Disney World Visitor Statistics - How Many People Visit per Year?

Page last updated: 07 October 2024

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.

Overview

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, according to the AECOM Theme Index.¹

How many people visited Disney World in 2023?

Over 48.77 million visitors travelled to Disney World in 2023, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations globally.

This total combines the number of visitors across its four main theme parks in 2023:

Magic Kingdom: 17.72 million visitors
EPCOT: 11.98 million visitors
Hollywood Studios: 10.3 million visitors
Animal Kingdom: 8.77 million visitors

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, Disney’s water parks, also contributed to overall attendance figures, though specific numbers are not listed.

How many people visit Walt Disney World every day?

With over 58 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: 48,500 daily visitors
EPCOT: 32,800 daily visitors
Hollywood Studios: 28,200 daily visitors
Animal Kingdom: 24,000 daily visitors

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, Disney’s water parks, also contributed to overall attendance figures, though specific numbers are not listed.

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 17.72 million people visited Magic Kingdom in 2023, an increase of 3.4% from 2022 but still 15.4% 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

How many people visit Magic Kingdom every day?

Over 48,500 people visit Magic Kingdom every day, calculated from 2023 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.

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 11.98 million visitors in 2023, a slight increase of 19.8% from 2022 but still 3.7% 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 visitors

How many people visit EPCOT every day?

Over 32,800 people visit EPCOT every day, calculated from 2023 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 2023, a slight decrease of about 5.5% from 2022, and still 10.3% lower compared to the peak year of 2019.

Meanwhile, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed approximately 8.77 million visitors in 2023, a decrease of about 2.9% from 9.03 million visitors in 2022 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

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

How many people visit Hollywood Studios every day?

Over 24,000 people visit Hollywood Studios every day, calculated from 2023 annual attendance data.

How many people visit Animal Kingdom every day?

Over 24,000 people visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom every day, calculated from the 2023 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

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Pre-Pandemic (2019): 1.98 million
During Pandemic (2020): 316,000
Post-Pandemic (2022): 101,000

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

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How many people visited Walt Disney World in 2022?

In 2022, with approximately 49.07 million visitors total attendance across its parks, Walt Disney World saw a strong recovery in attendance following the pandemic.

Magic Kingdom had 17.13 million visitors, Disney’s Hollywood Studios attracted 10.9 million, Epcot saw 10 million, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom drew 9.03 million. Typhoon Lagoon welcomed 1.92 million guests, while Blizzard Beach saw 101,000 visitors.

How much did visitors spend at Walt Disney World in 2022?

In 2022, Walt Disney World Resort generated $40.3 billion in statewide economic impact, with $12.1 billion in total labour income from both Disney revenues and off-site visitor spending. This suggests that billions were spent by visitors throughout the year.

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.

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References

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