The Award for the BEST Theme Park in the U.S. Goes to… (Spoiler: It’s NOT Disney)

Disney Food Blog·Apr 30

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A theme park in the US has been named the best, and it is not a Disney park. However, there is uncertainty about which park has received the top honor, with various outlets mentioning different parks, including Hersheypark, Dollywood, and a family-owned amusement park. The recognition is part of several awards and lists, including the USA TODAY 10Best awards and the Tripadvisor travel awards.

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