Disney World Visitor Statistics: Facts and Trends [2024]

July 22, 2024 0 Comments

Visitor Numbers and Attendance

  1. In 2019, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida welcomed around 20.86 million visitors.
  2. Magic Kingdom in Orlando sees an average of 57,000 guests daily.
  3. During the holiday season, Disney World attracts up to 155,000 visitors on peak days.
  4. Disney World in Orlando holds the title for the most visited theme park globally.
  5. From 2014 to 2019, Disney World saw an annual visitor increase of 2.3%.
  6. EPCOT experienced a 4.2% rise in attendance in 2019.
  7. In 2018, Animal Kingdom recorded the highest growth among Disney parks worldwide, with a 9.86% attendance boost.
  8. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused an 80% drop in Disney World’s attendance.

Visitor Spending and Behavior

  1. In 2019, the average daily ticket to Disney World was priced at $132.43.
  2. Single-day tickets range from $109 to $159.
  3. Visitors typically spend $69.30 per person on souvenirs.
  4. On average, guests consume around 50 million Coca-Cola products each year.
  5. A majority of visitors, over 50%, stay at the resort for 5 to 7 nights.
  6. The average visitor takes about 120 photos per day.

Visitor Satisfaction and Experience

  1. A 2017 survey revealed that 75% of Disney World visitors were “very satisfied” with their experience.
  2. Guests are generally willing to wait approximately 45 minutes for attractions.

Demographic Insights

  1. In 2017, about 42% of all U.S. households with children under 18 had visited a Disney theme park.

Miscellaneous

  1. Disney World visitors enjoy capturing their magical moments, snapping an average of 120 photos daily.