This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that have occurred in 2012. These various lists are not exhaustive.
United States Aquatica San Antonio – May 19, replaced the former Lost Lagoon water park.
United States Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier – Summer
People's Republic of China Happy Valley, Wuhan – April 29
Malaysia Legoland Malaysia – September 15
Alabama Adventure » Splash Adventure
The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom » Great Escape
Boomerang Bay » Soak City
Disney's California Adventure » Disney California Adventure
Alabama Adventure – Adrenaline Family Entertainment » General Attractions LLC
The Beach – Unknown » Adventure Holdings LLC
Knott's Soak City (San Diego) – Cedar Fair Entertainment Company » SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
England Chessington World of Adventures – 25th birthday
France Disneyland Paris – 20th birthday
Netherlands Efteling – 60th birthday
United States Epcot – 30th birthday
France Futuroscope – 25th birthday
United States Kings Island – 40th birthday
Canada La Ronde – 45th birthday
Australia Luna Park, Melbourne – 100th birthday
Italy Mirabilandia – 20th birthday
Hong Kong Ocean Park Hong Kong – 35th birthday
United States Six Flags Fiesta Texas – 20th birthday
United States Six Flags Over Georgia – 45th birthday
France Walt Disney Studios Park – 10th birthday
This section list the top 25 largest amusement parks worldwide in order of annual attendance in 2012.
The 2012 Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were held at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Mitch Hawker's Best Roller Coaster Poll is yet to be held for 2012.