The latest 2025 TEA Global Experience Index report has been released, revealing the most visited theme parks across the United States.
Overall theme park attendance in North America remained steady in 2025, reaching 143.1 million visits across the top 20 parks—a 1.5% increase compared to 2024. Florida and California continue to dominate as the nation's primary theme park hubs, but the major headline of the year was the landmark debut of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando.
Here is the complete rundown of the top 20 most visited theme parks in the US in 2025.
Top 20 US Theme Parks in 2025 by Attendance:
- Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World, Florida) – 17.8 million (-0.2%)
Magic Kingdom holds its position as the most visited theme park in the world and the US. Featuring iconic lands like Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and Adventureland, guests continue to flock to classic rides, character meet-and-greets, and spectacular night-time firework displays over Cinderella Castle. - Disneyland Park (Disneyland Resort, California) – 17.41 million (+0.4%)
The original Disney park in Anaheim enjoyed another strong year. From classic dark rides to immersive lands such as Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland remains a favourite destination for both local visitors and tourists. - EPCOT (Walt Disney World, Florida) – 12.11 million (-0.2%)
Combining futuristic innovation with world culture, EPCOT retained its spot as Florida's second most popular park. Popular attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and seasonal festivals keep visitors coming throughout the year. - Disney's Hollywood Studios (Walt Disney World, Florida) – 10.31 million (-0.2%)
Home to blockbusters like Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Hollywood Studios continues to offer high-octane entertainment and immersive film-based experiences. - Disney California Adventure (Disneyland Resort, California) – 10.09 million (+0.4%)
Featuring popular areas such as Cars Land, Avengers Campus, and Pixar Pier, California Adventure offered another dynamic year of thrill rides, seasonal events, and character encounters. - Universal Studios Florida (Universal Orlando Resort, Florida) – 9.3 million (-2.1%)
Packed with movie-themed attractions like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley, Universal Studios Florida saw a slight attendance drop as visitors anticipated the opening of Orlando's newest park. - Universal Islands of Adventure (Universal Orlando Resort, Florida) – 9.2 million (-2.6%)
Known for cutting-edge rides such as Jurassic World VelociCoaster and Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Islands of Adventure remains a top choice for thrill-seekers. - Disney's Animal Kingdom (Walt Disney World, Florida) – 8.78 million (-0.2%)
Celebrating nature and wildlife alongside Pandora – The World of Avatar, Animal Kingdom welcomed millions of guests looking for adventure and animal encounters. - Universal Studios Hollywood (California) – 8.0 million (-8.0%)
Home to the World-Famous Studio Tour and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, Universal Studios Hollywood saw visitor numbers impacted during 2025 due to regional wildfire disruptions in Southern California. - SeaWorld Orlando (Florida) – 4.34 million (-0.3%)
Combining thrill rides like Pipeline and Mako with marine life presentations and conservation experiences, SeaWorld Orlando maintained its steady position in Central Florida. - Knott's Berry Farm (California) – 4.32 million (-4.2%)
Starting life as a berry farm, Knott's has evolved into a premier theme park destination featuring classic coasters like GhostRider and popular seasonal events like Knott's Scary Farm. - SeaWorld San Diego (California) – 4.02 million (-0.2%)
Offering a blend of marine animal exhibits, family attractions, and coasters such as Emperor, SeaWorld San Diego welcomed just over 4 million guests. - Universal Epic Universe (Universal Orlando Resort, Florida) – 4.0 million (NEW)
The biggest story of 2025 was the May grand opening of Universal Epic Universe, Orlando's first brand-new mega theme park in over 25 years. Featuring five immersive worlds—Celestial Park, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe—the park welcomed 4 million guests during its partial opening year. - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Florida) – 3.8 million (-4.4%)
Famous for its collection of world-class roller coasters like Iron Gwazi and Montu, as well as its extensive animal habitats, Busch Gardens attracted close to 4 million visitors. - Cedar Point (Ohio) – 3.5 million (-7.5%)
Known worldwide as the 'Roller Coaster Capital of the World!', Cedar Point's collection of thrill rides on the shores of Lake Erie attracted 3.5 million adrenaline lovers. - Dollywood (Tennessee) – 3.4 million (+8.1%)
Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood enjoyed a stellar year with an 8.1% attendance bump. Guests were drawn to its famous Southern hospitality, live entertainment, world-class coasters, and seasonal festivals. - Kings Island (Ohio) – 3.23 million (-6.9%)
Offering a balance of record-breaking wooden coasters like The Beast, family rides, and seasonal events, Kings Island remains one of the Midwest's favourite amusement parks. - Six Flags Magic Mountain (California) – 3.18 million (-4.0%)
Holding the world record for the most roller coasters in a single theme park, Magic Mountain continues to be the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers in Southern California. - Hersheypark (Pennsylvania) – 3.05 million (+1.7%)
The chocolate-themed park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, posted positive growth in 2025. With family-friendly rides, coasters like Wildcat's Revenge, and Hershey's Chocolate World right next door, it remains a Northeast staple. - Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Virginia) – 2.8 million*
Rounding out the top 20, Busch Gardens Williamsburg delighted visitors with its European-themed villages, landscaped gardens, and high-speed coasters like Pantheon.
* The 2.8 million figure for Busch Gardens Williamsburg comes from industry estimates and historical benchmark data for parks that fall just outside the officially ranked Top 20 table of the 2025 TEA Global Experience Index.
Data Source: 2025 TEA Global Experience Index published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and its research partners.
