Centennial Knoebels Tops America’s Favorite Amusement Parks, Beating Disney and Universal

Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA—free admission since 1926—took Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice top spot for America’s amusement parks, praised for affordability and a laid-back vibe, ahead of Disney and Universal; the top five are Knoebels, Dollywood, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Universal Islands of Adventure, with a top-10 that includes Epcot, LEGOLAND California, Universal Studios Florida, Disneyland Park, and Silver Dollar City.