When it comes to measuring the popularity of America’s theme parks, the proof is in the numbers. This article delves into the specifics, outlining each park’s annual visitor count that qualifies them as the most frequented attraction. From coast to coast, here’s a quick look at the theme parks that continue to draw the largest crowds year after year.
America’s Most Popular Theme Parks
You may be able to guess which one is number one (by far!), but there are some on this list that may just surprise you. Here are the 10 most popular theme parks in America, based on attendance.
1 Magic Kingdom
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 20.96
2020 – 6.94
2021 – 12.69
Most Popular Ride: TRON Lightcycle Run
2 Disneyland
Location: Anaheim, CA
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 18.67
2020 – 3.67
2021 – 8.57
Most Popular Ride: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
3 Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 13.88
2020 – 4.17
2021 – 7.19
Most Popular Ride: Expedition Everest
4 Epcot
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 12.44
2020 – 4.04
2021 – 7.75
Most Popular Ride: Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind
5 Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 11.48
2020 – 3.68
2021 – 8.59
Most Popular Ride: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
6 Universal Studios Hollywood
Location: Universal City, CA
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 10.92
2020 – 4.1
2021 – 8.99
Most Popular Ride: World-Famous Studio Tour
7 Islands of Adventure
Location: Orlando, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 10.38
2020 – 4.01
2021 – 9.08
Most Popular Ride: Jurassic World VelociCoaster
8 Disney’s California Adventure
Location: Anaheim, CA
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 9.86
2020 – 1.92
2021 – 4.98
Most Popular Ride: Radiator Springs Racers
9 Universal Studios Florida
Location: Orlando, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 9.15
2020 – 1.3
2021 – 5.51
Most Popular Ride: VelociCoaster
10 Seaworld Florida
Location: Orlando, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 4.64
2020 – 1.6
2021 – 3.05
Most Popular Ride: Mako
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Data provided by Statista | Featured Image Credit: Deposit Photos
This article was produced by Our Woven Journey.
Karee Blunt is a nationally syndicated travel journalist, focused on discovering destinations and experiences that captivate and inspire others through her writing. She is also the founder of Our Woven Journey, a travel site focused on inspiring others to create memory-making adventures with their loved ones. Karee is passionate about encouraging others to step out of their comfort zone and live the life they dream of. She is the mother of six kids, including four through adoption, and lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest. You can learn more about Karee on her about me page.