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  • I liked Europe's Tivoli Gardens theme park better than Disney World, and I'm from Florida. Here are 10 reasons why.

I liked Europe's Tivoli Gardens theme park better than Disney World, and I'm from Florida. Here are 10 reasons why.

Lana KatsarosMar 11, 2023, 18:03 IST

The author visited Tivoli Gardens in Denmark with her family.Lana Katsaros

  • My family of three visited one of the oldest theme parks in the world, Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens.
  • The green spaces blew me away, and I found it to be more affordable and low-key than Disney World.
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Growing up in Florida, theme parks and Disney were often a part of special celebrations.

Performers entertain visitors at Cinderella Castle in Florida's Walt Disney World Resort.Ted Shaffrey, File/AP Photo

I've visited Tivoli Gardens twice, and both times it gave me the impression of a country-club version of Disney World.

The author visited Tivoli Gardens twice with her family, once in the summer and fall.Lana Katsaros
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My experience of Tivoli was that it's smaller, less complicated, and less character-driven than Disney World.

The author thought Tivoli Gardens had a more low-key vibe than Disney World.Lana Katsaros

I thought the ticket prices were extremely reasonable, especially compared to the Disney parks.

Tivoli Gardens' ticket prices were much lower than Disney World's.Lana Katsaros
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Another perk of the tickets at Tivoli was that we didn't have to pay extra to go on rides unless we wanted to.

The author's family on a ride at Tivoli.Lana Katsaros

At Tivoli, we didn't experience the parking drama that's been typical for us at other parks.

It was easy to get to and from Tivoli without the hassle of driving or finding parking.Lana Katsaros
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Introverts like me will love the absence of character interactions and parades while exploring the park.

Live entertainment at Tivoli was more relaxed and less extravagant than at Disney.Lana Katsaros

I was impressed with the dining at Tivoli, especially since we never experienced waits or long lines during our visit.

The theme park had a food hall, multiple restaurants, and other stands serving quality food.Lana Katsaros
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I thought the park's ride selection was impressive, with both whimsical options and coasters for thrill-seekers.

Tivoli Gardens has over 30 rides and attractions as of March 2023.Lana Katsaros

Tivoli's rides had minimal lines and wait times, so my family was able to ride favorite rides over and over, which isn't often doable with long lines at Disney parks.

There were very few lines or wait times for rides at Tivoli.Lana Katsaros
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The gift shops weren't at the end of every ride, but they did have knick-knacks that I thought were tasteful and traditional.

The theme park had 11 gift shops selling unique, regionally inspired handicrafts.Lana Katsaros

The relaxed, whimsical vibe of Tivoli made me never want to leave.

Tivoli's design and layout was easy to navigate.Lana Katsaros
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My family's second trip to Tivoli confirmed for me that I preferred the unique, garden-themed park to Disney World — even though they're very different.

Tivoli was more affordable, easy to get to, and enjoyable for the author's family.Lana Katsaros
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