Fri Apr 04 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Discovery Cove Reigns Supreme: New Study Reveals America’s Top-Rated Amusement Parks
**Orlando, FL** – A new study analyzing Google and TripAdvisor reviews has crowned Discovery Cove in Florida as America’s favorite amusement park. The all-inclusive marine attraction, sister park to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando, boasts a perfect 5-star rating from over 85% of its guests, according to the research by Nieuwe Casinos, as reported by the New York Post.
Pennsylvania’s Knoebels Amusement Resort secured a strong second place with impressive ratings of 4.8 stars on Google and 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor. Tennessee’s Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, featuring the second-longest downhill coaster track in the US, claimed third place.
Florida’s theme park dominance continues with Universal Islands of Adventure (known for its movie-themed attractions) and Disney California Adventure (catering to a more adult audience than its Disneyland counterpart) rounding out the top five.
The top ten list also includes several other popular parks, showcasing the diverse offerings across the country: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (Florida), Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Florida), Universal Studios Florida, and Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari (Indiana). The study highlights the wide appeal of American amusement parks, from smaller, family-run resorts to massive, internationally recognized brands.
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