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8 Odd Theme Parks

Disneyland not doing it for you anymore? How about visiting a Charles Dickens theme park, or an all-you-can-eat chocolate paradise instead? Indulge in the unusual, take a step off the beaten path, and check out the world’s strangest theme parks.

by Visnja Milidragovic for readersdigest.ca

1. Dollywood, Tennessee

Tennessee’s Dollywood is a testament to the unpredictable weather of the region, with rides named Barnstormer, Timber Tower, and Tennessee Tornado, which takes screaming patrons down a 128-foot drop in ore cars. There are also water rides to cool you down, like Daredevil Falls, which features a river escape from spinning saw blades concluded with a refreshing plunge into logjam-filled waters.

Dollywood is also a testament to anyone who’s ever dreamed of naming a place after themselves. Any guesses? Dollywood is owned by none other than famed country singer Dolly Parton! Dolly grew up in Tennessee and even installed a full-time chaplain who leads Sunday morning church services at the park’s chapel.

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    Hershey World sound the best! And thern Dolly world....

    Submitted by Marie Hine on Fri. 2011-08-12 7:08am

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