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The 10 Most PopularTheme Parks In The World

The top theme parks in the world

The Themed Entertainment Association released its list of the top theme parks in the world by number of

visitors in 2014.

One company clearly dominates the theme park industry. With total theme park visitation on the rise,

this is a big reason why that company is also performing so well overall.

*All photos sourced from Disney.com and Universalstudios.com

#10: Disney’s California Adventure Location: California, U.S.A.

2014 attendance: 8.8 million Increase over 2013: 3%Unique parts: Disney’s CA adventure is made up of seven different

lands, featuring favorites like “Cars Land” and “A Bugs Land”.

#9: Disneyland ParisLocation: near Paris, France

2014 attendance: 9.9 million Decrease from 2013: (4.7%)Why you should add it to your trip: You can be picked up in the

heart of Paris and be at Disneyland within the hour.

#8: DisneyWorld’s Hollywood Studios Location: Florida, U.S.A.

2014 attendance: 10.3 million Increase over 2013: 2%Why go: Interactive experiences let you see Disney’s growth from

Walt Disney’s perspective and be part of the entertainment.

#7: DisneyWorld’s Animal KingdomLocation: Florida, U.S.A.

2014 attendance: 10.4 million Increase over 2013: 2%Overview: Safari adventure, with a classic Disney feel

#6: DisneyWorld’s EpcotLocation: Florida, U.S.A.

2014 attendance: 11.5 million Increase over 2013: 2%A.K.A: Sometimes referred to as the “permanent world fair” for its

emphasis on showcasing innovation and technology.

#5: Universal Studios Japan Location: near Tokyo, Japan

2014 attendance: 11.8 million Increase over 2013: 17%Recognition: the Spiderman 3D ride has won best theme park ride

seven years in a row.

#4: Tokyo DisneySea Location: near Tokyo, Japan

2014 attendance: 14.1 million Increase over 2013: 0.1%Best attraction: Journey to the Center of the Earth, which takes

“explorers” into an artificial volcano.

#3: DisneylandLocation: California, U.S.A.

2014 attendance: 16.8 million Increase over 2013: 3.5%Why it’s a trendsetter: Disneyland was the first theme park

opened by Walt Disney, back in 1955.

#2: Tokyo Disney ResortLocation: near Tokyo, Japan

2014 attendance: 17.3 million Increase over 2013: 0.5%Caveat: Tokyo Disney Resort is actually licensed by Disney but the

one Disney theme park not actually operated by the company.

#1: DisneyWorld’s Magic Kingdom Location: Florida, U.S.A.

2014 attendance: 19.3 million Increase over 2013: 4%Interesting feature: The castle at Magic Kingdom will only be the biggest in the world until Disney Resort Shanghai opens in 2016.

Are these parks worth an investment?2014 was a great year for theme park operators as

increased visitors and average spend made for better financial performance all the way around.

But one operator is way ahead of the rest, not just in its amount of properties but as an investment, too. To learn more about why Disney is the leader in the theme park

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