The top 10 theme parks in Europe, based on attendance in 1996:
Park: Disneyland Paris
Location: Marne la Vallee, France
Attractions: Varied attractions and themes
Visitors (in millions): 11.7
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Park: Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Location: Blackpool, England
Attractions: Traditional and high-tech rides
Visitors (in millions): 7.5
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Park: Tivoli Gardens
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Attractions: Gardens, rides, concerts, fireworks
Visitors (in millions): 3.1
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Park: De Efteling
Location: Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Attractions: Fairy-tale forest and rides
Visitors (in millions): 3.0
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Park: Alton Towers
Location: North Staffordshire, England
Attractions: Roller coasters and gardens
Visitors (in millions): 2.7
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Park: Port Aventura
Location: Salou, Spain
Attractions: Train, boat and thrill rides
Visitors (in millions): 2.7
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Park: Europa Park
Location: Rust, Germany
Attractions: Lavishly themed areas
Visitors (in millions): 2.5
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Park: Liseberg
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Attractions: Rides and historic buildings
Visitors (in millions): 2.4
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Park: Gardaland
Location: Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy
Attractions: Traditional rides and virtual visits to historic sites
Visitors (in millions): 2.4
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Park: Bakken
Location: Klampenborg,Denmark
Attractions: Carnival atmosphere
Visitors (in millions): 2.1
Source: Amusement Business magazine