Theme parks around the world took a major hit in 2020, along with the entire travel and destination industry. They are making a rapid comeback, though!
America’s Most Popular Theme Parks
Even with most theme parks closed for at least part of 2021, statistics show they are well are their way to making a full recovery.
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
2. Disneyland
Location: Anaheim, CA
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 18.67
2020 – 3.67
2021 – 8.57
3. Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 13.88
2020 – 4.17
2021 – 7.19
4. Epcot
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 12.44
2020 – 4.04
2021 – 7.75
5. Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 11.48
2020 – 3.68
2021 – 8.59
6. Universal Studios Hollywood
Location: Universal City, CA
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 10.92
2020 – 4.1
2021 – 8.99
7. Islands of Adventure
Location: Orlando, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 10.38
2020 – 4.01
2021 – 9.08
8. Disney’s California Adventure
Location: Anaheim, CA
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 9.86
2020 – 1.92
2021 – 4.98
9. Universal Studios Florida
Location: Orlando, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 9.15
2020 – 1.3
2021 – 5.51
10. Seaworld Florida
Location: Orlando, FL
Visitors: (in millions)
2019 – 4.64
2020 – 1.6
2021 – 3.05
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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.