The ten most-visited amusement and theme parks in North America, ranked by annual attendance from the TEA/AECOM Global Experience Index.
Quick answer: 1. Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World), 2. Disneyland Park, 3. EPCOT, 4. Disney's Hollywood Studios, 5. Disney California Adventure, 6. Universal Studios Florida, 7. Universal Islands of Adventure, 8. Disney's Animal Kingdom, 9. Universal Studios Hollywood, 10. Knott's Berry Farm.
North America is home to the world's busiest theme parks, anchored by the Disney and Universal resorts in Florida and California. The 2025 TEA/AECOM report shows Magic Kingdom leading with over 17.8 million visits, while Disney and Universal collectively claim nine of the top ten spots on the continent. The only non-Disney-Universal entry in the top ten is Knott's Berry Farm in California.
The undisputed king of theme parks worldwide, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, has been the most-visited theme park on Earth for decades. Its 17.8 million annual visits are powered by iconic attractions like Cinderella Castle, Space Mountain, and nightly fireworks.
The original Disney park opened by Walt Disney himself in 1955, Disneyland in Anaheim, California, drew over 17.3 million visitors. It remains the second-most-visited park in North America and the world, anchored by the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle and classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean.
EPCOT at Walt Disney World combines futuristic innovation with a world's-fair-style showcase of global cultures. Its 12 million annual visitors are drawn to attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the World Showcase pavilions.
Dedicated to movies, television, and music, Hollywood Studios draws crowds with Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Tower of Terror, and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. It recorded approximately 11.5 million visits.
Adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim, California Adventure celebrates the Golden State's culture, film, and industry. Its attendance of roughly 10 million is boosted by popular lands like Avengers Campus and Cars Land.
The centerpiece of Universal Orlando Resort, this working film studio and theme park attracts over 9.5 million visitors annually with rides based on blockbuster franchises including Harry Potter, Transformers, and The Simpsons.
The second gate at Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure is home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, Jurassic World VelociCoaster, and The Incredible Hulk Coaster. It draws approximately 9 million visitors yearly.
Part theme park, part zoological park, Disney's Animal Kingdom is the largest Disney park by area. It draws over 8.5 million guests with attractions like Avatar Flight of Passage and Kilimanjaro Safaris.
The original Universal Studio theme park in Los Angeles combines a behind-the-scenes studio tour with thrill rides like Jurassic World and Secret Life of Pets. It draws approximately 8.2 million visitors annually.
The only non-Disney-Universal park in the North American top ten, Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, is a historic theme park that originated as a berry farm and fried-chicken restaurant. It now draws over 4 million visitors with rides like GhostRider and HangTime.
| # | Name | location | owner | year_opened | area_acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) | Lake Buena Vista, Florida | Disney | 1971 | 107 |
| 2 | Disneyland Park | Anaheim, California | Disney | 1955 | 85 |
| 3 | EPCOT | Lake Buena Vista, Florida | Disney | 1982 | 305 |
| 4 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Lake Buena Vista, Florida | Disney | 1989 | 135 |
| 5 | Disney California Adventure | Anaheim, California | Disney | 2001 | 72 |
| 6 | Universal Studios Florida | Orlando, Florida | Universal (Comcast NBCUniversal) | 1990 | 42 |
| 7 | Universal Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | Universal (Comcast NBCUniversal) | 1999 | 101 |
| 8 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Lake Buena Vista, Florida | Disney | 1998 | 580 |
| 9 | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, California | Universal (Comcast NBCUniversal) | 1964 | 20 |
| 10 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | Cedar Fair (Six Flags) | 1920 | 57 |
Ranking metric: total annual in-park attendance for the calendar year, as reported in the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) / AECOM Global Experience Index. The index is the industry standard for park-attendance data and is compiled from operator reports, audited financial filings, and TEA estimates. Parks are ranked by highest annual attendance (rank 1 = most visited).
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida is the most visited theme park in North America (and the world) with over 17.8 million annual visits.
Disney owns six of the top ten: Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, California Adventure, and Animal Kingdom. Universal owns three (Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood). Knott's Berry Farm (Cedar Fair / Six Flags) is the only non-Disney-Universal entry.
It is the industry-standard annual report on global theme park and museum attendance, produced by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and compiled by the economics firm AECOM. The data is sourced from park operators, financial filings, and TEA estimates.
Universal Epic Universe opened in Orlando in 2025, so it may appear in future rankings. It was not yet included in the TEA report this list is based on.