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Map of 27 Selected Major US Theme Parks

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A curated, non-exhaustive map of 27 major US theme parks reviewed in August 2026. It is organized for trip planning, not presented as an attendance ranking.

Locations shown: 27
Categories: 7: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, United Parks & Resorts, California, and 3 more
Data snapshot: 2026-08-08
Evidence: 4 reviewed page-level sources; row-level lineage is not retained

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27 Selected Major US Theme Parks

27 locations · click to zoom

California

Midwest

Northeast

South

United Parks & Resorts

Universal Orlando

Walt Disney World

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California

6 locations

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

Disney 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 · coaster-focused park

34.4239, -118.5969

Knott's Berry Farm

Buena Park, CA · historic regional park

33.8442, -118.0009

SeaWorld San Diego

San Diego, CA

32.7644, -117.2272

Midwest

4 locations

Cedar Point

Sandusky, OH · thrill-ride destination

41.4806, -82.6837

Kings Island

Mason, OH · home of The Beast

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 locations

Hersheypark

Hershey, PA · chocolate-themed

40.2879, -76.6597

Kennywood

West Mifflin, PA · historic amusement park

40.3911, -79.8629

Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson, NJ · regional theme park

40.1370, -74.4376

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA · European-themed

37.2331, -76.6438

South

4 locations

Six 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

United Parks & Resorts

2 locations

SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando, FL · marine animals + coasters

28.4106, -81.4624

Busch Gardens Tampa

Tampa, FL · African-themed

28.0387, -82.4194

Universal Orlando

3 locations

Universal Studios Florida

Orlando, FL · Universal

28.4731, -81.4663

Universal's Islands of Adventure

Orlando, FL · Universal · Wizarding World

28.4710, -81.4707

Universal Epic Universe

Orlando, FL · Universal · opened May 22, 2025

28.4437, -81.4478

Walt Disney World

4 locations

Magic Kingdom

Lake Buena Vista, FL · Disney

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

28.3553, -81.5901

What this 27-park map includes

This is a curated trip-planning selection, not an exhaustive park list or attendance ranking.

Three dry Universal Orlando theme parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe
Four Walt Disney World parks and two Disneyland Resort parks
Major regional parks across California, the Midwest, South, and Northeast
Water parks, seasonal fairs, and many smaller regional parks are outside this page's scope

Operator context reviewed in 2026

Park ownership and branding change, so this page uses current operator groupings without unsupported portfolio totals.

Universal Epic Universe opened on May 22, 2025
Six Flags Entertainment combines the legacy Six Flags and Cedar Fair park portfolios following their 2024 merger
United Parks & Resorts operates the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens portfolio
Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, and Hersheypark provide useful alternatives to the largest destination resorts

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Opening days, ride availability, ticket rules, and special events can change.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this every US theme park?

No. It is a curated set of 27 major parks reviewed in August 2026, not an exhaustive directory or attendance ranking.

Is Epic Universe included?

Yes. Universal Epic Universe in Orlando opened on May 22, 2025 and is included with the other two dry Universal Orlando theme parks.

Is Volcano Bay included?

No. This page excludes water parks; Universal identifies Volcano Bay as a water theme park within its four-theme-park Orlando destination.

Which selected parks focus on thrill rides?

Cedar Point, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Kings Island, and Six Flags Great Adventure are among the coaster-focused parks in this selection. Check current ride rosters before travel.

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Sources

Primary reference for Map of 27 Selected Major US Theme Parks — Primary reference for Map of 27 Selected Major US Theme Parks was used to verify the page scope and public facts; row-level lineage was not retained. · Rights/usage: Used for factual verification; source content and any underlying data remain subject to their stated terms. · Role: verification · Checked: Aug 8, 2026
Walt Disney World theme parks — Walt Disney World theme parks was used to verify the page scope and public facts; row-level lineage was not retained. · Rights/usage: Used for factual verification; the source site's content remains subject to its own terms. · Role: verification · Checked: Aug 8, 2026
Universal Orlando theme parks — Universal Orlando theme parks was used to verify the page scope and public facts; row-level lineage was not retained. · Rights/usage: Used for factual verification; the source site's content remains subject to its own terms. · Role: verification · Checked: Aug 8, 2026
United Parks & Resorts brands — United Parks & Resorts brands was used to verify the page scope and public facts; row-level lineage was not retained. · Rights/usage: Used for factual verification; the source site's content remains subject to its own terms. · Role: verification · Checked: Aug 8, 2026

Methodology: MapsMaker compiled this editorial selection from the linked reference and public venue or place records. The list and summaries are curated rather than a ranking unless the page says otherwise; row-level source identifiers were not retained.

Limitations: Marker positions are representative points. Membership, venue, schedule, and operating details can change; verify time-sensitive details with the linked source and official place pages.

Data as of: Aug 8, 2026 · Provenance reviewed: Aug 8, 2026 · Reviewer: MapsMaker data audit

Reuse note: MapsMaker has not published this compilation as an open-licensed dataset. Linked source content remains subject to its own rights and terms.

California

Disneyland

Disney California Adventure

Universal Studios Hollywood

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Knott's Berry Farm

SeaWorld San Diego

Midwest

Cedar Point

Kings Island

Six Flags Great America

Worlds of Fun

Northeast

Hersheypark

Kennywood

Six Flags Great Adventure

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

South

Six Flags Over Texas

Dollywood

Silver Dollar City

Carowinds

United Parks & Resorts

SeaWorld Orlando

Busch Gardens Tampa

Universal Orlando

Universal Studios Florida

Universal's Islands of Adventure

Universal Epic Universe

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

EPCOT

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney's Animal Kingdom

What this 27-park map includes

Operator context reviewed in 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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