Disneyland
Anaheim, CA · Walt's original · 1955
Walt Disney's original Magic Kingdom. The first Disney park, opened by Walt himself.
33.8121, -117.9190
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Map of Top US Theme Parks
From Disney World to Cedar Point — the biggest, most-visited US theme parks on one interactive map.
California
6 locationsDisney California Adventure
Anaheim, CA · Disney · 2001
33.8060, -117.9189
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal City, CA · backlot tour
34.1382, -118.3534
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, CA · most roller coasters in the world
34.4239, -118.5969
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA · oldest theme park in California (1940)
33.8442, -118.0009
SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego, CA
32.7644, -117.2272
Disney / Universal Orlando
7 locationsMagic Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista, FL · Disney · most-visited theme park
28.4177, -81.5812
EPCOT
Lake Buena Vista, FL · Disney
28.3747, -81.5494
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Lake Buena Vista, FL · Disney
28.3575, -81.5582
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista, FL · Disney · largest theme park
28.3553, -81.5901
Universal Studios Florida
Orlando, FL · Universal
28.4731, -81.4663
Universal's Islands of Adventure
Orlando, FL · Universal · Wizarding World
28.4710, -81.4707
SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando, FL · marine animals + coasters
28.4106, -81.4624
Florida (other)
1 locationBusch Gardens Tampa
Tampa, FL · African-themed
28.0387, -82.4194
Midwest
4 locationsCedar Point
Sandusky, OH · 'roller coaster capital'
One of the most-loved theme parks in the US, especially for thrill seekers. 18 roller coasters.
41.4806, -82.6837
Kings Island
Mason, OH · The Beast (longest wooden coaster)
39.3437, -84.2693
Six Flags Great America
Gurnee, IL · between Chicago + Milwaukee
42.3705, -87.9362
Worlds of Fun
Kansas City, MO
39.1760, -94.4827
Northeast
4 locationsHersheypark
Hershey, PA · chocolate-themed
40.2879, -76.6597
Kennywood
West Mifflin, PA · oldest in the country · 1899
40.3911, -79.8629
Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson, NJ · world's tallest drop ride (Kingda Ka, retired 2024)
40.1370, -74.4376
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA · European-themed
37.2331, -76.6438
South
4 locationsSix Flags Over Texas
Arlington, TX · original Six Flags · 1961
32.7556, -97.0703
Dollywood
Pigeon Forge, TN · Dolly Parton's park
Dolly Parton's park. Top-rated for theming, food, and music. Frequent industry award winner.
35.7951, -83.5301
Silver Dollar City
Branson, MO · 1880s mining town theme
36.6680, -93.3389
Carowinds
Charlotte, NC · NC/SC border
35.1041, -80.9384
Disney + Universal dominate
Two clusters dominate US theme-park visits.
- Walt Disney World (Orlando): 4 parks · 58M annual visitors
- Disneyland Resort (Anaheim): 2 parks · 28M annual visitors
- Universal Orlando: 2 parks (3rd coming) · 21M annual visitors
- Universal Hollywood (LA): 9M visitors
Beyond Disney + Universal
Regional chains and indie parks fill out the landscape.
- Cedar Fair: Cedar Point (OH), Knott's Berry Farm (CA), Kings Island (OH), Carowinds (NC)
- Six Flags: 27 parks across the country (merged with Cedar Fair in 2024)
- Anheuser-Busch (now Blackstone-owned): Busch Gardens Tampa + Williamsburg, SeaWorld
- Indie + family-owned: Dollywood (TN), Silver Dollar City (MO), Hersheypark (PA)
When to go
Park crowds and weather both matter.
- Lowest crowds: weekdays in mid-September to early November
- Highest crowds: spring break, summer, Christmas week
- Best weather (FL): October-November and March-April
- Best weather (CA): year-round but mild winters can be rainy
Frequently asked questions
Most-visited US theme park?
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World — about 17 million visitors per year, also #1 in the world.
Best coaster park?
Cedar Point (Ohio) or Six Flags Magic Mountain (California) — both have 16+ coasters.
Oldest US theme park?
Kennywood (Pittsburgh, 1899). Some operators count Lake Compounce (1846) as a continuously-operating amusement park.
Best park for families?
Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Hersheypark, and Dollywood are perennial family favorites.
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