The theme park magical kingdom of disneylocated in the center of Florida (US)was the most visited in the world in 2022, having added about 17.13 million visitors, according to a report released this Wednesday.

The Themed Entertainment Association/AECOM report indicates that the figure is for 2022 an increase of 35% compared to last year, although it is still missing to match the 21 million visitors of 2019, the year before the pandemic. However, the document highlights that no theme park in the world has yet managed to return to pre-pandemic numbers.

The second place on this list is taken by Disneyland in Californiawhich registered 16.88 million visitors, an increase of 97% over the previous year, and in third place is Universal Studios Japan, with 12.35 million visitors (125% more than in 2021).

Disneyland Tokyoat 12 million (90% increase), and Universal Islands of Adventure, in Orlando and at 11.02 million (21%), ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, among the most visited theme parks in the world.

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The study reflects that Florida is the undisputed amusement park capital of the world.by placing six parks in the top 15 positions, which together attracted 68.8 million visitors in 2022, followed at a distance by the three major California parks which registered 35.2 million visitors.

Universal Islands of Adventure ranked as the third most visited park in the United States and in this way, it prevailed over the other three Disney World parks in Florida, such as Hollywood Studios (10.9 million), EPCOT (10 million), and Magic Kingdom (9.03 million).

Photo courtesy of Universal Orlando of the vertiginous roller coaster Velocicoaster at the Jurassic Park theme park at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, USA. EFE/Universal Orlando/Kevin Kolczynski Photo: Kevin Kolczynski

As reported by local media, the primacy of the Magic Kingdom is likely it will be certified in 2023 accounting, which will take into account the opening last April of the TRON Lightcycle Run attraction. Disney remains the master of the industry, placing seven (two of them in Japan) in the list of the ten most visited parks in the world, according to the report.

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In additionThe United States is home to the seven most visited parks in the world, five of which are owned by Disney and two by Universal.

The report, considered the benchmark for the industry, highlights that the parks and attraction industry as a whole continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic and that the increase in visitor numbers was due to the easing of restrictions imposed by covid-19 and “cumulative demand.” This study is being released in the midst of Disney’s battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is a Republican nominee for president in 2024 and with whom he is in litigation.

The conflict erupted when one of the managers criticized the law that prohibits addressing issues of gender identity and sexual orientation in Florida schools, a rule known by his detractors as “Don’t say gay.” In response, DeSantis signed into law ending the self-government that Disney had enjoyed in Florida for over 50 years and created a new board with members elected by him.