Why Disney World is NOT the Number One Attraction in the U.S.

According to a few recent studies, Disney World is NOT the best amusement park in the United States.

One study placed Disney World (specifically Magic Kingdom) in third place, while a separate poll didn’t even put Disney World in the top ten!  Now another publication has created a top ten list based on the most popular tourist attractions in the United States — but where does Disney World rank?? We’ll give you a hint…it’s not number one.

Airport Parking Reservations compiled a list of the most popular attractions in the United States based on a few factors, including TripAdvisor ratings, social media mentions on TikTok and Instagram, and total annual Google searches. Let’s take a look at the results!

10. Statue of Liberty in New York

Coming in at number ten is the Statue of Liberty with an overall score of 6.43. All of these attractions were ranked via a score cumulated from the factors mentioned above (and listed below too!).

Annual Google Searches: 12,086,000
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 2,170,604
TikTok Views – 226.8 million

9. Universal Studios Hollywood in California

At number nine is Universal Studios Hollywood with an overall score of 6.58.

Annual Google Searches: 9,238,000
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 2,836,916
TikTok Views – 486.7 million

8. Lake Tahoe in California

With an overall score of 6.63, number eight goes to Lake Tahoe.

Annual Google Searches: 9,238,000
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 2,836,916
TikTok Views – 486.7 million

7. Myrtle Beach in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is ranked at number seven with an overall score of 6.79.

Annual Google Searches: 9,753,000
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 2,820,233
TikTok Views – 1.2 million

6. Walt Disney World in Florida

And look! It’s Disney World coming in at number SIX with an overall score of 6.89.

Annual Google Searches: 7,115,000
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 9,372,068
TikTok Views – 1.8 million

5. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park ranks as number five with a score of 6.99.

Annual Google Searches: 10,204,000
Tripadvisor Score: 5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 1,134,121
TikTok Views – 114.9 million

4. Glacier National Park in Montana

At number four is Glacier National Park, with an overall score of 7.04.

Annual Google Searches: 6,357,000
Tripadvisor Score: 5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 973,833
TikTok Views – 263.8 million

3. Niagara Falls in New York

Niagara Falls comes in at number three with an overall score of 7.14.

Annual Google Searches: 3,434,379
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 3,434,379
TikTok Views – 623.5 million

2. Times Square in New York

Times Square gets the number two spot with a score of 7.20.

Annual Google Searches: 10,342,000
Tripadvisor Score: 4.5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 4,765,703
TikTok Views – 1.8 million

1. Grand Canyon in Arizona

With an overall rating of 8.22, the Grand Canyon ranks as the number one most popular tourist attraction in the U.S.!

Annual Google Searches: 14,380,000
Tripadvisor Score: 5/5
Instagram Hashtags – 4,151,689
TikTok Views – 317.7 million

You can take a look at the full Airport Parking Reservation chart here!

What do you think about this list? Keep reading AllEars for more theme park news and updates — even when Disney World isn’t ranked as number one!

The number one amusement park in the U.S. is…not a Disney Park.

What’s your favorite theme park? Tell us in the comments!