As global tourism rebounds from the pandemic, theme parks are experiencing remarkable growth. The World Economic Outlook Report reveals a 3% increase in 2023 and a 2.9% rise in 2024 for the sector.
The Theme Index Report by TEA and AECOM highlights Disney's dominance, with eight of the top ten most-visited parks operated by the entertainment giant. Theme park attendance surged 23% in 2023, reaching over 240 million visitors. Notably, Chinese parks saw dramatic increases due to eased COVID-19 restrictions, with Chimelong Ocean Kingdom and Shanghai Disneyland seeing substantial boosts.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi also entered the top 25, reflecting the rising appeal of Middle Eastern attractions. List of most-visited theme parks in the world Rank Theme park Location Attendance (in millions) 1 Disney's Magic Kingdom Orlando, Florida, USA 18 2 Disneyland Park Anaheim, California, USA 17 3 Universal Studios Japan Osaka, Japan 16 4 Tokyo Disneyland Tokyo, Japan 15 5 Shanghai Disneyland Shanghai, China 14 6 Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Zhuhai, China 13 7 Tokyo DisneySea Tokyo, Japan 12.
4 8 EPCOT Orlando, Florida, USA 12 9 Disneyland Paris Marne-la-Vallee, France 10.4 10 Disney's Hollywood Studios Orlando, Florida, USA 10.3 World’s top ten theme parks Disney's Magic Kingdom Location: Orlando, Florida, USA Attendance: 18 million Disney's Magic Kingdom, the crown jewel of Disney theme parks, is renowned for its enchanting experiences and iconic Cinderella Castle.
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