One Disney Park Is A Top Theme Park In the US, Universal Ranks Best In the World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

When you ask someone to think of top theme parks, it wouldn’t be all that surprising to hear them mention Disney World’s four incredible Parks — Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom. They may also mention Universal Studious, and maybe even SeaWorld. And while us Disney fans think there is no better place to vacation than a Disney Park, it seems that most people don’t even rank Disney as a top theme park in the world or even the United States.

The travel site Tripadvisor recently came out with its rankings for top theme parks in both the United States and around the world and out of all of its theme parks, Disney only had one rank on the Best in the U.S. list. and none ranked globally. Universal Studios, however, not only had several Parks rank on the best in the U.S. list, but also ranked as one of the top theme parks in the world.

Universal Orlando

According to Tripadvisor, the following are the top theme parks in the U.S.

1. Dollywood: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
2. Universal’s Islands of Adventure: Orlando
3. Magic Kingdom Park: Orlando
4. Universal Studios Hollywood: Los Angeles
5. Universal Studios Florida: Orlando
6. Silver Dollar City: Branson, Missouri
7. Funland: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
8. Fun Spot America: Kissimmee, Florida
9. Santa’s Village: Jefferson, New Hampshire
10. Busch Gardens: Tampa, Florida

While there are a number of Orlando theme parks that made it on the list of best theme parks in the United States, only one Universal Park made it to the top ten list for best global amusement parks. Zero Disney Parks made the global list.

1. Siam Park: Adeje, Spain
2. Puy du Fou: Les Epesses, France
3. Beto Carrero World: Penha, Brazil
4. Puy du Fou España: Toledo, Spain
5. The Milky Way Adventure Park: Clovelly, United Kingdom
6. Hot Park: Rio Quente, Brazil
7. Waterbom Bali: Kuta, Indonesia
8. Dollywood: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
9. Universal’s Islands of Adventure: Orlando
10. Parque Terra Mágica Florybal: Canela, Brazil

According to Tripadvisor, the top theme parks were picked based on Guest reviews for the experiences, tours, activities, and attractions that each theme park offers. While Disney may not have had a lot of top rankings, this list definitely gives people a ton of other great recommendations when it comes to theme parks they may want to experience!

Magic Kingdom Takes First on Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Amusement Parks

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

It’s no surprise to us Disney fans, but we’re still excited to share the news that Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom takes first place in Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Amusement Parks 2020 Travelers’ Choice Award!

Tripadvisor’s rankings have come out and Magic Kingdom is nestled beautifully at the top listed with the statement: “If you can only see one park, it should be the Magic Kingdom”.

The site goes on so share, “Fairytale dreams come true for children of all ages at Magic Kingdom Park. Delight in classic attractions, enchanting fireworks, musical parades and beloved Disney Characters across 6 whimsical lands. See fantasy become a reality as you explore Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Main Street, U.S.A. areas. Zoom through space, become a swashbuckling pirate and watch fireworks light up the sky over Cinderella Castle.”

Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios also make the top 25 list, as well as Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in California. Here’s the full 25 parks ranked below as shared by Tripadvisor:

  1. Magic Kingdom Park, Orlando, FL
  2. Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando, FL
  3. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Orlando, FL
  4. Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, FL
  5. Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
  6. Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN
  7. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA
  8. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Orlando, FL
  9. Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO
  10. Disney California Adventure Park, Anaheim, CA
  11. Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay, WI
  12. Fun Spot America, Kissimmee, FL
  13. Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA
  14. Santa’s Village, Jefferson, NH
  15. Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester, NY
  16. Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL
  17. Funland, Rehoboth Beach, DE
  18. Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, PA
  19. Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH
  20. Silverwood Theme Park, Athol, ID
  21. Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
  22. Nickelodeon Universe, Bloomington, MN
  23. Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
  24. Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
  25. LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad, CA

Way to go Magic Kingdom! Truly, if you can only visit ONE park… it’s the place to be.