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The TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) has released its figures for 2022 – and the numbers across the board and raising some eyebrows.
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Nearly every theme park in the TEA’s top 20 list saw increased park attendance over their 2021 figures. This is no doubt due to COVID restrictions and lockdowns affecting park closures, operating hours, and even a decline in attendance among the public who may have been avoiding large crowds.
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The 2022 figures seem to suggest that business as usual seems to have returned to the industry.
What is the Most Visited Park?
You guessed it…The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It’s attendance grew by 35% between 2021 and 2022, making it the most visited theme park in the world. Although this status is not surprising for any fan (or Disney Guests who have seen the crowds), the Magic Kingdom has ranked number one for the past few years.
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Runner Up
Second on the list is Disneyland Park in California, with its attendance almost doubling (again, due to COVID policies still lingering in 2021).
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Others at the Top of the List
Coming in third is Universal Studio’s Islands of Adventure – no doubt due to its large Harry Potter themed area and the Jurassic World VelociCoaster.
However, its important to note that this park is the only one at the top of the list whose numbers have reached an all time high. Many other parks (including the Magic Kingdom) still haven’t matched their pre-pandemic attendance levels.
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At fourth on the list is Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Not surprising as they, too, have had large expansions in recent years, most notably Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.
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Five, six, and seven on the list are Universal Studios Florida, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, respectively.
Magic Kingdom Park topped the list of most visited theme parks in 2022, according to the annual TEA report. Disneyland Park came in second.
Interesting note: Universal's Islands of Adventure came in at 3 but was the only park with higher attendance in 2022 vs. 2019. pic.twitter.com/VRERtzlCU5
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It appears that the ongoing battle with Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney hasn’t seemed to damage Florida’s tourism, nor Disney’s attendance. With Walt Disney World theme parks taking up four of the top 7 spots, it’s a safe bet that theme park resort isn’t losing its battle with the governor nor planning to uproot and move its operation anytime soon.
