Now that it's summer and the perfect weather to get outside, theme parks for kids will be seeing a ton of activity. Even though amusement and theme parks stay mostly the same year after year, part of the fun is being able to go back and experience the same ride or activity time and time again. However, when a new ride pops up, it can be just as thrilling and reason enough to entice families to spend a day at the park.
Some of the newest rides and attractions in 2014 include the Ratatouille adventure at the Walt Disney Studios Park in France, which makes visitors feel as if they've been shrunk to rodent size, and the June 14th opening of the highly-anticipated Diggerland USA construction theme park, which first became immensely popular in Germany.
31 Theme Parks for Kids
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LED Theme Parks
The i-City in Malaysia Just Took Christmas to a Whole New Level
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Sanrio Theme Parks
This Hello Kitty Kawaii Paradise is an Adorable Catty Getaway
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Star Trek Theme Parks
The Theme of Jordan's Red Sea Astrarium is Suggested by King Abdullah
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DIY Backyard Amusement Parks
The Will Pemble Handmade Roller Coaster Project is for Children
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Underground Theme Parks
The Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland is Futuristic
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Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks
The Simpsons Theme Park Will Bring Springfield to Universal Studios
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Radioactive Theme Parks
Wunderland Kalkar is Built on an Old Nuclear Power Plant
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Magical Theme Parks (UPDATE)
Get a Sneak Peek Into Harry Potter's Wizarding World
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Automaker Theme Parks (UPDATE)
Ferrari World UAE Officially Opens Its Doors
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Ancient Rome Theme Parks
Disneyland of Italy
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Eco Theme Parks
Environmentaland Opens Its Doors in Hollywood
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Towering Theme Parks
Ju-Hyun Kim's Awesome Design is More Than Just a Tall Tale
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Paradise Theme Parks
The Lost World of Tambun is Like a Real-Life Jurassic Park
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Disney Rat Fan Attractions
The Disneyland Paris Ratatouille Themed Attractions are Cute
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Outdoorsy Adventure Parks
The Landmark Park in Scotland Lets Kids Frolick in Nature
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Educational Theme Parks
The New AIDES Ad Illustrates that Condoms Allow You to Have Fun Longer
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Green Theme Parks
'Gaia: The Living World' by AECOM is Set for Seoul, Korea
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Scented Playgrounds
Ernesto Neto Delves Into Childhood Imagination with His Art
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App-Inspired Theme Parks
Sarkanniemi in Tampere, Finland Will Open Angry Birds Land
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Magical Theme Parks
Universal Orlando to Open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Recycled Recreational Parks
Basurama's ‘Ghost Train' Park Was an Old Elect
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Trekkie Attractions
The Star Trek Resort is Beaming in Twenty-Third Century Theme Parks
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Special-Needs Theme Parks
Morgon's Wonderland is Fun for Everyone
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Monarchic Theme Parks
Seibu Amusement Park Lets Guests Play King for a Day
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Mini Miner Thrillrides
Disney’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Celebrates Snow White’s Beloved Pals
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Construction Site Theme Parks
The Diggerland Amusement Park Looks Surprisingly Fun
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Sculpted Stream Parks
Spiral River by Spacecutter is an Artificial Tributary Tailored for Play
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Racecar-Themed Amusement Parks
'Ferrari Land' Will be the World's Second Ferrari-Themed Park
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Sorcerer Theme Park Extensions
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Expansion Includes Hogsmeade
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Destructive Digital Theme Parks
Sims Meets Roller Coaster Tycoon in this Augmented Reality Video
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Hypnotic Theme Parks
Chessington Offers Professional Help for Scared Parents
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