2007 Theme Park Attendance Information

[Cheshire Figment]

The Themed Entertainment Association has released its annual report (14 pages long) http://www.themeit.com/attendance_report2007.pdf of top attendance of theme parks and water parks worldwide.

They break out the top ten chains (Disney being #1) by worldwide attendance. Then they give the top 25 Theme Parks worldwide (Top 8 are, in order: MK, DL, TDL, TDS, DLP, EC, DHS, DAK), the top 20 Waterparks worldwide (top 2 are TL and BB). Top 20 Park North American, Top 20 parks Europe, Top 10 Parks Latina America, Top 10 Parks Asia and Pacific Rim, and ends up with the top 15 Water Parks in the US.

 

[wdwmaw]

Thanks ~ what great info !

 

[DisneyExplorer]

great data!

 

[ChrisFL]

Where's Merlin based in? Never heard of them

 

[mitros]

Translation: The parks are getting to crowded to enjoy anymore.......

 

[mjstaceyuofm]

Translation: The parks are getting to crowded to enjoy anymore.......

You beat me to the punch. That about says it all.

 

[MJMcBride]

Translation: The parks are getting to crowded to enjoy anymore.......

they are at certain times for sure

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Where's Merlin based in? Never heard of them

Based in UK.

See Merlin Entertainments Group: http://www.merlinentertainments.biz/

 

[mitros]

they are at certain times for sure

Living so close to WDW, we go there on a fairly regular basis. However, over the last year or so, things have gotten so bad crowd-wise, that we are now making less trips. Just do not like the wall to wall bodies. Even the previously slow times, September, January, and December have now become a lot busier.....just my observations.

 

[NowaSki]

Does anyone know if these are new records for the WDW parks?

I searched for historical attendance levels, but came up with nothing.

If WDW is reaching new peaks in park attendance, then it might be time to consider adding a new park. I know wishful thinking.

 

[harmonium]

It is really fun to read those. There is no comparison between MK and Universal. I hear negative things about AK and Disneyland Paris, but even they have greater numbers than Universal.

I'd like to see what happens with the numbers when the Harry Potter themed stuff opens at Universal. I doubt they will be in league with MK and DL, but they might take at least 3rd or 4th on the list with Harry Potter.

 

[boomhauer]

Couple thing sI find interesting:

Universal promotes Wet n' Wild as the most popular water park in the country (which it's not) and Universal Studios as the most popular television and movie studios in the country (which it's not.)

Also a bit surprised that Typhoon Lagoon beat Blizzard Beach.

 

[OrlandoMike]

Also a bit surprised that Typhoon Lagoon beat Blizzard Beach.

Crush and Gusher!

 

[harmonium]

"Universal promotes Wet n' Wild as the most popular water park in the country (which it's not) and Universal Studios as the most popular television and movie studios in the country (which it's not.)"

Why is that NOT considered false advertising? Unless it is and Disney is just so huge they really do not have to worry about it.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Also a bit surprised that Typhoon Lagoon beat Blizzard Beach.

I think TL is actually larger than BB, or at least has more capacity.

I know a couple of weeks ago BB reached a Stage 4 closing (shut to all Guests) while at TL we did not go beyond Stage 1 (Parking lot closed to cars, Disney buses and taxicabs allowed in) on that same day.

 

[mitros]

"Universal promotes Wet n' Wild as the most popular water park in the country (which it's not) and Universal Studios as the most popular television and movie studios in the country (which it's not.)"

Why is that NOT considered false advertising? Unless it is and Disney is just so huge they really do not have to worry about it.

Have you watched any of those assinine infomercials? Do you think any of them are telling the truth? That's why false advertising runs rampant, and nothing will ever be done about it..........

 

[Metro West]

Living so close to WDW, we go there on a fairly regular basis. However, over the last year or so, things have gotten so bad crowd-wise, that we are now making less trips. Just do not like the wall to wall bodies. Even the previously slow times, September, January, and December have now become a lot busier.....just my observations.

Yeah I agree...I don't go over nearly as much as I used to. Just too many people to step around to enjoy yourself anymore.

Universal promotes Wet n' Wild as the most popular water park in the country (which it's not) and Universal Studios as the most popular television and movie studios in the country (which it's not.)

Where are you seeing these commercials? I've never heard Universal promoting themselves like that.