This New Jersey Theme Park Gives You the Best Bang for Your Buck
A new ranking is out that reveals which theme parks give you the most bang for your buck. Let’s face it: Today, a lot of theme parks are very expensive. If you have a family of four, it can be costly to go to a theme park and enjoy all that park has to offer, from the coasters to the food. But, one New Jersey theme park gives one of the best deals in America.
The ranking, done by JeffBet, gave each theme park a score out of 10. What’s more, that’s based on how much great benefit visitors get for the money they spend. “This involved scaling the online ticket price and parking costs against the number of attractions, visitor ratings, and the park’s typical opening hours,” JeffBet states. Also, they add, “Each theme park’s ticket prices and parking costs were scaled against the total number of attractions, ratings, and typical opening hours.”
Let’s look at some of the worst, first. Universal Studios Florida and Disney California Adventure Park came up as overpriced in the study. Hence, not too cool, Mickey Mouse.
This New Jersey Theme Park Gives You the Best Bang for Your Buck
Now, let’s look at the best. Looking at all of the factors, Cedar Park in Ohio and Hersheypark in Pennsylvania are the theme parks that give visitors the most bang for their buck, according to the study. They each scored 10 out of 10. For Cedar Point, which is ranked No. 1, the study states that the entry fee is $46.99, and parking costs of $25. Also, Cedar Point offers 72 attractions. Next up, at No. 2 is the longstanding Hersheypark, which costs $49.99 for entry and $25 dollars for parking. Moreover, Hersheypark offers 75 attractions. Coming in at No. 3 on the list is Busch Gardens in Williamsburg; followed King’s Island; and, finally, in New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure.
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10 Best Amusement Parks in America
America doesn’t lack for having the best amusement parks. Whether you’re a daredevil and want to ride the tallest, scariest roller coasters in the world or prefer just eating park food, a day at the park can be a super fun experience.
One great thing about theme parks is that you can usually find one within driving distance. This makes amusement parks a reasonable choice for a family vacation or weekend giveaway, especially if money is an issue. Amusement parks are also great for capturing memories for kids. When I was a child, my family took me to several parks in Michigan, California, Ohio and Florida, so I have great memories from those trips.
The best theme parks also have convenient lodging nearby, making the trip truly seamless. That’s not to mention the awesome water parks that are often attached to today’s theme parks. Also, even though theme parks are meant for kids, it’s obvious that adults can have just as much fun at them, too.
Read on for our list of the 10 best amusement parks in America, from Cedar Point to Hersheypark. All of these are famous for their attractions, food and more. What’s your favorite? Reach out to us on social media and let us know.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.