{"id":14260,"date":"2021-05-19T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=14260"},"modified":"2021-10-29T06:27:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T06:27:57","slug":"the-4-best-theme-parks-you-need-to-visit-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/the-4-best-theme-parks-you-need-to-visit-in-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Best Theme Parks You Need to Visit in Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last year the only attraction I queued for was the supermarket, and the only hope of queue jump was rigorous retraining in order to work for the NHS. Now, don\u2019t get me wrong, my essential food shop was undoubtedly the highlight was every lockdown week but, this year, I\u2019m looking to switch things up a little. Or a lot. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What better way to send off this sense of stasis than defying gravity and hurtling off on a wild and unpredictable course through the best theme parks<\/a> in LA. If you ever needed a reason to visit LA, here\u2019s four\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Six Flags Magic Mountain<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Best for: Rollercoasters<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does screaming yourself silly and adrenaline overdosing sound like the dream day out? Then look no further, Magic Mountain is the place for you. Six Flags boasts more rollercoasters than any other park on the planet with not one, not two, not three (\u2026you get the picture!) but nineteen <\/em><\/strong>different coasters spread across its acres. Buckle up and blast off into stomach churning corkscrews, loop-the-loops and daredevil drops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don\u2019t worry, if the words \u2018dangling\u2019, \u2018plummeting\u2019 and \u2018free-fall\u2019 don\u2019t fill you with glee, or you find the feeling of your heart in your mouth just generally unsavoury, there\u2019s still plenty of fun to be had! For low-key thrills there\u2019s plenty more rides, live shows and character meet-and-greets to keep you keep you busy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best for: Behind-the-scenes sneak-peak<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universal Studios really ups the game when it comes to studio tours. If you\u2019re expecting a sedate informational walk-through filming history you\u2019re in for a big, animatronic surprise. Duuuunnnn duun\u2026 duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnn dunnnn! (Spoiler alert) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A shark attack is only the start: come face to face with a tyrannosaurus rex, shelter from a tidal wave explosion and fight a hippogriff in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This highbred studio tour come theme park is a must on any LA itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pacific Park, Santa Monica Pier<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Best for: An iconic LA experience <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to white-knuckle thrills of the bigger parks, Santa Monica\u2019s century-old pier offers a nostalgic kiss-at-the-top-of-the-ferris-wheel <\/em>fairground experience. Open 24 hours a day 365 days a year, Pacific Park is the year-round photography destination; watch the sun melt into the Pacific Ocean on a sunset stroll or see the lights dance over the waves early into the morning. Admission is free but bring some cash for a round of whack-a-mole, a corndog and a ride on the world\u2019s only solar powered Ferris wheel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disneyland\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best for: Big kids to run wild <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What could beat a park filled with fantasy, adventure and magic? TWO parks filled with fantasy adventure and magic, or so it goes in LA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disneyland Park and neighbouring Disney California Adventure Park require multiple days if you want to cover all the areas. Toon Town, Adventureland and Galaxy\u2019s Edge are just a few of the highlights and, whatever you do, be sure not to miss the parade. Here, Mickey is known for his big ears\u2026and pyrotechnics! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, movie buff, big kid, adrenaline-junkie or traditionalist. Which one are you?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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