Best Theme Parks in North America, Ranked

The North American ranking

Positions are places within North America. Each park's global rank and score out of 10 are shown alongside.

1. 1Magic Kingdom🇺🇸 United States#6 worldwide37 rides$109–$1998.4
2. 2Disneyland Park🇺🇸 United States#8 worldwide52 rides$104–$2068.3
3. 3Six Flags Magic Mountain🇺🇸 United States#10 worldwide40 rides$60–$1108.2
4. 4Universal Islands of Adventure🇺🇸 United States#11 worldwide22 rides$119–$1998.0
5. 5Cedar Point🇺🇸 United States#12 worldwide66 rides$60–$958.0
6. 6Six Flags Great Adventure🇺🇸 United States#19 worldwide47 rides$45–$907.6
7. 7Dollywood🇺🇸 United States#20 worldwide50 rides$95–$1007.6
8. 8Busch Gardens Tampa Bay🇺🇸 United States#22 worldwide28 rides$55–$607.5
9. 9Canada's Wonderland🇨🇦 Canada#23 worldwide68 rides$33–$647.5
10. 10Silver Dollar City🇺🇸 United States#31 worldwide40 rides$70–$957.2
11. 11Kings Island🇺🇸 United States#32 worldwide65 rides$45–$807.2
12. 12Busch Gardens Williamsburg🇺🇸 United States#33 worldwide53 rides$60–$907.2
13. 13Hersheypark🇺🇸 United States#34 worldwide71 rides$50–$857.2
14. 14Disney California Adventure🇺🇸 United States#40 worldwide32 rides$104–$2066.9
15. 15EPCOT🇺🇸 United States#42 worldwide20 rides$109–$1896.8
16. 16Knott's Berry Farm🇺🇸 United States#44 worldwide43 rides$50–$906.8
17. 17Universal Studios Florida🇺🇸 United States#46 worldwide23 rides$109–$1896.6
18. 18Disney's Animal Kingdom🇺🇸 United States#49 worldwide28 rides$109–$1896.3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best theme park in North America?

The park at position 1 below leads North America on the combined score across all four criteria.

Which North American park has the most coasters?

The coaster-lineup ranking orders every park by the depth of its high-intensity coaster roster. Scores come from public review platforms and published park data, weighted across thrill, family appeal, value and wait times.