Here’s Where California Theme Parks Rank Among the World’s Most Visited

Here’s where California theme parks rank among the world’s most visited

Multiple California theme parks were named among the most visited theme parks in the world, according to the annual index report released by Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM. The annual study examines estimated theme park attendance from the previous year at some of the world’s most popular theme park destinations. Typically, companies behind the theme parks don’t disclose official attendance figures. Disneyland: 17.3 million visitors, up…

New Report Shows Disney World Attendance Remains Flat, While Universal Orlando Saw Dramatic Decline

Since Disney does not provide attendance figures outside of the company, but there is a way to find out just how many people come to Disney World and Disneyland every year. The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index was released this morning, showing just how many people came to Disney World and the decline at the Universal Orlando Resort. Credit: Inside The Magic The prevailing story around Disney World recently is that the parks have been empt…

Disney Parks See Modest 2024 Growth as Universal U.S. Attendance Declines

Magic Kingdom Still Reigns Supreme as World’s Most Visited Theme Park in 2024 TEA Report The numbers are in, and once again, the crown belongs to the Kingdom. According to the newly released 2024 TEA Global Experience Index, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park on the planet, drawing an incredible […]

Universal Orlando Faces Attendance Challenges While Disney World Maintains Visitor Numbers

Disney World Attendance Performance Recent trends indicate that Disney World attendance remains stable, contrasting sharply with the struggles faced by Universal Orlando. Data shows that visitor numbers at Disney World have exhibited minor fluctuations but maintain a consistent influx throughout the year. The park’s ability to attract guests can be attributed to its strong brand reputation as a premier entertainment destination, deeply embedded …

Disney continues to lead attendance in 2024, as Universal slips

By Robert Niles: Disney's castle parks in the United States continued to lead the theme park industry in attendance last year. But Universal's theme parks in the U.S. struggled in 2024, as fans awaited new experiences coming this year and next.The Themed Entertainment Association this morning released its annual attendance report, now called the TEA Global Experience Index. TEA's research partners in developing the report are now Entertainment +…

Universal U.S. Theme Park Attendance Drops in 2024 While Disney Sees Modest Growth

The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index has been released, revealing global theme park attendance numbers, including the numbers for Disney and Universal parks.2024 TEA Global Experience IndexThe annual study is a collaboration between the Themed Entertainment Association, Entertainment + Culture Advisors, and The Park Database, presented in partnership with Storyland Studios and InPark Magazine. The study looks at the theme park industry globally …