Answer: Efteling
The Efteling is a magical and enchanting theme park. It is one of the oldest and most renowned theme parks in the country, offering a unique blend of fantasy, folklore, and fairy tales. The park is inspired by the works of Dutch artist Anton Pieck, known for his whimsical illustrations and designs.
One of the highlights of The Efteling is its collection of fairy tale-themed attractions. Visitors can explore iconic tales brought to life, such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty. The Fairytale Forest, in particular, is a must-visit area, filled with animatronic characters and scenes from beloved stories.
In addition to the fairy tales, The Efteling also offers a wide range of thrilling rides and roller coasters suitable for all ages. From the wooden roller coaster Joris en de Draak to the immersive dark ride Symbolica: Palace of Fantasy, there's something for everyone seeking an adrenaline rush.
From Quiz: Amusement Parks in the Netherlands
Answer: 1969
Disneyland opened in 1955. The Haunted Mansion was scheduled to open with it, but at the time, it was like an empty shell; it had the outside, but not the inside. The opening was constantly delayed until August 9, 1969, eighteen years later, when the Haunted Mansion was finally finished.
From Quiz: Haunted Mansion Facts
Answer: 264 ft and 152,351 pounds
The original Ferris Wheel was 264 ft high and it weighed 89,320 pounds, with two iron frame weighing 53,031 pounds for a total of 152,351 pounds. It was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. for the World Columbian Exposition. The public could visit it on June 21, 1893.
From Quiz: Theme Park Sparks
Answer: Canobie Lake Park
Canobie Lake Park opened in August of 1902, and was originally a trolley park for the Massachusetts Northeast Street Railway Company. In its early years, Canobie Lake Park was known for its flower gardens, promenades and family attractions. Now owned by three families, Canobie Lake Park features over fifty rides, including roller coasters, a log flume, a hand-painted antique carousel, a steam train, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, many kiddie rides, and even a water park!
From Quiz: Past and Present Amusement Parks of New Hampshire
Answer: Sea World
Sea World opened on October 30th, 1971. The second park to open was Dream World, on December 15th, 1981. Wet 'n' Wild (formerly known as Cade's County Waterpark) opened on September 30th, 1984 while Movie World was the last park to open, on June 3rd, 1991.
From Quiz: Theme Parks on the Gold Coast
Answer: Magic Kingdom
Epcot has a similar show called "The American Adventure". Universal Studios Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando do not have any attractions that are similar to "The Hall of Presidents".
From Quiz: Orlando Theme Parks
Answer: Magnum XL-200
Magnum XL-200 debuted in 1989 as the Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster on the planet! Since then it has been a favorite of many, many Thrill Seekers across the globe.
From Quiz: Extreme Thrill Rides
Answer: 1991
The grand opening, on the June 3, 1991, was attended by many celebrities including Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Clint Eastwood, who was the first person to pull a beer from the tap at the Dirty Harry Bar.
From Quiz: Warner Bros. Movie World, Gold Coast, Australia
Answer: Xanadu
Unfortunately due to lack of interest, disrepair, and the active hurricane season of 2004, Xanadu was finally razed in 2005.
From Quiz: Orlando Yesterday
Answer: Tower of Terror
The Tower of Terror is 199 feet tall!
The ride is now unpredictable. The drop sequences are completley random. It's brilliant fun!
From Quiz: Orlando Theme Parks
Answer: Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt was the first double-loop coaster in the southern hemisphere and the first mega-coaster on the Gold Coast.
From Quiz: Dreamworld- The Rides
Answer: Disneyland
Disneyland opened for business in California on July 17, 1955.
"To all who come to this happy place, Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." ~ Walt Disney
From Quiz: Disneyland or Disney World?
Answer: Coffins
A wonderfully macabre little touch. Another exterior detail of note is that a light can sometimes be seen moving through the windows of the mansion at night.
From Quiz: Haunted Mansion Hardcore Part 1
Answer: Toverland
Toverland is an exciting theme park located in Sevenum. What sets Toverland apart is its combination of indoor and outdoor attractions, making it a year-round destination for fun and adventure.
The park is divided into several themed areas, each offering a unique experience. Inside the park, you'll find a vast indoor section known as Land van Toos. This area is filled with colorful and fanciful attractions designed especially for younger visitors. From gentle rides like the Magic Bikes and the Djinn spinning teacups to interactive play areas, Land van Toos provides a magical environment for children to explore and enjoy.
The most iconic ride in the park is the award-winning wooden roller coaster called Troy, which is known for its speed and exhilarating drops. Other exciting coasters include Fenix, a spectacular wing coaster, and Booster Bike, where visitors can experience the thrill of riding a motorcycle-themed coaster.
Toverland also offers a variety of other attractions, including water rides, such as Djengu River and Backstroke, where you can cool off on hot days. There are also interactive experiences like Merlin's Quest, a boat ride that takes you on a quest to find the magical source of Toverland.
From Quiz: Amusement Parks in the Netherlands
Answer: Ken Anderson
Everyone here had worked on the Haunted Mansion, but Ken Anderson was the only one who didn't stay until the ride was finished. Ken Anderson had developed four or five different stories for The Haunted Mansion, but after the New York World Fair 1964-1965, he left the team, leaving Marc Davis and Yale Gracey in charge.
From Quiz: Haunted Mansion Facts
Answer: Parc du Futuroscope
"Parc du Futuroscope" is a futuristic theme park that has several 3D and 4D cinemas and rides mainly made from metal. It is located in France, in the department of Vienne. The park opened on May 31, 1987, but features modern classic rides. The park offers twenty-four attractions and eight restaurants.
From Quiz: Theme Park Sparks
Answer: Story Land
When Story Land first opened in 1954, it contained only one ride, where children could ride on an old fire truck. By the turn of the 21st century, the park spanned over 35 acres and operated more than twenty rides. In 2007, the Morrell family sold the park to Kennywood Amusements in Pennsylvania. In 2009, Spanish company Parque Reunidos took over.
From Quiz: Past and Present Amusement Parks of New Hampshire
Answer: Universal's Islands of Adventure
Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios have similar attractions, but they are not themed to Harry Potter.
From Quiz: Orlando Theme Parks
Answer: Talon
Talon: The Grip of Fear is a 135-foot, 58 mph monster that is a great asset at Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom. It dominates the parking lot and it's bright orange colors really look magnificent.
From Quiz: Extreme Thrill Rides
Answer: Elvis Presley
Elvis (and these museums) has left the building.
From Quiz: Orlando Yesterday
Answer: Tomorrowland
Space Mountain originated in the early 1960's when Walt Disney conceived the idea of a high-speed thrill attraction based on the imaginative thrust and excitement of the Space Age.
I think this ride could do with a 'face-lift'. It's aged a bit over the years.
From Quiz: Orlando Theme Parks
Answer: The Claw
The Claw swings 9 stories high and rotates 360 degrees. It started operating in September 2004.
From Quiz: Dreamworld- The Rides
Answer: The Exterminator
The Exterminator is a completely subterranean roller coaster. Besides the thrills of the ride, you will encounter large rats, and of course their enemies, the exterminators.
From Quiz: Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania
Answer: Disney World
The blue castle in Florida is "Cinderella's Castle" and the pink castle in California is "Sleeping Beauty's Castle." These castles seem taller than they really are. It's a technique called forced perception.
From Quiz: Disneyland or Disney World?
Answer: chills
Just one of the many amenities that makes the Haunted Mansion so delightfully unlivable.
From Quiz: Haunted Mansion Hardcore Part 1
Answer: Walibi Holland
Walibi Holland, often referred to simply as Walibi, is a thrilling and popular theme park located in Biddinghuizen. One of the standout coasters is Goliath, a colossal ride known for its impressive height and speed, delivering an intense and heart-pounding experience. Another notable coaster is Lost Gravity, featuring unique elements and unexpected twists that keep riders on the edge of their seats.
In addition to the coasters, Walibi offers a wide range of other thrilling attractions. Speed of Sound is a roller coaster that combines inversions with onboard music for a multisensory experience. The park also features a giant swinging pendulum ride called Condor and the gravity-defying Xpress: Platform 13, which launches riders from 0 to 90 km/h in just a few seconds.
For those seeking water-based thrills, Walibi Holland is home to El Rio Grande, a wild river rapids ride that guarantees a wet and wild adventure. The park also features water slides, splash zones, and pools to cool off during hot summer days.
From Quiz: Amusement Parks in the Netherlands
Answer: Marc Davis and Claude Coats
Marc Davis wanted the Haunted Mansion to be funny and Claude Coats wanted it to be scary. This led to quite a few arguments about this.
From Quiz: Haunted Mansion Facts
Answer: Liseberg
The "AtmosFear" is a 116-metre-tall drop tower located in Liseberg amusement park. "AtmosFear" was designed by Intamin, who was an architect at that time. It was originally an observation tower named "Lisebergstornet", but after twenty years the attraction was renovated and the tower became the main structure for the new "AtmosFear" attraction opened to public in Europe in April 2011.
From Quiz: Theme Park Sparks
Answer: Gorilla
Colossus was a resident at Benson's Wild Animal Farm for approximately 20 years from the 1960s through 1987, when the park closed due to bankruptcy. Colossus once ran for president in the New Hampshire primary as a publicity stunt. Colossus first moved to the Gulf Breeze Zoo in Florida before living out the rest of his life at the Cincinnati Zoo.
From Quiz: Past and Present Amusement Parks of New Hampshire
Answer: Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow
Disney's Imagineers originally wanted Epcot to be called "Waltopia". It was changed to "Epcot" because the name fit the theme of a futuristic community more than "Waltopia".
From Quiz: Orlando Theme Parks
Answer: Dragon Mountain
Dragon Mountain at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario maxes out at a whopping 186 feet! This Arrow Custom Looper is also a Terrain Coaster meaning it uses its mountainous geography to its advantage.
From Quiz: Extreme Thrill Rides
Answer: Kraken
Kraken sends SeaWorld guests 149 feet high, upside down seven times and underground three times.
From Quiz: Orlando Theme Parks
Answer: Giant Drop
Giant Drop was the tallest freefall in the world when it opened on 26th December, 1998. Riders fall for 5 seconds at terminal speed for 120 metres. Scarier than the fall, however, is the excruiciatingly slow trip to the top and the intentional wait before the fall.
From Quiz: Dreamworld- The Rides
Answer: Sesame Place
Sesame Place is an amusement park based on the PBS long running children's show, 'Sesame Street'. It is located 30 minutes north of Philadelphia. The park is geared towards young families.
From Quiz: Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania
Answer: Both
This ride was originally displayed at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair.
From Quiz: Disneyland or Disney World?
Answer: Duinrell
Duinrell is situated in Wassenaar. The centerpiece of Duinrell is its expansive water park, known as Tikibad. With a variety of water slides, pools, and attractions, Tikibad offers endless aquatic fun.
From high-speed slides like the Cycloon and the Moonlight slide to the lazy river and wave pool, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Tikibad is a perfect place to cool off, make a splash, and have a memorable water adventure.
In addition to the water park, Duinrell features a range of thrilling and family-oriented rides. The most iconic attraction is the Falcon, a looping roller coaster that provides an exhilarating experience with its twists, turns, and inversions. Other rides are the Mad Mill a swinging ship and the Dragonfly.
From Quiz: Amusement Parks in the Netherlands
Answer: Yale Gracey and Rolly Crump
Master Gracey, laid to rest. Yale Gracey has a tombstone that honors his works. Many cast members would lay a fresh rose on his tombstone because of everything that he did. The inscription on it has led many people to assume that he was the master of the house, which he wasn't. However, the popularity of this thought grew that when they made the movie, the master of the house was named Master Gracey in honor of Yale Gracey, master of special effects.
From Quiz: Haunted Mansion Facts
Answer: Terrain Roller Coaster
These rides may weave through forests, dive down cliffs, and even climb mountains. These coasters often stay close to the ground, so they require less supports and cheaper to build.
From Quiz: Theme Park Sparks
Answer: Bears
Originally opened as a roadside stand in 1928 by Florence and Ed Clark, the park at first gave guests the opportunity to meet the Clark's sled dogs. The Clarks purchased their first black bear in 1931, and sons Edward and Murray began training the bears in 1949. The park is also home to the White Mountain Central Railroad, a 2.5 mile steam-powered train ride.
From Quiz: Past and Present Amusement Parks of New Hampshire
Answer: Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon is based on the "Lethal Weapon" films, with a car chase through Chinatown in "Lethal Weapon 4". The Chinatown area also has one of the cars used in one of the "Lethal Weapon" films.
From Quiz: Warner Bros. Movie World, Gold Coast, Australia
