Disneyland has been identified as the least affordable theme park in the United States, according to a recent analysis. The "Happiest Place on Earth" carries the nation's highest estimated price tag for a visit.
The study, which estimated the total cost of a theme park outing, placed both Disneyland Park and the neighboring Disney California Adventure Park at the bottom of the list, ranking No. 39. Each Anaheim park had an estimated total cost of $331.03. This figure includes a $199 admission ticket, $40 for parking, and $92.03 in additional expenses. This makes a day at either Disney park more than twice as expensive as a trip to the most affordable California attraction on the list.
Several other California attractions also ranked poorly in terms of affordability. Universal Studios Hollywood ranked No. 36, with a total estimated cost of $268.39, which included a $154 ticket, $40 parking, and $74.39 in other expenses. Knott's Berry Farm followed at No. 31, with an estimated price of $231.91, composed of $112.91 in other costs, $79 for admission, and $40 for parking. California's Great America in Santa Clara came in at No. 30, costing an estimated $223.34, including $129.34 in additional expenses, a $55 ticket, and $39 for parking.
Belmont Park in San Diego ranked No. 25 overall and was the only California attraction noted with free parking. Its $64.95 admission and $130.60 in other expenses contributed to an estimated total of $195.55.
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia was the next California attraction on the list, placing No. 20 with an estimated total cost of $171.12. This included $66.12 in other expenses, a $65 ticket, and a $40 parking charge. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo was named the most affordable California theme park and ranked No. 14 nationwide, with an estimated total cost of $159.44. This figure comprised $71.44 in additional trip expenses, a $49 admission ticket, and $39 for parking.
Nationwide, Connecticut's Quassy Amusement Park was crowned the most affordable attraction with a total estimated cost of $76.43. It was followed by Fun Spot America Themepark in Orlando at $117.56 and Arizona's Castles N’ Coasters at $129.63. Florida’s Magic Kingdom was the third-most expensive attraction analyzed, ranking No. 38 with an estimated total cost of $296.80.