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As much as we love Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Studios, we can admit that they aren’t the cheapest theme parks to visit.
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Magic Kingdom
If you’re an avid theme park goer, but you’re looking for a cheaper place to get those thrills, we’ve got something you need to check out. A brand-new list dropped, filled with the 39 most affordable theme parks in the U.S. So, let’s take a look at some cheaper options you can go to this summer!
The list of the 39 most affordable theme parks in the U.S. was compiled by The HometoGo Theme Park Index. It’s an interesting list that does, in fact, have Disney World and Universal parks listed, despite us mentioning that they are fairly expensive. Of course, those parks are at the bottom of the list, but they’re still there!
Hollywood Studios
At the very bottom of the list, ranked at #39, are Disney California Adventure AND Disneyland Park. After that comes Magic Kingdom (#38), Disney’s Animal Kingdom (#37), and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (#36). EPCOT is a couple spots higher at #34, rounding out the U.S. Disney Parks.
EPCOT
After the Disney Parks comes Universal Orlando Resort, with both Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida coming in at #32. So, like we mentioned, the Universal and Disney Parks are the more expensive theme parks to visit. It makes sense considering everything that the theme parks offer!
Universal Orlando
We’ve talked about the popular parks at the bottom, so let’s talk about the top of the list. Sitting at the #1 spot is Quassy Amusement Park, which is located in Connecticut. That theme park has an average cost of $76.43, which includes hotel, parking, AND ticket price. Talk about a package!
©Quassy Amusement Park
The second most affordable theme park is Fun Spot America Themepark in Orlando with an average cost of $117.56. Rounding out the top three is Castles N’ Coasters in Arizona, at third. That theme park has an average cost of $129.63. In comparison to the bottom of the list, the Disneyland Resort parks both have an average cost of over $300!
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Take a look at the full list of “The Most Affordable Theme Parks to Visit on Vacation in Summer 2026″:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We’re always on top of all the latest theme park news and updates, especially when it comes to Disney. If you’re looking for help on your next vacation, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog!
Do you have any summer plans at any theme parks? Let us know in the comments!
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Magic Kingdom
If you’re an avid theme park goer, but you’re looking for a cheaper place to get those thrills, we’ve got something you need to check out. A brand-new list dropped, filled with the 39 most affordable theme parks in the U.S. So, let’s take a look at some cheaper options you can go to this summer!
The list of the 39 most affordable theme parks in the U.S. was compiled by The HometoGo Theme Park Index. It’s an interesting list that does, in fact, have Disney World and Universal parks listed, despite us mentioning that they are fairly expensive. Of course, those parks are at the bottom of the list, but they’re still there!
Hollywood Studios
At the very bottom of the list, ranked at #39, are Disney California Adventure AND Disneyland Park. After that comes Magic Kingdom (#38), Disney’s Animal Kingdom (#37), and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (#36). EPCOT is a couple spots higher at #34, rounding out the U.S. Disney Parks.
EPCOT
After the Disney Parks comes Universal Orlando Resort, with both Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida coming in at #32. So, like we mentioned, the Universal and Disney Parks are the more expensive theme parks to visit. It makes sense considering everything that the theme parks offer!
Universal Orlando
We’ve talked about the popular parks at the bottom, so let’s talk about the top of the list. Sitting at the #1 spot is Quassy Amusement Park, which is located in Connecticut. That theme park has an average cost of $76.43, which includes hotel, parking, AND ticket price. Talk about a package!
©Quassy Amusement Park
The second most affordable theme park is Fun Spot America Themepark in Orlando with an average cost of $117.56. Rounding out the top three is Castles N’ Coasters in Arizona, at third. That theme park has an average cost of $129.63. In comparison to the bottom of the list, the Disneyland Resort parks both have an average cost of over $300!
Mine Blower ©Fun Spot
Take a look at the full list of “The Most Affordable Theme Parks to Visit on Vacation in Summer 2026″:
- Quassy Amusement Park
- Fun Spot America Themepark – Orlando
- Castles N’ Coasters
- Wild Adventures
- Six Flags Frontier City
- Alabama Adventure
- Six Flags New England
- Adventureland
- Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
- Tropic Falls at OWA
- Kings Island
- Peppa Pig Theme Park
- Six Flags Darien Lake
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Hersheypark
- Worlds of Fun
- Magic Springs
- Silverwood Theme Park
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Carowinds
- Six Flags Great America
- Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
- Six Flags Great Escape
- Belmont Park
- Dollywood
- Six Flags Great Adventure
- Cedar Point
- LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
- California’s Great America
- Knott’s Berry Farm
- Universal Islands of Adventure
- Universal Studios Florida
- EPCOT
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom
- Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We’re always on top of all the latest theme park news and updates, especially when it comes to Disney. If you’re looking for help on your next vacation, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog!
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