Best 7 Water Parks in the World

There are many lucky people, who have visited to best beaches, islands and many other destinations and enjoyed their holidays. On the other hand few people look for some amazing experiences; today’s content is for the people who look for something different- amazing water parks. 

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Looking for a storm of fun, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is one of the best choices for you and your family. The water park is located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States. One can enjoy several water activities in the park including snorkelling. This park was opened on 1 June 1989 and feature the world’s largest outdoor wave pool as well as centrepiece "Miss Tilly," a shrimp boat impaled upon a mountain named "Mount Mayday" that erupts a 50-foot geyser of water every half hour. About over 20 million tourists visit this water park.

Get in

By plane – Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the entry point for most international and domestic flights and the closest airport to Lake Buena Vista. Be aware that airport security lines can become extremely long, especially during the summer tourist season and near holidays. Combined with long check-in lines, it is advisable to arrive 2-3 hours before your scheduled departure.

By car – Most visitors will arrive by taking Interstate 4 and then travelling west on exit 68 from I-4.

Chime-Long Paradise

The major amusement park of China, Chime-Long Paradise, in Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong offers numerous attractions to its visitors including the Chime-Long Circus and Panyu Xiangjiang Safari Park. The park was opened on 12 April 2006 and boasts the 10 Inversion Roller Coasters. One can enjoy scary rides for even the biggest thrill seekers and children can have fun with an indoor Childrens ride entertainment area the largest of its kind in China. Every tourist enjoys the water world section that offers guarantee to get wet. 

Get in

By plane – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a major hub in Southern China, second only to Hong Kong. The airport is the base for China Southern Airlines and has an extensive range of domestic flights including: Beijing, Changchun, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Daxian, Guiyang, Guilin, Hangzhou, Harbin, Haikou, Hefei, Hohhot, Jinan, Jiuzhaigou, Kunming, Luzhou, Nanchang, Nanjing, Nanning, Qingdao, Sanya, Shantou, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Taizhou, Tianjin, Urumqi, Wanxian, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xi'an, Yibin, Yichang, Yiwu, Yuncheng, Zhengzhou, and Zhuhai. Direct international routes include Amsterdam, Auckland, Bangkok, Brisbane, Busan, Chicago, Dubai, Frankfurt, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jakarta, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Los Angeles, Macau, Melbourne, Moscow, Mumbai, Nairobi, Paris, Perth, Qatar, Seoul, Singapore, Irkutsk, Sydney, Taipei, Tokyo and Vancouver.

By train – Trains cover the 182 kilometres from Hong Kong in about two hours, including a stop at Dongguan. Through Trains to Guangzhou East Railway Station depart from Hong Kong at Hung Hom railway station in Kowloon and arrive in Guangzhou at the East station. Through train services are operated by Hong Kong MTR.

By bus – Coach Services are available to bring passengers from Hong Kong International Airport to several locations in Guangzhou. Among the destinations are recognizable landmarks like Jinan University on Huangpu Avenue, Garden Hotel and China Hotel. The trip takes about 3+ hours and costs 250 HKD. There are also cross border bus terminals throughout Hong Kong. One of the Stations is at Austin Road and Canton Road near Kowloon Park.

By boat – There is a frequent ferry and hovercraft service from Hong Kong, Macau, and Haikou (Hainan Island) at the Zhoutouzui Ferry Pier. There are boats from other mainland cities, such as Xiamen, Shanghai, and Qingdao at the Dashatou Pier.

New Nansha Port is operating 4 lines traveling from Guangzhou to Hong Kong, Macau, and the Hong Kong International Airport. The trip takes 75 minutes to Hong Kong. Note that Nansha is very far from the city center, although there are various bus pickup points from the city center and Panyu. The port is 1.6km south of Humen Bridge in Nansha.

Blizzard Beach

Experience the frosty fun with your family at the amazing Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park in Bay Lake, Florida. One can enjoy the fun water ride on one of the tallest and fastest waterslides on Mount Gushmore. The third Walt Disney World water park was opened in 1995. Due to the melting snow in the ice cave of Cross Country Creek, all the water area are exceptionally heated. Take the sun bathe on the white sand beach, float down the tranquil river splash in the snow-castle fountain and do lot more other activities.

Get in

By plane – Orlando International Airport - your choice airport for Disney World or the other attractions in Central Florida. Located south of Downtown Orlando, this airport offers car rentals and free shuttles to Disney World for visitors.

By train – Amtrak Auto Train carries passengers and automobiles between Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida, effectively serving as a car-rail link to Florida from the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

Amtrak Silver Star and Silver Meteor - both routes begin in New York City and end in Miami. While the two routes are slightly different, within the borders of the state of Florida, the routes are exactly the same. This option can get you from most East Coast cities to Miami, or many Florida cities in between.

By car – Three Interstate highways connect Florida with adjacent states.

Interstate 95 enters Florida from Georgia just north of Jacksonville and parallels the Atlantic coast until its southern terminus south of the Miami CBD. Interstate 95 provides the most convenient route for persons from the Atlantic Coast, New England, and the Canadian maritime provinces.

Interstate 75 also enters Florida from Georgia and passes through the centre of the state until the Tampa Bay area, after which it follows 10-20mi inland from the Gulf of Mexico until Naples, after which it heads due east to Ft.Lauderdale. Interstate 75 is most convenient for travellers arriving from Atlanta and the Midwest.

Interstate 10 enters Florida from Alabama near Pensacola and passes through the centre of the Panhandle and through northern Florida until its terminus in Jacksonville. Interstate 10 is most convenient for travellers from Louisiana, Texas, and areas further west.

By boat – Florida is possibly the largest state for cruise ship embarkation in the United States. Port Canaveral, Tampa, and Miami are all popular ports for embarkation, with cruises heading throughout the Caribbean. There are also many casino cruises that depart from Pinellas County and South Florida.

Vivaldi Park Ocean World

The wonderful park has been designed to look like and oasis in the middle of the Egyptian desert. Vivaldi Park Ocean World is 14 times bigger than a soccer field and covers 120,982,200 sq ft area. It is ideally located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. The refreshing park offers an experience of a cool wave pool and aqua pool with a water massage system that is indoors. Vivaldi Park Ocean World has numerous fun and adventurous activities for its visitors including the 300 meter-long Extreme River, Surfing Mount, Family Raft Slide, Spa Village, and Angel’s pool.

Get in

By plane – South Korea has 7 international airports: Busan (Gimhae Airport), Cheongju, Daegu, Jeju, Muan, Seoul (Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport). South Korea experienced an airport building frenzy and today many of the smaller international airports do not have regular services.

By train – Travel from North Korea (and hence anywhere else in Asia) to South Korea by train remains impossible in practice. There have been a few test runs on the newly rebuilt railroad connecting the two, but it will likely remain more of a political statement than travel option for some time to come.

By boat – Busan Port International Passenger Terminal is the largest seaport in Korea and offers ferry rides mostly to and from Japan. There are fairly frequent ferry connections from Busan to Japan. Incheon's International Ferry Terminal 1 has services to several cities in China, such as Weihai, Dandong, Qingdao and Tianjin. The largest operator is Jinchon, but Incheon Port has full listings on their website.

Aquatica Orlando

The theme park is located in Orlando, Florida which offers Australian and New Zealand based mascots including Roa (a kiwi), Ihu (a gecko), Wae Wae (a takahē), Wai (a Commerson's dolphin), Kata (a kookaburra), Papa (a Royal Spoonbill), and Motu (a turtle). This is a sister park of Discovery Cove and SeaWorld Orlando. It has two wave pools that are about 80,000-square-foot extensive man made white sand beach area equipped with Sun beds, deck chairs and umbrellas.

Get in

By plane – Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the entry point for most international and domestic flights and the closest airport to Lake Buena Vista. Be aware that airport security lines can become extremely long, especially during the summer tourist season and near holidays. Combined with long check-in lines, it is advisable to arrive 2-3 hours before your scheduled departure.

By car – Most visitors will arrive by taking Interstate 4 and then travelling west on exit 68 from I-4.

Caribbean Bay

One of the best indoor/ outdoor water parks is located in Yongin, South Korea and was opened in 1996. Caribbean Bay Water Park covers a total area of about 242,321,000 square yards. It is the largest indoor / outdoor water park in the world, and reproduces a typical bay in the Caribbean Sea. This park is part of the Everland Park, and its newest attraction, the "Wild River Zone". It also has world’s longest lazy river ride, wave pool, a wading pool for young children, a sandy pool, various water slides, and a salt sauna.

Get in

By plane – South Korea has 7 international airports: Busan (Gimhae Airport), Cheongju, Daegu, Jeju, Muan, Seoul (Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport). South Korea experienced an airport building frenzy and today many of the smaller international airports do not have regular services.

By train – Travel from North Korea (and hence anywhere else in Asia) to South Korea by train remains impossible in practice. There have been a few test runs on the newly rebuilt railroad connecting the two, but it will likely remain more of a political statement than travel option for some time to come. However, for travellers coming from or continuing on to Japan, special through tickets are available, giving discounts of 30% on KTX services and 9-30% on Busan-Fukuoka ferries as well as Japanese trains.

By boat – Busan Port International Passenger Terminal is the largest seaport in Korea and offers ferry rides mostly to and from Japan. There are fairly frequent ferry connections from Busan to Japan. JR's Beetle hydrofoil service from Busan to Fukuoka manages the trip in just under three hours with up to five connections a day, but all other links are overnight slow ferries.

Incheon's International Ferry Terminal 1 has services to several cities in China, such as Weihai, Dandong, Qingdao and Tianjin. The largest operator is Jinchon, but Incheon Port has full listings on their website. The Chinese ports of Rizhao, Rongcheng and Lianyungang, all in Shandong province, can also be accessed by ferry from Pyeongtaek.

Aquaventure Waterpark

Be ready for Thrilling and spectacular ride and glides at Aquaventure Waterpark Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This fantastic park features beautiful waterfalls and other many things that can easily steal your heart. It offers numerous options for the visitors including heart-thumping slides that catapult you through shark filled lagoons, never ending rapid river adventures, uphill water roller coasters and up-close animal encounters.

Get in

By plane – Dubai's main airport is the Dubai International Airport. You can easily find several economical flights to Dubai. You can also enter Dubai by using Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the nearby emirate of Sharjah and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in nearby Abu Dhabi. Frequent visitors from countries granted automatic visa on entry may wish to purchase an e-gate card to speed up immigration formalities and save passport pages.

By car – Dubai's only international road border is with Oman at Al Wajajah. Expatriate residents of Oman will require an official permit to exit Oman by road. Visitors do not require the permit. There is an OMR 3.000 charge per vehicle to exit Oman and, if returning, retain the charge receipt as it will be required to renter. Ensure that insurance is valid for the UAE (preferably before commencing the journey). There are also road borders between the neighbouring Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Oman at the Al Buraimi Oasis which divides the sister cites of Al Ain and Al Buraimi, Oman.

By bus – The Government of Dubai operates a network of buses linking Dubai city with the capitals of the other six emirates of the UAE. The buses run under the name Emirates Express and operate from various bus terminals in Dubai.

To/From Abu Dhabi: Buses operate every 40 minutes from 6.20am from both Dubai's Al Ghubaibah bus station and Abu Dhabi's main bus station.

To/from Sharjah: Frequent buses run between Dubai and Sharjah. There are several different routes and buses depart from various bus stations in Dubai including Al Karama, Gold Souq, Baniyas Square, Jebel Ali and Al Ittihad Square.

To/From Al Ain: Buses operate every hour from both Dubai's Al Ghubaibah bus station.

To/from Fujairah: The bus to Fujairah leaves from the Rashidiya Metro station and takes about 3 to 4 hours.

To/from Muscat, Oman: al-Khanjry Transport runs a bus from the Ruwi Terminal in Muscat to al-Rigga in Dubai, leaving every day at 6:00am and 3:00pm. The journey takes about 6 hours, depending on how much time is spent at customs. From Dubai the buses leave at 7:00am and 3:00pm. 60Dhs (one way)/100Dhs (return). Show up at least 30 minutes before departure.

By boat – Dubai is a trading hub for dhows from around the Indian Ocean. Travellers wanting to arrive in the city this way will probably need to make their own arrangements with the captain of the vessel. Dubai has an international cruise terminal at Port Rashid. During wintertime Costa Cruises has based one of its cruise ships (Costa Luminosa) at Dubai.

To/from Iran: A boat service by Valfajre Shipping Company leaves Bandar Lengeh on Sundays and Tuesdays at 6:00pm, docking at Port Rashid in Dubai. Crossing the Persian Gulf takes roughly 6 hours.

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