A panel of USA Today readers voted for Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark, Kennywood and Knobel’s Amusement Resort in its latest ranking of America’s best amusement and theme parks.
Each week, USA Today invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite sights and attractions across a wide range of categories. Her 10Best editor at USA Today will then publish the results on the “10Best” website.
Wildcats Revenge, other Pennsylvania roller coasters ranked top by USA Today panel
The “Wildcat’s Revenge” roller coaster was built in 1932 and was Hersheypark’s first roller coaster.
“Our wood and steel Wildcats Revenge coaster provides riders with unparalleled thrills found only at Hersheypark amusement park,” reads the park’s online description of the ride. “Climb a 140-foot-tall hill, reach a top speed of 62 miles per hour, dive into an 82-degree drop, flip four times, and race through the world’s largest underflip in three custom his trains to catch your prey. I’ll corner you.”
USA Today’s “10 Best” Roller Coasters:Hersheypark’s “Wildcats Revenge” was ranked a top roller coaster by USA Today’s “10Best” panel.
USA Today’s “10Best” panel ranked “Wildcat’s Revenge” in fourth place, Kennywood’s “Phantom’s Revenge” in third place, and “Phoenix” at Knoebel’s Amusement Resort in Columbia County took top honors. did.
1. Phoenix at Knoebels
2. Mako at SeaWorld Orlando.Orlando, Florida
3. The Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood.West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
4. Wildcats Revenge at Hersheypark
5. Dollywood Lightning Rod; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
6. Giant Dipper on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.Santa Cruz, California
7. Voyage through Holiday World.santa claus indiana
8. Carowinds Fury 325.charlotte, north carolina
9. Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.tampa, florida
10. Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.Williamsburg, Virginia
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Hotel Hershey named Best Theme Park Hotel
The USA Today 10 Best panel ranked Hotel Hershey at HersheyPark as the top theme park hotel, ahead of major hotels such as Dollywood and several Disney World resorts.
The Hersheypark hotel description reads, “Hotel Hershey is one of America’s finest historic hotels, known for its signature service, extensive amenities, family-friendly activities, and views overlooking Hersheypark. ” is written. “Opening Memorial Day weekend as part of a phased expansion, The Villas at the Hotel Hershey will feature refurbished furniture, unparalleled amenities including an all-new private concierge lounge, and Unveiling a customized Hersheypark experience.”
USA Today’s “10 Best” Theme Park Hotels:Hotel Hershey tops USA Today’s list of “10 Best Amusement Park Hotels”
1. The Hotel Hershey
2. Dollywoods Dreammore Resort and Spa; Pigeon Forge, TN
3. Heartsong Lodge and Resort at Dollywood.Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
4. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.Orlando, Florida
5. Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point.Sandusky, Ohio
6. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.Orlando, Florida
7. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.Orlando, Florida
8. Disney’s Beach Club Resort.Orlando, Florida
9. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.Orlando, Florida
10. Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.Orlando, Florida
Kennywood, Knubel’s, and Hersheypark ranked among “Best Theme Parks” by USA Today
Kennywood, Knobel’s Amusement Resort, and Hersheypark all ranked on USA Today’s “Best Theme Parks” list, once again outperforming big-name properties.
USA Today’s “10 Best” Theme Parks list ranked Kennywood at No. 8, Hersheypark at No. 4 and Knoebels at No. 2.
USA Today’s “10 Best” Theme Parks:USA Today Committee Names Knubel’s and Hersheypark Among America’s Top 10 Theme Parks
USA Today’s Top 10 panel featured Knoebels’ strange draw.
“The pizza at this old-school amusement park in Pennsylvania’s coal country is as famous as its rides, but don’t discount the family-friendly thrills at this Susquehanna River Valley institution,” said Knobels on the panel. It is written in his description. “An unusual amusement park that still offers free admission (traditional tickets required for rides), Knoebels is home to Phoenix, one of the most popular wooden roller coasters in the United States, and is still in operation today. A virtual museum of classic roller coasters including Whipper, Flying Turns, Haunted Mansion Dark Ride, and Sky Slide.
“Add modern thrills and water rides and you have the perfect combination for a relaxing yet thrilling day at the park.”
Cost of family fun at an amusement park:Are you planning on having fun at an amusement park with your family this summer? Here’s what you can expect to pay:
USA Today’s “10 Best Theme Parks” list:
1. Silver Dollar City; Branson, Missouri
2. Knoebels
3. SeaWorld Orlando; Orlando, Florida
4. Hersheypark
5. Dollywood.Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
6. Legoland California.Carlsbad, California
7. Busch Gardens Williamsburg.Williamsburg, Virginia
8. Kennywood
9. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.tampa, florida
10. Cedar Point; Sandusky, Ohio
Damon C. Williams covers trends and regional developments for PhillyBurbs.com. Please support our journalism by subscribing.
