Efteling. But you might experience a bit of culture shock to put it lightly.

 

[BrianLo]

Boy are you in for a treat once you get to Efteling. But you might experience a bit of culture shock to put it lightly.

Thanks, I'm sure I'll talk about it somewhere after I visit. I feel like I get more culture shock from driving across the border to the US though.

 

[TROR]

Efteling for sure. There's a lot of other parks I'd love to visit but one that's been on my radar lately is Silver Dollar City in Missouri. Might be headed there this summer so hopefully I can cross it off.

 

[brb1006]

Thanks, I'm sure I'll talk about it somewhere after I visit. I feel like I get more culture shock from driving across the border to the US though.

I would seriously reccomend starting a trip planning thread months before you visit. Efteling has so much detail and stuff you might miss. So making a thread on your trip planning is the perfect approach.

 

[Clyde Birdbrain]

I grew up 45 minutes from De Efteling and have been there many times. I love that place. Now I live 45 minutes from WDW. I would like to go to Tivoli Gardens once because it’s so old and inspired Disneyland.

 

[Travel Junkie]

I'm actually going to Efteling in June.

So that's the obvious one out of the way. Maybe Europa?

Although can I cheat and just say USJ again in 2020ish with Nintendoland?

For those who haven't been since this is the DLR forum, Universal Orlando are probably the best ones inevitably.

You'll love Efteling.

For two parks that I haven't been to yet I would say Europa and Tivoli.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Europa in Germany looks fun.

Also totally original.

 

[Phroobar]

I would love to check out the Time Traveler coaster at Silver Dollar City and go to Dolllywood. It would fulfill my childhood fantasy if Dolly Parton was visiting her park while I'm there.

 

[macefamily]

Knoebel's Grove in central Pennsylvania. One of the best free admission parks left in the United States with great traditional food and fantastic roller coasters. They do a Fright Fest weekend every year during the first weekend of October. There's a Covered Bridge Festival with over 300 crafters and food vendors.
Universal Studios Florida. Harry Potter addition made that park ten times better.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Europa in Germany looks fun.

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Also totally original.

Funny, not too long ago other parks around the world used to try and copy Disney. Now I wonder if other theme parks strive to have their own Chapek and his management team..?

 

[Phroobar]

Funny, not too long ago other parks around the world used to try and copy Disney. Now I wonder if other theme parks strive to have their own Chapek and his management team..?

Now Disney copies everyone else. There are better attractions outside of Disney World and the Domain of the Mouse.

 

[Model3 McQueen]

Now Disney copies everyone else. There are better attractions outside of Disney World and the Domain of the Mouse.

Precisely. Too much politics and budget cutting. Now add re-skins to the list. This should not be for one of the biggest and best theme park companies in the world. Burbank needs an eviction notice pronto.

 

[Swoosh32]

Alton Towers & Europa Park

 

[Neverland44]

Universal Studios is on my list. Knott's Berry Farm and a few more places too.

 

[Shigg. W. McGee]

They've already been mentioned, but Silver Dollar City, and a Universal park once Super Nintendo World opens.