Most visited amusement and theme parks worldwide 2019-2021

In 2021, the United States’ Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) was visited by over 12 million people, making it the most visited amusement park worldwide. That being said, Magic Kingdom, and indeed all the other leading theme parks worldwide, experienced a dramatic drop in attendance in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, in 2019, the Magic Kingdom was visited by over 20 million people.

What is the global market size of the amusement park sector?

The global market size of amusement parks fell to 51.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2020 due in large part to the effects of the pandemic. This figure is forecast to increase the coming years, however. By 2025, the global market size is expected to surpass pre-pandemic figures and reach 89.2 billion U.S. dollars.

What is the fastest roller coaster in the world?

As of 2022, the fastest roller coaster in the world was the Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi. The ride can reach top speeds of around 149 miles per hour (or 240 kilometers per hour) and was opened in 2010. The theme park itself, Ferrari World, is based on the Ferrari motor brand. Meanwhile, the highest roller coaster in the world, as of 2022, was Kingda Ka at the Six Flags Great Adventure Park in the United States.