There's something sincerely magical about going to an amusement park as a child and riding your favorite roller coaster, and these imaginative theme park ideas are perfect for anyone looking for a more specifically themed playground.
While Disney World and Universal Studios are synonymous with fun and exciting theme parks, they often feature rides and attractions that mainly cater to children and youths. These inventive theme park ideas however, feature all sorts of nerdy and creative references that will surely attract adults and adventure seekers. From Star Trek-inspired amusement parks to those that are conceptually underwater, these creative ideas will certainly stretch your imagination as to what we would normally consider a theme park.
If you're interested in what kind of attractions may come about in the future, then these quirky and unique theme park ideas will definitely have you amazed.
40 Imaginative Theme Park Ideas
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LED Theme Parks
The i-City in Malaysia Just Took Christmas to a Whole New Level
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$40 Million Thrill Rides
Takabisha in Japan is the World's Steepest Roller Coaster
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Fun-Focused Workplaces
The Davison Inventionland Office Looks like One Giant Theme Park
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Bizarre Theme Parks
The Isgyvenimo Drama Soviet Bunker
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Manmusement Parks
The Maennerspielplatz is Like Disneyland for Dudes
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Buddhist-Themed Amusement Park
Suoi Tien Park
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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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Evil Theme Parks for Marketing
Tiger Balm Gardens (Haw Par Villa) in Singapore
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Radioactive Theme Parks
Wunderland Kalkar is Built on an Old Nuclear Power Plant
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Automaker Theme Parks (UPDATE)
Ferrari World UAE Officially Opens Its Doors
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Toy Block Hotels
Legoland Hotel is Unveiled to the Delight of all Toy Fanatics
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Geeky Gamer Parks
The Joyland World Theme Park is a Tribute to Warcraft and Starcraft Players
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Ancient Rome Theme Parks
Disneyland of Italy
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Colorful Cartoonish Structures
The Comic and Animation Museum Embraces Modernity and Tradition
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Eco Theme Parks
Environmentaland Opens Its Doors in Hollywood
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Ghostly Theme Park Portraits
The Architizer Abandoned Amusement Park Series is Sadly Nostalgic
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Litigious Amusement Parks
Joyland Opens Its Doors, Despite Legal Concerns
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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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Militia Theme Parks
'Drive a Tank' is Probably the Best Amusement Park Ever
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Sci-Fi Robot Parks
Robot Land Amusement Park Set for South Korea
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Redneck Amusement Parks
The Human Slingshot and Other DIY Backyard Rides
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Surreal Amusement Parks
Escape from Everyday Routine into 'DreamCity' by Anoek Steketee
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Ghostly Global Wonderlands
Dubai Festival City Announces Plans for Casper Theme Park
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Green Theme Parks
'Gaia: The Living World' by AECOM is Set for Seoul, Korea
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Self-Sustaining Future Farms
Oogst 1000 Wonderland Can Entertain Up to 1,000 People per Day
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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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Trekkie Attractions
The Star Trek Resort is Beaming in Twenty-Third Century Theme Parks
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Carnival Therapy Mockumentaries
The Centrifuge Brain Project by Till Nowak Trials Impossible Rides
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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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Rollercoasters for Babies
The Giant Gurgle
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Construction Site Theme Parks
The Diggerland Amusement Park Looks Surprisingly Fun
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Interactive Technology Coasters
The Space Fantasy Ride is Getting the Multi-Touch 3D Experience
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Alienesque Auto Theme Parks
Ferrari World To House the World's Fastest Roller Coaster
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Destructive Digital Theme Parks
Sims Meets Roller Coaster Tycoon in this Augmented Reality Video
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Galactic Amusement Park Editorials
The 'Lost in Blackpool' Editorial Includes Futuristic Fashion
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Hypnotic Theme Parks
Chessington Offers Professional Help for Scared Parents
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Futuristic Igloos
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Contemporary Crater Architecture
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Vacationing Boat Homes
The Cocoa Island Resort Will Provide a One-of-a-Kind Experience
Sanrio Theme Parks
This Hello Kitty Kawaii Paradise is an Adorable Catty Getaway
Colorfully Layered Cafes
The Mocha Mojo Coffeehouse Looks Like a Playful LEGO Land
Miniature Ocean Resorts
The Laamu Six Senses Offers a Tranquil Stay on a Tiny Island
Luxury Hotel Expansions
The W Retreat Bali is a Visual Stunner
Skinless Cartoon Depictions
The Disney Daytime Cartoon Characters Were Stripped Down by the Artist
Luxurious Stone Hotels
Fasano Luxury Hotels Opens Las Piedras in Uruguay
Humanizing Futurist Interiors
The Euromobil IT-IS Kitchen Makes Cutting-Edge Cozy
Showroom Auto Scanners
The Volvo X-Ray App Gives Users a Complete View of the Vehicle
Futuristic Beach-Side Editorials
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Gamer-Avatar Comparisons
Alter Ego by Robbie Cooper is an In-Depth Look at Gamer Icons
Stylish Sustainable Resorts
The Home Hotel in Buenos Aires is a Pioneer in Eco Hospitality
Theme Park-Inspired Homes
This Boulder City, Nevada Home Has Waterslide and Caves
Collapsing Cube Architecture
The Taipei City Museum of Art Looks Like Its Caving In
Futuristically Oversized Editorials
The Glamour Netherlands June 2013 Shoot Features Quirine Engel
Building Block Satchels
The LEGO Bag by Luxford St. is Practical Geeky Chic
Sci-Fi Egyptian Catalogs
The Emma Mulholland Spaced Out Collection Features Futuristic Sphinxes
Magnificent Mountainside Hotels
Pimalai Resort and Spa is a Breathtaking Cliffside Retreat
Beautiful Butch Buildings
The Clyfford Still Museum is a Simple Yet Imposing Structure
Augmented Reality Lenses
Innovega iOptik Contacts Will Let You See Multiple Images
Underground Theme Parks
The Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland is Futuristic
RPG-Inspired Interiors
A Gaming Couple Designs a World of Warcraft Bathroom
Loopy Lumber Interiors
The Nautilus Project is Organically Sophisticated and Elegant
Clear Collapsible Computers
The Thomas Laenner Transparent Tablet Concept is Stunning
Radioactive Theme Parks
Wunderland Kalkar is Built on an Old Nuclear Power Plant
Elemental Healing Resorts
The Fivelements Bali Resort Offers Sacred Arts and Raw Food
Sci-Fi Landscape Recreations
Amusement Magazine Brings Tron Legacy into the Real World
Interactive Fashion Gaming
‘Catwalk Countdown' by Full Frontal Fashion Will Blow You A
Erotically Themed Resorts
The Hotel Reina Roja in Mexico is Both Naughty and Nice
Automaker Theme Parks (UPDATE)
Ferrari World UAE Officially Opens Its Doors
Boldly Timeless Fashion
The Rumours Magazine 'Marina' Editorial Stars a Red-Headed Marina Serbul
Egg-Shaped Skyscrapers
The Envision Green Hotel Operates Like a Wind Tower
Sorbet-Colored Interiors
The Twisted Frozen Yoghurt is Edgy, Quirky and Bright
Stacking Block Phone Cases
TinkerBrick Lets You Pile On LEGO Blocks to Create Your Own Design
Mishmashed Comic Book Drawings
Abraham Lopez Creates Batman Drawings While Combining Disney Park
Geeky Gamer Parks
The Joyland World Theme Park is a Tribute to Warcraft and Starcraft Players
Fairy Tale Castle Hotels
London's St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is the Epitome of Fantasy Luxury
Disguised Eco Towers
The Tower of Power Features 2,000 Wind Turbines in its Design
Arterial Gallery Architecture
The 'Uncaged' Whitney Museum Brings the Built World to Life
Thousand-Foot Eco Towers
The Solar Universe is a Proposed Sustainable Tower in Miami
Digital Gamer Art
Miroslav Petrov Portraits Channel Virtual Influences
Interactive Virtual World Simulators
The Canon Mixed Reality System is Amazingly Realistic
Life-Sized Hobbit Home Replicas
The LEGO Hobbit Hole is Big Enough to Step Inside
Historical Contemporary Buildings
The Ribera del Duero Headquarters Features a Surprise Entrance
Gaming Animation Comparisons
HTML5 vs Flash Games Breaks Down The Two Formats
Smartphone Gamer Peripherals
The Xappr Gun Offers a More Portable and Realistic Experience
Obstruction-Free Museums
The Art Museum Gosta Demonstrates Spacial Innovation
Ghostly Theme Park Portraits
The Architizer Abandoned Amusement Park Series is Sadly Nostalgic
Rustic Luxury Hotels
Le Lodge Park in Paris is the Ultimate Ski-Lover's Destination
Metallic-Skinned Editorials
The Flair Magazine May 2013 Photoshoot Stars Kristina Salinovic
Avian App Infographics
The Likability of Angry Birds by The Oatmeal Explains the Cute Critters
Litigious Amusement Parks
Joyland Opens Its Doors, Despite Legal Concerns
Helium Balloon Towers
'Floating Observatories' is a Floating Taiwanese Tower
Giant Eco Skyscrapers
Dubai's Blooming Tower Collects Water to Generate Energy
Futuristic Historical Hubs
The Space Race Museum Memorializes the Quest to Outer Space
Building Block Mancessories
Customize the Suit and its Accessories with LEGO Cuff Links
Online Sci-Fi Show Promos
Battlestar Galactica Online Game Pays Homage to TV Series
Towering Theme Parks
Ju-Hyun Kim's Awesome Design is More Than Just a Tall Tale
Paradise Theme Parks
The Lost World of Tambun is Like a Real-Life Jurassic Park
Luxury Vacation Rentals
Travel En Vogue Helps Vacationers Rent Luxury Condo Suites
Solar Flower Towers
'London Urban Oasis' Showcases the Beauty of Green Technology
Virtual Reality GPS Devices
'Cyber Navi' by Pioneer Combines Mario Kart Racing with Car Navigation
Beaten Avian Depictions
Angry Birds by Scooterek Has the Gang Bruised and Sore
Geek-Chic Crossover Apparel
This World of Lovecraft Tee Fuses Warcraft With Prolific Author
Eco Sanctuary Resorts
The Pestana Troia Resort is Scenic and Green
14 Offbeat Amusement Parks
From Sanrio Theme Parks to Construction Site Theme Parks
Vibrant Interactive Interiors
Manual Gautrand Brings New Meaning to a Historical Building
Toy Brick Light Fixtures
The LEGO Lamp is an Expensive Way to Recapture Your Youth
Anime Hotel Rooms
The Neon Genesis Evangelion Hotel Room Lets You Live the Giant Robot Life
Black Market Disney Guides
Rich Parents Hire Disabled People so Their Kids Can Skip Lines
Icy Club Interiors
The Cienna Ultralounge Will Offer a Cool Spot for Hot Summer Days
Modern Faceted Mausoleums
The Panteon Nube Looks like a Contemporary Ice Cave
Retro Avian Art
Pixel Angry Birds Takes the Popular Mobile Game Back in Time
11 Angry Birds Fashion Finds
From Fiery Avian Headgear to Social Gaming Gowns
Folding Building Block Novels
The LEGO Pop-Up Book Forms the Japanese Todai-ji Temple
Shopping-Sports Hybrid Arenas
The New Golden State Warriors Arena Includes Many Services
Building Block Containers
The LEGO Mini Box 4 is Great for Gift Giving and Keepsakes
Coiling Cone Architecture
The Spiral Garden Museum is a Cultural Creation Fit for Kids
Algae-Covered Architecture
The 'Tower of Droplets' was Built to Produce Biofuel
Zero-Gravity Roller Coasters
BRC Imagination Arts Designs a Vomit Comet for Theme Parks
Sophisticated Luxury Hotels
The House Hotel is a Slice of Lavish Class in the Heart of Istanbul
$14,500 Toy Blocks
The Lego Employee Brick is One-of-a-Kind
Couture Hotel Renovations
Maison Martin Margiela Reinvents the Maison Champs-Elysees
Educational Theme Parks
The New AIDES Ad Illustrates that Condoms Allow You to Have Fun Longer
Floating Mini Cities
The Green Float Concept Uses Renewable Energy To Float
Mobile Game Crossovers
Angry Birds Facebook Edition is Coming Soon
Luxury Hotel Reproductions
Beijing's 1.3 Billion Dollar Hotel to Mimic Dubai's 'Burj Khalifa'
App-Inspired Theme Parks
Sarkanniemi in Tampere, Finland Will Open Angry Birds Land
Grassy Snakelike Structures
The B iConic-Montecito Heights is Inspired by a Transport Network
Trekkie Attractions
The Star Trek Resort is Beaming in Twenty-Third Century Theme Parks
Zodiac Resorts
Villa Mahapala Hotel in Bali is Serious About Star Signs
Special-Needs Theme Parks
Morgon's Wonderland is Fun for Everyone
Monarchic Theme Parks
Seibu Amusement Park Lets Guests Play King for a Day
Expressive Avian Tablet Covers
The Angry Birds iPad Case Protects Devices with a Quirky Attitude
Hexagonal Wind Towers
The Zena Wind Tower Can Generate Wind Energy From any Direction
Augmented Reality Companions
A Virtual Date with Hatsune Miku Provides Curious Companionship
Santa Avian Ornaments
The Angry Birds Christmas Tree Decoration Decks the Halls in Festive Fury
MMORPG Physics Analyses
'Azeroth: A Small Problem' Deconstructs 'World Of Warcraft' Paradoxes
Augmented Reality Cooking
This 3D Pan Stimulator Will Help You Create Perfect Meals Every Time
Augmented Reality Gloves
T(ether) Allows People to Collaborate in a Virtual Space
Western Culture-Worshipping Photos
Kotama Bouabane Takes on Copycat Culture in China
Male-Mocking Documentaries
'Random At Best' Takes a Look at the Male Douche
Avian-Slinging USBs
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Funny Entrepreneur Mockumentaries
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Destructive Digital Theme Parks
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Heart-Melting Holiday Ads
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Galactic Amusement Park Editorials
The 'Lost in Blackpool' Editorial Includes Futuristic Fashion
Gilded Thrill Rides
A Golden Royal Roller Coaster Has Been Given to Will and Kate
Self-Sustaining Roller Coasters
The Toyota Prius Rollercoaster Creates and Collects Energy
Phallic Food Videos
Tenacious D 'Low Hangin’ Fruit' Music Video Pops Cherries