Disney Fails To Crack Top 10 U.S. Theme Parks List

Every year, USA Today polls its readers and has them choose the top theme parks in the U.S.

You might think to see Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, or Universal Studios Hollywood on that list, but this year, none of those theme parks showed up in the top 10. Keep reading to find out which U.S. theme parks DID make the USA Today list.

The top theme park in the U.S., according to USA Today readers and editors, is Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. The park has a late 1800s mining town theme and gets about 2 million visitors every year. It is also home to the world’s fastest, steepest, and tallest spinning roller coaster, the Time Traveler.

The second most loved theme park in the U.S. is Knoebels in Elysburg, PA. This theme park is free to enter and requires old-school tickets for each attraction. It’s also home to one of the most popular wooden roller coasters in the U.S. In addition, the pizza at Knoebels is supposedly legendary.

Coming in third is Lost Island Theme Park in Waterloo, Iowa. This theme park is themed around a tropical island with attractions that appeal to the whole family. It’s also designed around a lake, so it’s easy to get around, too.

So did any Orlando theme parks make the cut? Well, SeaWorld Orlando came in fifth place, with a mention of its thrill rides like Manta and its hyper coaster, Mako. Plus, the park has a Sesame Street-themed area for little ones.