What are the World's Worst Theme Parks?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of poorly designed or themed amusement parks, with participants sharing their opinions and humorous takes on various attractions that they consider to be the "world's worst." The scope includes personal anecdotes, fictional or exaggerated descriptions of parks, and commentary on unconventional attractions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes Grutas Park as a nostalgic experience of Stalinism, featuring themed food and attractions that reflect totalitarianism.
  • Another participant mentions Loveland, which aims to create a romantic atmosphere with unusual attractions like the Giant Stone Penis.
  • A different contribution highlights Dickens World, suggesting it offers a chance to experience historical squalor.
  • La Caminita Nocturna is presented as a unique and dangerous attraction where visitors simulate fleeing from Border Patrol agents in a dramatic setting.
  • One participant humorously suggests the Vermonster health spa, which employs unconventional and absurd methods for weight loss.
  • Another post compares English seaside resorts unfavorably to the previously mentioned parks, implying they are worse.
  • A participant introduces “Mysteries of the World,” a park themed around ancient cultures and extraterrestrial contact, while noting it is not a UFO park.
  • Coney Island's Waterboard Thrill Ride is mentioned as a notable ride, despite not being a theme park.
  • People's Park at Berkeley is brought up as an example of a park with a theme, though it does not fit the traditional theme park definition.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of humorous and critical opinions about different parks, with no clear consensus on which is the worst or what criteria should define a "bad" theme park. Multiple competing views and interpretations are present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes exaggerated and fictional elements, which may not reflect real parks or experiences. Participants rely on humor and personal anecdotes, leading to a lack of formal definitions or criteria for what constitutes a "worst" theme park.

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Readers interested in amusement parks, humor related to theme parks, or unconventional attractions may find this discussion engaging.

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A tour of the World's Worst Theme Parks

My favorites:

Grutas Park: "Step back into the halcyon days of Stalinism, experience the joys of Gulag life, immerse yourself in the warm embrace of totalitarianism -- and when you get a bit peckish, enjoy a tasty meal of "Nostalgija" borscht, "Deer's Eye" cocktail, and "Reminiscence" starch jelly in the cafe. "

Loveland: "To get nervous couples in the mood for procreation, the park invites visitors to "appreciate the natural beauty of love," with attractions such as Breast Mountains, Giant Stone Penis, and the masturbation bike. "

Dickens World: I think the best part of this would be the chance to experience the squalor of a 1800's public restroom.

But my absolutely definite favorite is:

La Caminita Nocturna: "For well-heeled denizens of Mexico City and a few foreign tourists, it's a chance to see how the other half lives. Border Patrol agents emerge out of the darkness in pickup trucks, sirens blaring, firing guns loaded with blanks -- while visitors run for cover, ducking behind cacti, and scrambling under fences. "
 
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Good one Bob!
 
And let's not forget the Vermonster health spa. Their weight-loss program involves slathering you in bacon grease and running you past a bear cave. (Larry, Darryl, and Darryl, prop.)
 
Obviously none of you have ever been to an English seaside resort - Stalin world, luxury!
 
Housed in replica pyramids, Indian temples and golden planets, “Mysteries of the World” showcases past cultures and their possible contact with extraterrestrials.

Von Däniken’s books, including “Chariots of the Gods”, argue that knowledge gained through contact with aliens enabled the ancient Egyptians, for example, to construct their giant pyramids.

However, the author told swissinfo: “This is not a UFO park.”

Good thing. UFO parking is a real bugger.
 
Coney Island's Waterboard Thrill Ride [not a park, but a heck of a ride]

Waterboarding_Ride_Coney_Island_1.jpg

http://weirdnews.about.com/od/weirdphotos/ss/Waterboarding_R.htm
 
People's Park at Berkeley! Although it isn't technically a "theme park", it's certainly a park with a theme.