The best theme parks in the USA
The top 3 according to 1,677 votes from people: Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World, Florida) · Universal Islands of Adventure (Orlando) · Disneyland Park (Anaheim). (Updated Oct 23, 2025.)
From Disney and Universal to classic coaster parks: America's best theme parks by guest ratings, attendance and enthusiast rankings.
Top 10
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1
Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World, Florida)
The world's most visited theme park, with Cinderella Castle.
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Universal Islands of Adventure (Orlando)
Home of Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure and the VelociCoaster.
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Disneyland Park (Anaheim)
Walt Disney's original park, opened in 1955.
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4
Cedar Point (Ohio)
The 'Roller Coaster Capital of the World' on Lake Erie.
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Dollywood (Tennessee)
Dolly Parton's park in the Smoky Mountains, known for its food and wooden coasters.
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Knoebels Amusement Resort (Pennsylvania)
Free-admission family park with the Phoenix wooden coaster.
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Epic Universe (Orlando)
Universal's newest park, opened in May 2025, with Super Nintendo World and the Ministry of Magic.
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Disney's Hollywood Studios (Florida)
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land.
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Hersheypark (Pennsylvania)
Chocolate-themed park with world-class coasters.
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10
Universal Studios Florida
Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express to Islands of Adventure.
Candidates
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EPCOT (Florida)
World Showcase pavilions and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
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12
Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Virginia)
European-themed park often voted the most beautiful in the US.
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13
Silver Dollar City (Missouri)
1880s-themed park in Branson, Missouri, known for its crafts and coasters like Time Traveler.
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Comments (7)
Cedar Point is the roller coaster capital.
Epic Universe is incredible, the best new park in years.
Knoebels is the best free-entry park, and the food is cheap.
Cedar Point is a coaster paradise.
Dollywood and Silver Dollar City for southern charm.
Epic Universe is the best new park in years.
Epic Universe already in the top 6, it's incredible. The Ministry of Magic land!