Orlando Tourism Statistics

Orlando, Florida, known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World,” is a top tourist destination in the United States. With attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld, it consistently draws families and adventure seekers year after year.

Outside the pandemic years, Orlando has attracted between 74 and 77 million visitors each year since 2018¹.

• Orlando welcomed 75.04 million visitors in 2018, and 2019 brought a slight rise to 75.8 million².
• The pandemic then hit hard: as travel restrictions tightened in 2020, visitor numbers fell sharply to 35.28 million².
• As conditions improved, numbers climbed back to 59.30 million the following year².
• By 2022, as the world adjusted to the new normal, the city was back to 74.04 million visitors, almost level with pre-pandemic numbers².
• Visitor numbers reached 75.33 million in 2024 — 68.84 million domestic and 6.49 million international — a 1.8% increase on the 74.01 million recorded in 2023¹.
• Orlando then set a new tourism record in 2025, welcoming 76.66 million visitors — 70.33 million domestic and 6.34 million international — up another 1.8%³.

How many people have visited Orlando in 2026 so far?

Orlando drew slightly more visitors in the first half of 2026 than a year earlier, going by the latest airport and hotel figures for January to June:

• Orlando International Airport handled 29.76 million passengers in the first half of 2026, 1.9% more than in the same period of 2025.⁴
• Metro Orlando hotels sold 18.0 million room nights over the same six months, up 1.1%.⁴

June on its own was down on last year. Visit Orlando publishes its official visitor count once a year, so the 2026 total will follow next year.

How many people visited Orlando in 2025?

• In 2025, Orlando welcomed a record 76.66 million visitors, a 1.8% increase from 2024³ and 1.1% more than in 2019¹.
• This total includes 70.33 million domestic visitors and 6.34 million international visitors; international visits fell 2.4%, mainly because fewer Canadians visited³.

How many people visited Orlando in 2024?

• In 2024, Orlando welcomed 75.33 million visitors, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels and marking a 1.8% increase from 2023⁵ and still 0.6% fewer visitors than in 2019¹.

How many people visited Orlando in 2023?

About 74.01 million people visited Orlando in 2023.¹

• This total includes 67.88 million domestic visitors and 6.13 million international visitors, a 25% increase in international visits compared to 2022⁶.

Orlando primarily attracts visitors from Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia³.

• In 2019, Orlando welcomed 1.22 million Canadian visitors, but the figure dropped to 368,000 in 2020. UK visitor numbers also saw a steep decline, from 1.03 million to 151,000 over the same period².
• By 2022, the number of visitors began to rebound to near pre-pandemic levels, with Canada and the UK showing remarkable recovery. Over 861,000 visitors from Canada and 809,000 visitors from the UK were recorded, followed by visitors from Brazil (575,000), Mexico (394,000), and Colombia (287,000)².
• Out of 6.13 million international visitors in 2023, 1.26 million were from Canada, followed by the United Kingdom with 877,000 visitors. Next were Brazil, Mexico and Colombia¹².
• In 2025, Orlando welcomed 6.34 million international visitors. Canada stayed the top market with 1.12 million visitors despite a 13.3% drop, followed by the United Kingdom (933,500), Brazil (736,300), Mexico (458,500) and Colombia (360,000)³.

Orlando International Airport handled 57.68 million passengers in 2025, 0.8% more than the 57.21 million in 2024.¹⁵

• Domestic passengers dipped 0.4% to 49.22 million, while international passengers rose 8.2% to 8.45 million.¹⁵
• From January to August 2026, the airport handled 38.96 million passengers, level with the same period of 2025.¹⁶
• Airport counts include local residents and count every arrival and departure, so they are not a direct count of visitors.

• To enjoy all of Orlando’s attractions, visitors need at least 5 days to experience the city, especially popular attractions such as Disney World and Universal Studios.

• Universal Orlando Resort: A top entertainment destination featuring two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure) and a water theme park (Volcano Bay), alongside numerous dining and entertainment options.
• Walt Disney World Resort: Stands as an iconic attraction with four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom), plus two water parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon), complemented by a wide selection of hotels and dining experiences.
• SeaWorld Orlando: A marine zoological park with a theme park, offering close encounters with marine life, exhilarating rides, and educational shows.
• Crayola Experience: Located at the Florida Mall, the Crayola Experience offers a vibrant and interactive creative adventure that’s fun for families.
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: Known for its surf pool and family-friendly rides, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is one of two beloved water parks at Walt Disney World Resort.