Majaland Kownaty is Poland's first theme park inspired by the popular character Bee Mai. Opened in 2018, it quickly won the hearts of the youngest children and their parents. The park is divided into three themed zones: the Mai Zone, the Water Zone and the Green Zone. Visitors can enjoy 26 different attractions, including the 'Maja Express' roller coaster, which delights even older children. A unique feature of the park is the opportunity to meet favorite characters - Maja the Bee and her friend Gucia, who regularly appear in the park and pose for photos with children. With a combination of outdoor and indoor attractions, Majaland Kownaty is the perfect place for a family outing regardless of the weather.

Majaland Warsaw, the little brother of Majaland Kownaty, opened in 2022 in Góraszka, a suburb of Warsaw. This year-round indoor amusement park offers similar attractions to its predecessor, but with a few unique additions. One of them is the 'Wickie the Viking' zone, inspired by the adventures of a young Viking, which attracts older children. The history of this place is fascinating - it was created in response to the huge interest in the first Majaland and is part of a larger network of theme parks owned by the Belgian Plopsa group. Also noteworthy is the fact that all the attractions are designed for parents and children to play together, fostering family bonds.

Legendaria Śląskie Wesołe Miasteczko is the oldest amusement park in Poland, operating continuously since 1959. In 2018, it underwent a major modernization, changing its name to Legendia and introducing theming based on Silesian legends. Today the park boasts more than 40 attractions, including the spectacular 'Lech Coaster' roller coaster, which has been recognized as one of the best of its kind in Europe. Interestingly, the park is home to the historic 1985 'Cyclone' roller coaster, which has been painstakingly restored and is a sentimental journey for parents who themselves rode it as children. In winter, the park turns into Winter Legendia - a magical land with thousands of lights and special seasonal attractions.

Mandoria Amusement Park is the youngest of the presented facilities, opened in 2021 in Rzgow near Lodz. This unique theme park transports visitors to a Renaissance trading town, where they can feel like 16th century merchants. The entire space has been designed as a covered town, making it possible to play all year round, regardless of weather conditions. There are more than 20 attractions on 15,000 sq m, including the family roller coaster 'Mercantile', the interactive dark ride 'Basilisk' and the carousel 'Flower Carousel'. Mandoria stands out for its extraordinary attention to detail - each building, store or restaurant has been designed in accordance with Renaissance aesthetics, and park employees wear stylized period costumes, which enhances the impression of being transported back in time.

JuraPark Krasiejów is a unique place on the map of Poland, where science meets entertainment. Established in 2010 on the site of a former clay mine, where numerous fossils of Triassic reptiles and amphibians were discovered. This fact makes the park exceptionally authentic - visitors walk on the site of actual paleontological excavations! More than 250 life-size models of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals are spread over 40 hectares. The park's greatest pride is the model of Silesaurus opolensis - a dinosaurromorph just discovered in Krasiejów, which changed scientists' previous views on dinosaur evolution. In addition to an educational path, the park offers the Tunnel of Time - a multimedia journey through the history of the universe, a 3D Prehistoric Oceanarium and an Amusement Park with numerous attractions for children. There is also a Paleontology Pavilion on the grounds, where visitors can observe the work of scientists at an actual excavation site.

The Bałtów Tourist Complex is a pioneer among Polish dinosaur parks, operating since 2004. It was created thanks to the passion of local entrepreneurs who invested in the development of the small village of Bałtów, turning it into a tourist pearl of the Świętokrzyskie region. The history of the place is inspiring - before the park was built, Bałtów was a village in crisis with high unemployment, today it is a vibrant tourist center, providing employment for the local community. The complex consists of several thematic zones: JuraPark with more than 100 dinosaur models, the Prehistoric Oceanarium, the Bałtów Animal Park (where you can see, among other things, a herd of American buffalo), Sabathowka (a witch village referring to local legends about the Witch Mountain) and the Amusement Park with numerous attractions for children. In winter, the complex turns into the Santa Claus Village and the Bałtów Ski Slope.

ZAUROLANDIA FAMILY PARK OF ENTERTAINMENT in Rogów is an intimate theme park that combines paleontological education with active entertainment. Founded in 2012 by a dinosaur enthusiast who started with a few models in a backyard garden, today the park covers several hectares and offers more than 100 life-size reconstructions of prehistoric reptiles. A unique feature of Zaurolandia is its location - the park is located in a picturesque forest, which creates an exceptionally realistic setting for the dinosaur exhibit. Visitors can feel like they are in a real Jurassic forest! In addition to an educational path with dinosaurs, the park offers numerous entertainment attractions: mini golf, rope park, eurobungee, inflatables and a 7D cinema. An interesting feature is the opportunity to excavate fossils with your own hands in a specially prepared paleontological dig.

Inwałd Park - 5 Theme Parks is an entertainment and educational complex that combines several different attractions. At the heart of the complex is the Miniature Park 'World of Dreams' with faithful replicas of the world's most famous buildings in 1:25 scale. Tourists can admire the Colosseum, the Acropolis, the Chinese Wall or the Eiffel Tower, among others. The history of this place dates back to 2007, when a local entrepreneur, inspired by similar facilities in Western Europe, decided to create a miniature park in Poland. Over time, the complex grew to include other attractions: Warownia Inwałd (a medieval stronghold with craft workshops), Dinosaur Park, Luna Park (an amusement park) and Mini Zoo. A unique element is the opportunity to participate in demonstrations of medieval knight fights and workshops of ancient crafts, which is a living history lesson for the youngest.

Magic Gardens is Poland's first theme park of fairy tales and legends, opened in 2014 in the picturesque area of Janowiec-on-Vistula. The park stands out for its lack of typical amusement park equipment - instead offering an immersive experience in a fairy tale world. On 18 hectares, 13 themed lands inhabited by fairy tale characters, such as the Mordles, Bulwarks and Slime Fairies, have been created. Each of these characters has a story that makes up the park's cohesive mythology. The creators of Magic Gardens, inspired by Slavic folklore and local nature, have created a place where children can experience magic in a natural setting. A unique element of the park is the rich vegetation - more than 20,000 plants, including rare species of trees and flowers, create a truly magical setting. Instead of mechanical merry-go-rounds, children can play on creative playgrounds integrated with nature, such as Dwarf Village and Dwarf Castle.

The New Holland Family Amusement Park is a unique combination of horticultural education and entertainment. Established in 2007 in Elblag, the park initially functioned as a garden center with demonstration gardens. Over time, the owners expanded operations to create a Dutch-inspired entertainment complex. The park's name alludes to the region's historical ties with the Netherlands - in the 17th century Dutch settlers (the so-called Hollanders) came to Zulawy to drain the wetlands. Today, the 30-hectare site features themed gardens with thousands of flowers (including an impressive collection of tulips), a mini zoo, playgrounds and numerous water attractions. A distinctive feature of the park are authentic Dutch windmills and water canals, on which you can sail boats. The park is famous for its seasonal festivals, such as the Tulip Festival in spring and Pumpkin Vertigo in autumn.

Comparing the amusement parks shown, there are several important differences that will help families choose the place best suited to their needs. In terms of size and number of attractions, the largest facilities are Legendia Śląskie Wesołe Miasteczko and Bałtowski Tourist Complex, which offer all-day entertainment with dozens of different attractions. Majaland Kownaty, Majaland Warszawa and Mandoria, on the other hand, stand out for their ability to entertain regardless of the weather thanks to their covered areas. For families with young children (3-7 years old), the best choice would be Majaland and Magic Gardens, which offer gentle attractions and fairy-tale themes. Older children (ages 8-12) will appreciate the more thrilling rides at Legendia and the educational aspects of the dinosaur parks. Teens will find the most adrenaline at Legendia, which offers the most extreme roller coasters.

In terms of price, the cheapest option is the smaller parks like Zaurolandia and New Holland (prices in the 'cheap' category), while the largest complexes like Legendia and the Bałtów Tourist Complex fall into the 'expensive' category. Majaland and Mandoria theme parks offer prices in the 'medium' category. It is worth noting the seasonality - some parks, such as Magic Gardens and New Holland, operate only from spring to autumn, while Majaland, Mandoria and Legendia (to a limited extent) operate all year round. As for educational value, the highest rated are JuraPark Krasiejów, Bałtowski Tourist Complex and Inwałd Park, which combine entertainment with imparting knowledge of history, paleontology or architecture. For families who value contact with nature, the best choice will be Magic Gardens and New Holland, where attractions harmoniously interact with the surrounding nature.