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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 17.8 million guests last year. Looks like the Most Magical Place on Earth is still living up to its name!
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Across the rest of Walt Disney World, attendance continued to climb like Dumbo on a windy day. EPCOT soared to 12.1 million visitors (up 1.3%), Hollywood Studios welcomed 10.3 million (up 0.3%), and Animal Kingdom roared to 8.8 million (also up 0.3%). Altogether, the four Florida parks attracted around 49 million guests in 2024 — a steady recovery that shows the magic is stronger than ever.
Globally, the top five theme parks stayed familiar: Magic Kingdom held the top spot, followed by Disneyland in California, Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland. Worldwide, attendance among the top 25 theme parks climbed roughly 2.4%, reflecting a strong year for travel and tourism.
Over in the rival corner, Universal Orlando’s parks saw a small dip — 9.6 million at Universal Studios Florida and 9.8 million at Islands of Adventure — but don’t expect that to last long. With Epic Universe now open, Universal is expected to rocket up the charts in next year’s report.
In terms of market share, Disney still rules Orlando with about 68% of total theme park attendance, while Universal holds around 26% and SeaWorld swims in at 6%. Universal’s steady rise over the last decade shows just how much the competition is heating up in Central Florida’s theme park showdown.
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For guests, this means two things: the crowds aren’t going anywhere, and neither is the investment. Disney’s got plenty of new magic on the horizon with projects like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom. Meanwhile, Universal’s Epic Universe is already drawing record-breaking attention. The battle for your vacation days (and dollars) is officially back in full swing.
So whether you’re Team Mickey or Team Minion, one thing’s certain — Orlando’s theme park scene is thriving, and there’s never been a better time to join the fun.
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