The highest-rated theme park in the United States might not be what you expect.
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You’re brain might automatically go to Disneyland or Disney World (hi Disney Adults!), or maybe Universal Studios if all you think about is rides. If we’re including food and nostalgia, Disneyland should take the prize, right?
The most highly rated theme park in the United States is…Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee!
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TripAdvisor gives this award to those “who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the TripAdvisor community over a 12-month period.” Out of 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this goal.
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Let’s give a round of applause to Dollywood for this incredible achievement! If you haven’t been, Dolly Parton, yes, the famous singer, created her own theme park!
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She grew up in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and the park has a downhome feeling with sing-alongs, coasters, and thrill rides.
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Lots of people swear that their Cinnamon Bread is the best they’ve ever had!
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Beyond the theme park, there are also two resorts and one water park to try out. The park is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary and even has fun dinner shows like Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction to enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYo9Gi07fhs
Wondering what other theme parks made the list? Here’s the current top 10 theme parks (including water parks) in the U.S. according to TripAdvisor:
- Dollywood
- Magic Kingdom
- Knoebels Amusement Resort
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Universal Islands of Adventure
- Fun Spot America
- LEGOLAND California
- Universal Studios Florida
- Silver Dollar City
- Whale’s Tale Waterpark
That’s quite a list and definitely has some unexpected theme parks on it! Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more theme park news!
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