Alton Towers

Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England, UK. In 2011, it attracted 2.7 million visitors, making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom and 9th most visited theme park in Europe. It employs in excess of 2,000 staff members during the summer months, over 1,000 of which are full-time. It is based north of the village of Alton in east of Stoke-on-Trent, and not to be confused with the town of Alton in Hampshire, in the grounds of Alton Towers, a semi-ruined gothic revival country house. The estate was a former seat of the Earls of Shrewsbury.

Disney Land Paris

Disney Land Paris is your best bet to get the full Disney experience in mainland Europe. It’s Disney with a European theme! Home to two theme parks, seven hotels, and a shopping, dining and entertainment complex, the resort is the second Disney resort to open outside the United States, following Tokyo Disney Resort, and the first to be owned and operated by Disney.  The resort opened on 12 April 1992 with the Disneyland theme park, and has since added Walt Disney Studios Park. With 15,405,000 combined visitors to the parks in the fiscal year of 2009, it is France’s and Europe’s most visited themed attraction. It’s best to plan ahead so you can get the best Disneyland Paris deals.

Port Aventura

PortAventura is a theme park and a resort in Salou, Catalonia, Spain; on the Costa Daurada, approximately an hour drive south-west of Barcelona. It attracts around 3 million visitors per year making it the most visited theme park in Spain. The resort also includes PortAventura Aquatic Park and four hotels. It is the biggest resort in the south of Europe. It has 2 airports within 30 minutes of it, including Reus Airport. You’re best bet is to plan ahead when looking for Port Aventura tickets.

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