This week, Tripadvisor unveiled its "Best of the Best Things to Do" in 11 categories, including the top world and US attractions, based on Tripadvisor's reviewers. These lists based on reviews tend to be useful because it doesn't necessarily just show what people are reviewing positively, but also what's being reviewed negatively and not showing up on them.
According to Tripadvisor, the Best Things to Do awards "are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings for experiences, tours, activities and attractions on Tripadvisor ... from May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.
Top 10 US amusement and water parks
1. Dollywood: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
2. Universal's Islands of Adventure: Orlando 3. Magic Kingdom Park: Orlando
4. Universal Studios Hollywood: Los Angeles
5. Universal Studios Florida: Orlando
6. Silver Dollar City: Branson, Missouri
7. Funland: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
8. Fun Spot America: Kissimmee, Florida
9. Santa's Village: Jefferson, New Hampshire
10. Busch Gardens: Tampa, Florida
Disney Parks only claims one of the top 10 slots with the Magic Kingdom Park at #3. Universal on the other hand managed to claim 3 spots with all 3 of their US parks, with Islands Of Adventure beating out Magic Kingdom Park.
Not related to Disney, but looking close to home, none of the Merlin Theme Parks ranked, but it stunned me to see the little theme park up the road from me ranking #5 in the this category:
Top 10 non-US amusement and water parks
1. Siam Park: Adeje, Spain
2. Puy du Fou: Les Epesses, France
3. Beto Carrero World: Penha, Brazil
4. Puy du Fou España: Toledo, Spain 5. The Milky Way Adventure Park: Clovelly, United Kingdom
6. Hot Park: Rio Quente, Brazil
7. Waterbom Bali: Kuta, Indonesia
8. Dollywood: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
9. Universal's Islands of Adventure: Orlando
10. Parque Terra Mágica Florybal: Canela, Brazil
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