Disneyland
- Entertainment for all ages.
- Opened since 1955.
- More than 60 attractions.
- Seasonal events and festivals.
- Several days are needed to visit all parts of the park.
- Rides and experiences for small children, teenagers, and adults.
- A variety of on-site accommodations.
Disneyland Park is one of the most famous theme parks in the world. It opened in 1955, being created under the supervision of Walt Disney. The park is separated into several lands, each of which has a certain theme – fantasy, critters, adventures, the future, and others. Moreover, several areas are devoted to popular media such as Star Wars and Mickey Mouse. Disneyland is notable for its original characters and fully immersive experiences where all staff stays in-character during interactions with visitors. The park offers accommodations and has a wide variety of dining locations. The size of Disneyland and its separation into lands calls for longer trips and full-day exploration. It should be noted that the prices of tickets change depending on the guests’ decision to park hop – visit several areas during one day. Therefore, it is advisable to plan the trip in advance to decide whether park hopping is necessary to see all the desired attractions.
Universal Studios
- A variety of experiences.
- Many thrilling rides and events for adults.
- Culture-based attractions.
- Seasonal activities.
- A tour of one of the most famous studios.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a theme park of the brand Universal that produces movies, cartoons, and shows. Thus, it prides itself on the combination of pop culture-based projects and classic park attractions. Apart from the rides themed after movies and series, the park offers many shows and exhibitions, 3D events, and immersive experiences. One of the largest parts of the park is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – an area that includes rides, shops, castles, and other establishments. The visitors will be interested in the park if they’re familiar with Universal’s products.
Legoland in Carlsbad
- Includes a theme park, a miniature park, and an aquarium;
- The third Legoland park to open (in 1999);
- 1.4 million visitors per year;
- The theme park includes the dinosaur-themed Explorers island, Fun Town for all ages, and Miniland USA;
- Sea Life Aquarium showcases Lego details in tanks.
Legoland in Carlsbad was opened in 1999 as a third Legoland Park in the United States. Today, it includes a theme park, a miniature park, and an aquarium. Legoland in Carlsbad attracts 1.4 million visitors per year. The theme park includes the dinosaur-themed Explorers island, Fun Town for all ages, and Miniland USA. Sea Life Aquarium showcases Lego details in tanks and walks visitors through long acrylic lego-themed corridors.
Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park
- California’s best theme park;
- Six million visitors per year;
- Seasonal events and activities
- The most famous annual event is Knott’s scary farm;
- The current areas and attractions include Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, The Boardwalk, and Camp Snoopy;
- On-site accommodation;
- Extra long hours on Saturdays.
Knott’s Berry Farm is a theme park located in Buena Park, California. With six million visitors per year, Knott’s Berry Farm is the most visited theme park in the US. Its titles include “California’s best theme park” and “America’s first theme park.” The park has a rich history dating back to 1920s, and today it employs more than 10,000 people. Knott’s Berry Farm hosts plenty of seasonal events and activities with the most famous being Knott’s Scary Farm. The current areas and attractions – Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, the Boardwalk, and Camp Snoopy – have something to offer to visitor of all ages. The park works extra long hours on Saturdays to accommodate the flow of visitors.
Seaworld in San Diego
- An animal park, a theme park, and an outside aquarium;
- Opened in 1964;
- 4.3 million visitors per year;
- Hubbs-Seaworld Research Institute educates the general public on marine life;
- Hosts shows with orcas, sea lions, and dolphins;
- Has many rides and rollercoasters.
SeaWorld, San Diego, California, is an animal park, a theme park, and an outside aquarium. Opened in 1964, SeaWorld has gained a great deal of popularity since then, welcoming up to 4.3 million visitors per annum. Today, the park is a member of the US Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Adjacent to the property of the park is Hubbs-Seaworld Institute that reaches out to the general public on the issues of marine life. The most famous events hosted by the park include shows with orcas, seal lions, and dophins. Apart from that, SeaWorld has a wide range of rides and rollercoasters, including water rollercoasters. Aquariums showcase dolphins, killer whales, seals, sea lions, and reefs.
