Huis Ten Bosch

Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Nagasaki Prefecture that recreates the Netherlands by displaying real size copies of old Dutch buildings. The name Huis Ten Bosch literally translates into English as "House in the Forest". It is named after Huis ten Bosch Palace, one of the four official residences of the Dutch Royal Family, located in The Hague in the Netherlands.

The park features many Dutch-style buildings such as hotels, villas, theatres, museums, shops and restaurants, along with canals, windmills, amusement rides and a park planted in seasonal flowers. Huis Ten Bosch, which opened in March 1992, is located on Hario Island in the southern part of Sasebo, facing Omura Bay. Its location reflects historical relations between the Netherlands and Japan, which began in 1609 when a trading post was opened by the Dutch in Hirado, not far from Sasebo.

The park is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. (9.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. from December to February). A day "passport" ticket, covering entry and a number of attractions within the park costs 5,600 yen for adults and 4,400 yen for children.

Water World Water Park : Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Located in Ayia Napa, Cyprus is the biggest theme water park in Europe with a great variety of slides and places for you to get yourself wet. Following the beliefs of the people in Europe regarding ancient Greek civilization, the theme park's theme is called Ancient Greece. Most of the rides and attractions in water world is name after ancient god such as The Quest Of Heracles, Poseidon's Wave Pool, Minotaur's Labyrinth and Aphrodite's Bath.

The Quest Of Heracles

Drop To Atlantis

Currently there are more then 18 attractions in the park and we are sure to expect more slides and other attractions coming up in the near future Some major attractions are: Aeolos Whirlpool, Calypso, Zephyr's Breeze, Drop To Atlantis, The Fall Of Icarus, The Quest Of Heracles, Kamikaze Slides, Aphrodite's Bath, Poseidon's Wave Pool, Trojan Adventure, Pegasus Pool, River Odyssey, Atlantis Activity Pool, Chariot Chase, Apollo's Plunge, Phaeton's Flume, Serpentine Slides and Minotaur's Labyrinth.

Chariot Chase

Kamikaze Slide

This unique water park will definitely bring joy, fun and thrill for anyone that likes water because wherever you go, water will always follow you and not to mention the famous Dionysos Temple restaurant (a self service restaurant) with all the delicious ancient Greece food. Dionysos the God of Food and Wine welcomes visitors to his temple where he can serve thousands of visitors with a variety of tasty dishes fit for gods.

World Largest Indoor Water Park: Seagaia Ocean Dome, Miyazaki, Japan

Look At the Size of The DOME!!!

Indoor Beach

Nowadays the weather is getting hotter and hotter already. Especially during summer in Japan. You wouldn't want to stay in Japan during the summer break. The hot will burn your skin off. But thanks to ultra super advance technology that Japan has, they have build a massive indoor water park called Ocean Dome measuring 300m in length and 100 meters in width.

Just look at the giant size of the dome and the amount of people it can hold inside. Japan uses its advance technology to create flame splitting volcano, high technology wave machinery and crush marble sand. The sad part about the sad however is that its not real sand brought from the beach but its an alternative sand that resembles the real one. This type of sand doesn't stick to the body as much as the real sand does.

Another special thing about this dome is the retractable roof. On sunny days, the roof will be open but on less sunny days, its close. But even if its close, the ceiling will provide you with a perfect blue sky and the temperature inside the dome is always kept at hot but not too hot 30 Celsius and the water temperature at 28 Celsius. So do not worry when it comes to summer in Japan because there is always a destination for you that you can enjoy yourself.

Changzhou Dinosaur Park

Dinosaur Park

The Changzhou Dinosaur Park is a huge dino-themed amusement park in the city of Changzhou. The theme park has Six-Flags-type large-scale amusement rides, entertainment shows, a water park (July/August), playgrounds, a dinosaur museum and of course, scale replicas of dinosaurs.

Something fun for everyone in the family regardless of age. Older adults who have trouble walking can rent a scooter. The feeling were as close as it comes to hanging out with real dinosaurs. A good place that i recommend to visit if you happen to plan your trip to Changzhou, China.

Water park open in July and August make going in summer months bearable.

Reaching much further back in history than the rest of Jiangsu's sights, the Changzhou Dinosaur Park is a fun introduction to the science and natural history of dinosaurs. It's a combination of exhibits on dinosaurs and amusement park style rides and games.

The dinosaur theme continues throughout the park - its roller coasters and other fairground attractions all use dinosaur motives so that the person that goes onto the ride can feel the thrill of riding the real dinosaur.

COMING SOON : World Biggest Theme Park in DUBAI

Artist Impression On DUBAI Theme Park

WORLD BIGGEST EVER THEME PARK ON THE RISE!!!

The world's biggest collection of cartoon character and thrill ride theme parks is to be built in the desert in Dubai.

Legoland yesterday became the latest to sign up for Dubailand, a vast playground of theme parks and attractions on a tract of desert which, when completed, will be bigger than Singapore.

A total of 26 projects will make up the $60bn project, with separate theme parks also planned for Marvel Super Heroes (Spiderman, Incredible Hulk), Dreamworks (Shrek) and Universal Studios.

Thomas the Tank Engine and Bob the Builder will also have their own parks, with US-based thrill ride park Six Flags also opening outside America for the first time. The colossal project will be twice the size of Disney World in Florida, currently the world's biggest theme park.

Work has already started on Dubailand, with an Ernie Els-designed golf course and three polo fields completed. A new cricket stadium opens in August, then works starts in earnest on the world's first uber theme park.

"From December 2010, we will be opening a theme park every six months," said marketing director Ahmed Tag Eldeen at a conference in Dubai yesterday.

The scale of the project is staggering, with only Las Vegas capable of building on such a scale. Jurassic and Formula 1 theme parks are also planned, as is a wheel bigger than the London Eye and a lifesize replica of the Eiffel Tower.

A huge sports stadium and Tiger Woods golf club are also planed – but you only get to play if you buy a villa (from $2m). All will be marketed as Dubailand, with a new rail link being built from Dubai's centre.

Dubai even promises some culture, with the opening of the Islamic Culture and Science building.

The project is the culmination of increased efforts to double tourism to Dubai. Last year, more than 7.7m tourists visited, but Dubai expects 15m to visit by 2015. More than 20,000 hotel rooms will be built on site, along with thousands of shops and restaurants.

The Emirate also wants to boost the amount of time visitors spend in Dubai – currently only 2.8 days. Tourism now accounts for 19 per cent of Dubai's revenue, a figure expected to increase to 35 per cent by 2020.

Only Disney is excluded in the whole big project but according to Dubai, they are open if Disney wanted to join in the party.

Mega, Ultra and Giga Coasters: World Scarriest, Fastest and Highest Roller Coaster

Last time when i am small, i am afraid of the height. So when i visited theme parks with my family, i never dare to ride on them. One time, my cousins force me to take a ride at Genting Theme Park and it nearly blow off my heart. I cried all the way inside the ride and when i am down, i nearly puke. Imagine the fright i have during that ride. After that for the rest of the day, i could not even look at another ride anymore. People will have this impression that after this ride, i would not take another ride anymore in my life. But practically they are wrong because after this i begin to enjoy the thrill of riding roller coaster and when you look at the people around you shouting all they way, the fun and excitement is unimaginable. Below are some of the worlds top Roller Coasters:

Millennium Force: Cedar Point

Millennium Force

Millenium Force is voted number one steel roller coaster in the world in Amusement Today's Golden Ticket awards five times since the year 2001 and stands taller than 300 feet at its highest point.

Top Thrill Dragster: Cedar Point

Top Thrill Dragster

Known to the world as the first Strata Coaster, it measures more than 400 feet tall and the dragster speed can reach up to 120mph. Imagine the thrill you get at this height with this speed.

The Steel Dragon: Nagashima Spa Land Amusement Park

The Steel Dragon

The name of this ride was derived from the year of the dragon. The track is consider the longest in the world measuring 8133 feet, 2 inches (2479m) in length. I am sure to puke myself out in this ride.

Kingda Ka: Six Flags

Kingda Ka

When it open its door to the public, it became the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, claiming the title from Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. It reaches speeds of 128mph and stands close to 456 feet high and has a drop of 418 feet.

Xcelerator: Knotts Berry Farm

Xcelerator

Xcelerator was Intamin AG first hydraulically launched coaster. it has a powerful hydraulic catapult motor that accelerate it over 82mph in 1.8 second. Looking at the tracks give me the bumps. Look at the height of the track going up n down. Wow!! Very exciting

Coming UP Next In 2010

Artist Impression on Universal Studio Singapore

A whole lot of new excitement awaits movie enthusiast as Universal Studio is coming all the way to South East Asia. Universal Studio Singapore is a Theme Park located within Resorts World on Sentosa Island, Singapore. Occupying 20 hectare of land, it consist of 24 attractions and 18 of them are original and specifically design for the new park. The park is reported to be one of its kind in the South East Asia region and Universal Studio Singapore has promise that it will be the only park of its kind in the region for the next 30 years.

The company has invested over US$4.32 billion in the whole project to construct Resort World at Sentosa. About US$1 billion will be invested in the Theme Park, which will include seven themed zones that encircle a lagon and feature iconic blockbuster locations, as well as new attractions based on movies like Madagascar, Jurassic Park, The Mummy and Waterworld. There will also be live entertainment shows and educational features where visitors can learn more about computer generated animation and the art of making a hit movie. Universal Studios Singapore will also be home to the WORLD BIGGEST single collection of Dreamworks Animation theme park attractions. Universal Studio Singapore is estimated to open in the first quarter of 2010.

Theme Zones:

The parks will be zoned by seven main themes and each section will showcase their unique attractions, character appearance, dining and shopping areas.

• Hollywood
• New York
• Ancient Egypt
• Sci-Fi City
• The Lost World
• Far Far Away
• Madagascar

Universal Studio Singapore promised a fantastic world of movie magic where you can fight villains, catch celebrities and revel in the glamor of showbiz through roller coasters and movie theme attractions. Visitors will be enticed by the magical moment of movie world enjoying breathtaking rides and heart stopping roller coasters.

Legoland California

LEGOLAND

Legoland, California

When i am small, i used to play with Lego and i love playing with them until sometimes i forget to eat. My mum will come running to me with a cane. Flash back of those memory makes me want to go back to my old days. The days when i was still my mummy's baby little boy. I miss those days. But now only i realize that i don't have to dream back those days because there is a place, a Theme Park that can realize my childhood dream and fantasy, Legoland. At Legoland, California, everyone in the family is a hero including the youngest ones with more then 50 rides, shows and attractions.

Mighty Pharaoh

Land of Adventure

This is the place where real adventure begins. Enter ancient temples and blast of mummies with your laser gun in your quest for treasure hunt at Lost Kingdom Adventure.

• Lost Kingdom Adventure
• Cargo Ace
• Bettle Bounce
• Pharaohs Revenge

Splash Battle

Pirate Shores

Pirates!!! Be prepared to attack your enemy!! Aim them with your water canon while you navigate through water filled with pirates. Also, get yourself wet in Splash Water!!

• Splash Battle
• Soak N Sail
• Captain Cranky's Challenge
• Treasure Falls
• Swabbies Deck

Knights Tournament

Castle Hills

Enjoy twisty turn rides through hilly terrain with dragons and robotic arms with families on a journey that will never be forgotten.

• Knights Tournament
• The Dragon
• The HideAways
• Royal Joust

Fun Town Fire Academy

Fun Town

You don't be 18 to get yourself a license and in fact, kids can drive at the fun town.

• Fun Town Fire Academy
• Volvo Driving School
• Volvo Junior Driving School
• Skipper School
• Kid Power Towers
• Sky Cruiser
• Flight Squadron
• Sky Patrol
• Adventurers Club
• Lego Factory Tour
• Lego Factory Club House

Safari Trek

Explore Village

Explore the fairytale village in a leaf shaped boat through a magical journey through different fairy tale scenes created from Lego Brick Characters

• Fairy Tale Brook
• Safari Trek
• Legoland Express
• Musical Fountain
• Play Town
• Water Works

CoasterSaurus

Dino Island

Explore jungle as Coastersaurus climbs, curves and dips in and around through an animated life size dinosaur made from Lego.

• Coastersaurus

Miniland USA

Miniland USA

Look through fantastic and amazing miniature of USA and other well known faces of the world.

• Block of Fame
• Coast Cruise
• The Lake
• The Model Shop

Lego Technic Coaster

Imagination Zone

At Imagination Zone, everything comes alive as you brave yourself man through powerful acceleration, braking and maneuverability on a life size LEGO TECHNIC vehicle along a wild roller coaster track.

• Lego Technic Coaster
• Aquazone Wave Racers
• Bionicle Blaster
• Build and Test
• Bionicle Evolution
• Duplo Play
• Lego Mindstorms Robotic
• Xbox Family Gamespace

Dune Raider

Dune Raider

The newest attraction in Legoland provide ultimate slide down experience.

This is the perfect getaway together with your family and kids. Don't miss out this opportunity to give your kids and yourself a moment that will last eternally.

Hong Kong Disneyland

Spectacular Firework At Disney Castle (Hong Kong)

For those of you staying around the Asian region, then you won't want to miss this great adventure and experience of a lifetime in Hong Kong Disneyland. It will be a memory that you and the young ones will forever remembered. Hong Kong Disneyland is one of the world best Disneyland in terms of the number of new attractions and also the world class service that their wonderful staff provide. There are two hotels available inside with different themes customized according to your needs which are Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel.

Once inside the Theme Park, visitors will be amazed by the whole new world and experience that they will encounter along the journey. Disney has provided nonstop action and surprise and offer different packages to cater to different needs. Disney has taken the measure to make sure that every step taken and every penny spend will never be a waste during their stay and visit at Hong Kong Disneyland. Currently there are 4 different parks with 4 different themes mainly Fantasy Land, Tomorrow Land, Adventure Land and Main Street USA.

Fantasy Land

At Fantasy Land, visitors can spend time with their favorite cartoon characters and also spend time inside the very big castle. Its one of Disney's main attraction. Kids can mingle and have fun with the Disney characters while parents happily snapping pictures of this momento moment. A moment that will never be forgotten of what i say as magical moment together. Number of attractions inside Fantasy Land

• Its a small world
• Mickey's PhilharMagic
• The Golden Mickey at Disney's Storybook Theater
• Fantasy Gardens
• The Many Adventure of Winnie the Pooh
• Sleeping Beauty Castle
• Mad Hatter Tea Cups
• Cinderella Carousel
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Fantasy Railroad Station
• Sword in the Stone
• Snow White Grotto
• Street Entertainment

Tomorrow Land

For those space enthusiast, don't miss out this park at Tomorrow Land. Feel the adventure in space and feel like an alien in an unknown world. Be amaze at the wonderful but scary aliens lurking around and enjoy the fantastic ride there.

• Alien Invasion
• Space Mountain - Ghost Galaxy
• Blast Lightyear Astro Blasters
• Stitch Encounter
• Autopia
• Orbitron
• UFO Zone
• Street Entertainment

Adventure Land

Adventure Land, where all the thrill, fun and scary moment begins. Cruise through the rivers and enjoy the very wonderful scenic view around it with some of the endangered species of animals around. But beware of the Demon Jungle because you might get lost visiting it.

• Demon Jungle
• Scary Photo Fun
• Festive of the Lion King
• Jungle River Cruise
• Tarzan Island
• Street Entertainment

Main Street, USA

For those High School Musical fans out there, make sure you don't miss out the fun at Main Street, USA. Featuring most of the western cultures such as Halloween Party, be sure to enjoy yourself the fullest here. And for those who loves haunted experience, don't forget to visit the Haunted Hotel.

• Glow in the Dark Halloween Parade
• Main Street Haunted Hotel
• Disney on Parade
• Disney in the Stars
• High School Musical: LIVE!!!
• Art of Animation
• Muppet Mobile Lab
• Animation Academy
• Main Street Vehicle
• Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad
• Main Street Entertainment
• Main Street City Hall

Other then all this attractions, there are shopping complex for those shopaholics and also not to mentions lots of dining areas for those who are craving for foods. Hope you guys enjoy yourself out there.

Drayton Manor Theme Park : The Families Theme Park

Drayton Manor Theme Park located near Tamworth in Staffordshire, England is a large theme park which packed with a host of great rides and attractions set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland. It's opened to the public since 1949 as an 'inland pleasure resort'.

Drayton Manor features some of the biggest, wettest and scariest rides around! Those thrill rides include :

Stormforce 10

Shockwave

Apocalypse

G Force
Pendemonium

There are still much more attractions in Drayton Manor! A host of attractive family entertainment with the new 4D cinema that just opened to the public on 21st March 2009 showing the film 'The Curse of Skull Rock', Excalibur- a Dragon's Tale, the Pirate Adventure and the Drunken Barrels delivering fun for all the family!

Besides, there would be a Drayton Manor Diamond Jubilee spectacular on 31st October until 1st November. I believe that it would be the amazing scene for you and will leave you an unforgetable memories with these celebration... ... What are you waiting for? Visit Drayton Manor Theme Park and tell us your fantastic experience in Drayton Manor soon... ...

Top 10 Amusement and Theme Park in the World

Life in the reality world has never been so easy. So many commitment and things that we have to do everyday in order to stay alive. There are so many ways that we can use to keep our body and soul relax and one of it is none other then travelling. Planning a travel is as easy as ABC but however you have to find time searching for relevant informations before you fly.

There are so many places in the world that you can visit but if you have kids around or are adults searching for thrill and excitement, then i would recommend you Theme Parks or Amusement Parks. Generally in the eye of the public both looks the same but people like to call them Theme Park. Theme Parks offer an unforgettable trips for todays family and friends but how on earth do you chose which one to visit? There are an array of choices for Theme Park out there and each offers special and different experience such as water parks, life encounter with animals, or with Disney characters, or even Lego land itself and some of the amazing rides. Here are 10 of the most highly rated Theme Parks according to polls from several well known websites and blogs.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Favorite Attractions : Pepsi Max Big One/ Grand National

Website: http://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.co.uk

Europa Park

Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany

Favorite Attraction: Silver Star

Website: http://www.europa-park.de

Alton Towers

Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Favorite Attraction: Nemesis/Oblivion

Website: http://www.altontowers.com

Knoebels

Pennsylvania, United States

Favorite Attraction: Twister/Phoenix

Website: http:www.knoebels.com

Cedar Point

Ohio, United States

Favorite Attraction: Millennium Force/Top Thrill Dragster

Website: http://www.cedarpoint.com

Islands Of Adventure

Florida, United States

Favorite Attraction: Incredible Hulk/Dueling Dragons

Website: http://www.universalorlando.com

Holiday World

Indiana, United States

Favorite Attraction: Raven/Legend

Website: http://www.holidayworld.com

Six Flags Magic Mountain

California, United States

Favorite Attraction: X2/Deja Vu

Website: http://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain

PortAventura

Tarragona, Spain

Favorite Attraction: Dragon Khan

Website: http://www.portaventura.es

Busch Gardens Europe

Virginia, United States

Favorite Attraction: Apollo Chariot/Alpengeist

Website: http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw

There are still many more parks that i have not mention but the ones i listed were among the top in the world. However, for children and families, most of them still rate Disneyworld as their top Theme Park destination. Below is one of the many Disneyworld around the world. Remember, always choose your travel destinations carefully and plan ahead so that so that unnecessary problems can be avoided.

Disneyland

Anaheim, California

Website: http://disneyland.disney.go.com