Walt Disney World Tourism Statistics

Page last updated: 12 November 2025

Walt Disney World in Florida, often called “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.

The resort has four iconic theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow or EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom), each offering unique experiences. It also features two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach, along with over thirty hotels, golf courses, and other recreational venues, providing a wide array of adventures for visitors.

How many people visit Disney World each year?

Over 50 million tourists visit Walt Disney World annually, making it the world’s most frequently visited vacation resort.

• With Magic Kingdom as its flagship theme park, Walt Disney World consistently maintains its position as the number one theme park globally.

• Each of its theme parks attracts approximately 10 million visitors annually, consistently ranking among the top tourist destinations.¹

How many people visited Disney World in 2023?

Over 49.1 million visitors travelled to Disney World in 2024, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations globally.

This total combines the number of visitors across its four main theme parks in 2024:

• Magic Kingdom: 17.84 million visitors
• EPCOT: 12.13 million visitors
• Hollywood Studios: 10.33 million visitors
• Animal Kingdom: 8.8 million visitors
• Typhoon Lagoon: 1.82 million visitors
• Blizzard Beach: 897,000 visitors

How many people visit Walt Disney World every day?

With around 50 million annual tourist visits, Disney World averages approximately 159,000 visitors per day across all its parks. 

Below is a breakdown of daily visitors per park, calculated from the 2023 annual attendance data.

• Magic Kingdom: 48,877 daily visitors
• EPCOT: 33,233 daily visitors
• Hollywood Studios: 28,200 daily visitors
• Animal Kingdom: 24,110 daily visitors
• Typhoon Lagoon: 4,986 daily visitors
• Blizzard Beach: 2,458 daily visitors

Breaking Down the Magic: Attendance Per Park 

How many people visit Magic Kingdom every year? 

Magic Kingdom has historically seen attendance surpassing the 20 million mark annually before the pandemic. With iconic attractions like Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain, it remains the crown jewel of Walt Disney World.

Over 17.8 million people visited Magic Kingdom in 2024, a slight increase from 2023 but still 15.1% lower than 2019’s peak year.

• Pre-Pandemic (2019): 20.96 million
• During Pandemic (2020): 6.94 million
• Post-Pandemic (2022): 17.13 million
• Recovery Year 
  • 2023: 17.72 million
  • 2024: 17.8 million

How many people visit Magic Kingdom every day?

Nearly 48,877 people visit Magic Kingdom every day, calculated from 2024 annual attendance data.

Daily Visitor Breakdown for Magic Kingdom:

• 2019: Approximately 57,397 visitors per day.
• 2020: Approximately 18,904 visitors per day.
• 2021: Approximately 34,770 visitors per day.
• 2022: Approximately 46,630 visitors per day.
• 2023: Approximately 48,548 visitors per day.
• 2024: Approximately 48,877 visitors per day.

How many people visit EPCOT every year? 

Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT), the park famed for its showcase of technology and international cultures, also draws millions of tourists every year.

EPCOT welcomed approximately 12.1 million visitors in 2024, a slight increase of 1% from 2023 but still 2.7% lower than 2019’s peak year.

• Pre-Pandemic (2019): 12.44 million
• During Pandemic (2020): 4.04 million
• Post-Pandemic (2022): 10 million
• Recovery Year 
  • 2023: 11.98 million
  • 2024: 12.1 million

How many people visit EPCOT every day?

Over 33,233 people visit EPCOT every day, calculated from 2024 annual attendance data.

How many people visit Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom every year? 

Hollywood Studios, home to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and other movie-themed experiences, and Animal Kingdom, with its lush landscapes and thrilling rides like Avatar Flight of Passage, both contribute massively to the total footfall, each adding millions to the tally.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios saw an attendance of approximately 10.3 million visitors in 2024, 10.3% lower compared to the peak year of 2019.

Meanwhile, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed approximately 8.8 million visitors in 2024, a slight increase from 8.77 million visitors in 2023 and 36.7% below the park’s peak year in 2019.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• Pre-Pandemic (2019): 11.48 million
• During Pandemic (2020): 3.68 million
• Post-Pandemic (2022): 10.9 million
• Recovery Year 
  • 2023: 10.30 million
  • 2024: 10.30 million

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Pre-Pandemic (2019): 13.89 million
• During Pandemic (2020): 4.17 million
• Post-Pandemic (2022): 9.03 million
• Recovery Year 
  • 2023: 8.77 million
  • 2024: 8.8 million

How many people visit Hollywood Studios every day?

Over 28,200 people visited Hollywood Studios every day, calculated from 2024 annual attendance data.

How many people visit Animal Kingdom every day?

Over 24,110 people visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom every day, calculated from the 2024 annual attendance data.

How many people visit Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach every year? 

The water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, also enjoy visits from millions of water adventure enthusiasts.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

• Pre-Pandemic (2019): 2.25 million
• During Pandemic (2020): Closed
• Post-Pandemic (2022): 1.92 million
• Recovery year:
  • 2023: 1.9 million
  • 2024: 1.82 million

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

• Pre-Pandemic (2019): 1.98 million
• During Pandemic (2020): 316,000
• Post-Pandemic (2022): 101,000
• Recovery year (2024): 897,000

How much do visitors spend at Walt Disney World every year?

• Visitors spend considerable amounts at Walt Disney World every year. These expenditures include theme park tickets, which range from $119 to over $159 per day, as well as accommodation, dining, and shopping.²

• Although Disney does not share exact park-by-park spending details, it is known that the resort’s revenue reaches several billions annually.

• In the 2022 Fiscal Year alone, according to Oxford Economics, Walt Disney World Resort generated a total of $40.3 billion, including $6.6 billion in tax revenue and $12.1 billion in total labour income, which was the result of Disney revenues and off-site visitor spending.³

Where do visitors to Walt Disney World come from?

• Visitors to Walt Disney World come from around the globe, but the majority are domestic visitors (from the United States).

• Florida locals also account for a large number of visitors, benefiting from special offers and discounts available to state residents.²
  • Many domestic travelers also include Walt Disney World as a highlight of their longer road trips in the US, often pairing their Florida adventure with visits to other iconic destinations across the Southeast.

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How many people visited Walt Disney World in 2024?

In 2024, with approximately 49.1 million visitors total attendance across its four main theme parks, Walt Disney World saw a strong recovery in attendance following the pandemic.

• Magic Kingdom had 17.84 million visitors, Disney’s Hollywood Studios attracted 10.33 million, Epcot saw 12.13 million, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom drew 8.8 million. Typhoon Lagoon welcomed 1.82 million guests, while Blizzard Beach saw 897,000 visitors.

Impact of Coronavirus – Disney World Tourism Statistics 2020 & 2021

• In 2020, park closures and capacity restrictions led to a sharp 91% drop in Disney’s revenue, according to CNN.⁴ 

• Although there were signs of recovery in 2021 with the park’s reopening and the introduction of safety protocols, attendance remained below pre-pandemic levels. The pandemic caused a notable decline in tourism and financial performance for the resort during these years.

Florida Travel Statistics Resources

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References

1. AECOM: Theme Index and Museum Index Reports ↩︎
2. DisneyWorld: Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets and Special Offers for Florida Residents ↩︎
3. OxfordEconomics: Walt Disney World Economic Impact – 2022 ↩︎
4. CNN: Impact of Pandemic to Disney’s Profit ↩︎