Top 5 Amusement Park Rides with the Highest Construction Costs

Amusement parks are places of entertainment enjoyed not only by children but also by adults. The variety of rides and games available makes them an ideal choice for a holiday.

Amusement parks began to emerge and develop in the 18th century. The concept of amusement parks draws from the funfairs and carnivals that have existed since the Middle Ages in Europe.

To this day, amusement parks have been built all over the world. According to therichest.com, these are five of the most expensive amusement park rides to build:

1. Test Track: Disney’s Epcot (Florida, USA) - US$300 million
2. Tower Of Terror: Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Florida, USA) - US$240 million
3. Radiator Springs Racers: Disney’s California Adventure (California, USA) - US$200 million
4. Harry Potter And The Forbidden Journey: Islands Of Adventure (Florida, USA) - US$200 million
5. Ratatouille: Disney Paris (France) - US$150 million

Test Track: Disney’s Epcot, located in Florida, USA, is the world's most expensive amusement park ride, costing US$300 million (approximately Rp4.34 trillion) to build.

Test Track has a reputation as the fastest ride at Walt Disney World. For visitors who dislike roller coasters, Test Track is a viable alternative. The ride reaches speeds of 104.6 kilometers per hour.

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