Theme Parks Compared
A comparative overview of major theme park destinations worldwide.
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Discover famous theme parks compared on key metrics—highlights show standouts (data approximate from sources like TEA/AECOM reports and park websites as of 2024).
| Attribute | Magic Kingdom (Disney World) | Disneyland Park | Tokyo Disneyland | Universal Studios Florida | Epcot | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Universal's Islands of Adventure | Europa-Park | Disneyland Paris | Cedar Point | Six Flags Magic Mountain | PortAventura World | Alton Towers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Orlando, FL, USA | Anaheim, CA, USA | Tokyo, Japan | Orlando, FL, USA | Orlando, FL, USA | Orlando, FL, USA | Orlando, FL, USA | Orlando, FL, USA | Rust, Germany | Paris, France | Sandusky, OH, USA | Valencia, CA, USA | Salou, Spain | Staffordshire, UK |
| Annual Attendance (Millions, Pre-COVID Avg.) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 1-Day Ticket Price (USD, Adult) | 109-159 | 104-154 | 70 | 109 | 109-159 | 109-159 | 109-159 | 109 | 60 | 100 | 50 | 80 | 55 | 45 |
| Number of Rides/Attractions | 25+ | 50+ | 40+ | 10+ | 20+ | 15+ | 20+ | 15+ | 100+ | 50+ | 70+ | 100+ | 40+ | 40+ |
| Signature Attraction | Space Mountain | Pirates of the Caribbean | Splash Mountain | Harry Potter World | Test Track | Avatar Flight of Passage | Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge | Jurassic World VelociCoaster | Silver Star | Big Thunder Mountain | Millennium Force | X2 | Shambhala | Nemesis |
| Family Friendliness (1-5) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Thrill Level (1-5) | 3 | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Food & Dining Options (1-5) | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Visitor Rating (1-5) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Size (Acres) | 107 | 85 | 115 | 125 | 300 | 580 | 135 | 101 | 235 | 140 | 364 | 262 | 294 | 910 |
| Top Feature | Iconic Cinderella Castle & parades | Original Disney magic & characters | Unique Japanese twists on classics | Movie-themed rides & shows | World Showcase & festivals | Safari & Pandora world | Toy Story Land & Star Wars | Wizarding World & superheroes | European-themed areas & coasters | European Disney charm | Roller coaster capital | Record-breaking thrill rides | Mediterranean vibes & Ferrari Land | Historic gardens & coasters |
| Overall Ranking | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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