Were there any theme parks before Disneyland?

Yes, there were theme parks before Disneyland. The earliest known example of a theme park is Bakken, located in Klampenborg, Denmark. It was established in 1583 and is still in operation today.

Other notable theme parks that predate Disneyland include:

- Vauxhall Gardens (London, England, 1661)

- Tivoli Gardens (Copenhagen, Denmark, 1843)

- Prater (Vienna, Austria, 1766)

- Luna Park (Coney Island, United States, 1903)

- Dreamland (Coney Island, United States, 1904)

- Steeplechase Park (Coney Island, United States, 1897)