This report examines the financial status, visitor numbers, and key trends in the world's amusement park and theme park industry. In 2023, Disney Experiences, with revenue of 33.4 billion dollars, still led this industry, followed by Universal Destinations & Experiences with 8.95 billion dollars.
In terms of visits, Magic Kingdom in Orlando, with more than 17.7 million people, was at the top, and after it Disneyland Anaheim and Universal Studios Japan attracted the most tourists. Many of China's parks had a striking jump in visits in 2023; specifically, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, with 184 percent growth, set the record.
On the financial side, revenue of Disney's parks and experiences segment in 2024 reached more than 34.2 billion dollars, showing 4.9 percent growth relative to the previous year. By contrast, companies such as Merlin Entertainments and Legoland faced a decline in revenue.
The report also introduces the world's oldest amusement parks, such as Bakken in Denmark (founded in 1583) and the Prater in Austria (1766). In addition, information is presented on the world's fastest and tallest roller coasters, including Formula Rossa in the UAE at a speed of 240 kilometers per hour and Kingda Ka in the United States at a height of 139 meters.
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