The 10 most visited amusement and theme parks worldwide, ranked by annual attendance according to the 2024 TEA Global Experience Index.
Quick answer: 1. Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World), 2. Disneyland Park (Disneyland Resort), 3. Universal Studios Japan, 4. Tokyo Disneyland, 5. Shanghai Disneyland, 6. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, 7. Tokyo DisneySea, 8. Universal Studios Florida, 9. EPCOT (Walt Disney World), 10. Universal's Islands of Adventure.
The world's most visited amusement parks draw tens of millions of visitors every year, and the top 10 are dominated by Disney. In 2024, the combined attendance of the world's top 25 parks reached 246 million visitors, finally clearing pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida has held the #1 spot for 19 consecutive years. But the rankings are changing: Asian parks — particularly Shanghai Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan — are growing the fastest, and the 2025 opening of Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando adds a major new competitor to the landscape.
The world's most-visited theme park for 19 straight years. At 17.84 million visitors in 2024, Magic Kingdom outdrew the entire population of the Netherlands. Disney announced in 2024 a park expansion described as the largest in its history, with new lands themed to Cars, Encanto, and Coco.
The original Disney theme park, opened by Walt Disney himself in 1955. Disneyland drew 17.34 million guests in 2024, just half a million behind Magic Kingdom, on a footprint less than a fifth the size. It is the only Disney park Walt saw open during his lifetime.
The most-visited theme park in Asia and the top Universal park worldwide. USJ drew 16.0 million visitors in 2024, driven by its Super Nintendo World (opened 2021) and the Donkey Kong Country expansion that opened in December 2024.
The first Disney park outside the United States is uniquely owned by The Oriental Land Company (not Disney) under a licensing deal. At 15.1 million visitors, it remains one of the most consistently visited parks in the world, with a loyal domestic audience.
The youngest park in the top 10 (opened 2016) and the fastest-growing. Shanghai Disneyland drew 14.7 million visitors in 2024, up 5% year-over-year. Its Enchanted Storybook Castle is the tallest Disney castle in the world at 197 feet.
China's Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Hengqin is the most visited non-Disney/Universal park in the world. Its massive aquarium, roller coasters, and shows draw a strong domestic audience and it consistently leads Chinese park attendance.
The only Disney park in the top 10 with a nautical/ocean theme and consistently ranks among the highest in visitor satisfaction surveys. Its major Fantasy Springs expansion opened in June 2024, adding Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan-themed lands.
Orlando's Universal Studios Florida forms half of the Universal Orlando Resort alongside Islands of Adventure. Attendance is approaching pre-pandemic peaks, with the opening of Epic Universe in 2025 expected to reshape the Orlando theme park landscape.
Disney's experimental city-concept turned permanent theme park ranks as the second most-visited of Walt Disney World's four parks. EPCOT's annual International Food & Wine Festival and new attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind drive consistent attendance.
Home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and Jurassic Park attractions, Islands of Adventure rounds out the top 10. The park is connected to Universal Studios Florida by the Hogwarts Express ride.
| # | Name | location | opened | owner | 2023Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) | Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA | 1971 | Disney | 17.72 |
| 2 | Disneyland Park (Disneyland Resort) | Anaheim, California, USA | 1955 | Disney | 17.25 |
| 3 | Universal Studios Japan | Osaka, Japan | 2001 | Universal / USJ Co. | 16 |
| 4 | Tokyo Disneyland | Urayasu, Chiba, Japan | 1983 | Oriental Land Company | 14.72 |
| 5 | Shanghai Disneyland | Shanghai, China | 2016 | Disney (43%) / Shanghai Shendi Group (57%) | 14 |
| 6 | Chimelong Ocean Kingdom | Hengqin, Zhuhai, China | 2014 | Chimelong Group | 12.5 |
| 7 | Tokyo DisneySea | Urayasu, Chiba, Japan | 2001 | Oriental Land Company | 12.1 |
| 8 | Universal Studios Florida | Orlando, Florida, USA | 1990 | Universal / Comcast | 11.8 |
| 9 | EPCOT (Walt Disney World) | Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA | 1982 | Disney | 11.5 |
| 10 | Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida, USA | 1999 | Universal / Comcast | 11.2 |
Parks are ranked by total annual attendance (gate count) as reported in the TEA Global Experience Index (formerly the TEA/AECOM Theme Index) for calendar year 2024, the most recent full-year data available (published October 2025). The ranking includes standalone theme parks operated by major companies — Disney, Universal, Chimelong, and other regional operators. Figures represent individual park attendance, not resort-wide totals. Composite resort figures (e.g., entire Walt Disney World) would order differently but park-by-park granularity is the industry standard for this ranking.
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is the most visited theme park in the world with 17.84 million visitors in 2024. It has held the #1 spot for 19 consecutive years.
The United States has the most, with 5 parks (Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Universal Studios Florida, EPCOT, and Islands of Adventure). Japan has 3 parks, and China has 2 parks in the top 10.
Universal's Epic Universe opened in Orlando in 2025 and is expected to significantly reshape the top 10 rankings in future years. It may draw attendance from existing Orlando parks while also bringing more visitors to the market overall.
Yes. The most recent TEA Global Experience Index covers calendar year 2024 and was published in October 2025. The 2025 report will be released in late 2026 and may show significant changes due to Epic Universe and Chinese park growth.