Europe
By Lucas Aykroyd
Head to the Old World for your next family getaway to make new memories at the continent’s most amazing theme parks For North Americans, Disneyland and Universal Orlando are perennial family-friendly magnets, but even more fun and adventure awaits at European theme parks. From wild roller coaster rides and wacky encounters with famous cartoon characters to whimsical gardens and wonderful dining experiences, there’s something for all ages. Though Europe is known largely for art and culture, it also has some exciting theme parks families can enjoy together. FINLAND If you love the new Moominvalley cartoon TV series, which includes the voices of Taron Egerton and Kate Winslet, plan a summer visit to Moominworld. Situated on an island adjacent to Naantali, it immerses visitors in the surreal 8
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storylines of the small, hippo-like creatures invented by Finnish children’s author Tove Jansson. Explore the turreted, blue Moomin House, watch Moomin stage plays at Theatre Emma, and savour the Peculiar Café’s freshly baked cinnamon buns. Hockey fans attending the 2022 IIHF World Hockey Championship next May can also compare the thrills of Taiga, Finland’s tallest (52 metres) and longest (1,104 metres) roller coaster, at Helsinki’s Linnanmäki, and Hype, the first triple-launch coaster for Nordic countries, at Tampere’s Särkänniemi.
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