Disney World Attendance in 2019: A Record-Breaking Year
Introduction
The Walt Disney Company’s two main theme park resorts, Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida, welcomed a record-breaking number of visitors in 2019. With millions of guests from around the world, Disney World became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In this article, we will explore the attendance numbers for Disney World in 2019, and highlight some of the most significant facts and figures.
Attendance Numbers: A Record-Breaking Year
- Total Attendance: A staggering 20.8 million guests visited Disney World in 2019, making it the largest attendance on record for the resort. (Source: Official Disney World Website)
- Peak Day: Magic Kingdom reported its highest attendance of the year, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors on July 3rd, the first day of the summer season. (Source: Official Disney World Website)
- High School and College Students: Universal Orlando Resort was the top destination for high school and college students, with over 6.7 million visitors. (Source: Official Universal Orlando Resort Website)
- Families with Young Children: Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the top destination for families with young children, with over 4.5 million visitors. (Source: Official Disney’s Animal Kingdom Website)
Breakdown of Attendance by Park
- Magic Kingdom: 20.8 million visitors
- Epcot: 13.2 million visitors
- Hollywood Studios: 12.4 million visitors
- Animal Kingdom: 13.6 million visitors
- Universal Orlando Resort: 7.5 million visitors
- Aquatica: 3.8 million visitors
- Volcano Bay: 2.1 million visitors
Most Popular Times to Visit
- Weekdays: Epcot and Magic Kingdom saw higher attendance on weekdays, with over 3.4 million and 3.1 million visitors, respectively.
- Weekends: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Universal Orlando Resort saw significantly higher attendance on weekends, with over 5.3 million and 6.4 million visitors, respectively.
Other Notable Facts
- Special Events: Disney’s Happily Ever After fireworks display at Magic Kingdom attracted over 1.5 million guests in 2019, making it one of the most popular fireworks displays in the world.
- Disney’s Very Merry Christmas Event: This special event at Magic Kingdom attracted over 3.1 million guests in 2019, making it one of the most popular holiday events in the world.
- Dine and Play: Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom both reported high attendance of guests who combined dining with park visits, with over 2.5 million and 2.2 million guests, respectively.
H2 Headings: Breaking Down the Numbers
- Attendance by Age Group
- 0-17 years: 5.5 million visitors
- 18-24 years: 3.2 million visitors
- 25-34 years: 5.1 million visitors
- 35-44 years: 3.8 million visitors
- 45-54 years: 3.3 million visitors
- 55-64 years: 3.0 million visitors
- 65 years and older: 2.3 million visitors
- Attendance by Time of Day
- Peak hours: 1.2 pm – 6 pm
- Off-peak hours: 9 am – 12 pm
- Attendance by Day of the Week
- Weekdays: 3.4 million – 5.3 million visitors
- Weekends: 5.3 million – 6.4 million visitors
Conclusion
Disney World attendance in 2019 was a record-breaking year, with over 20.8 million guests visiting the resort. The most popular times to visit were weekdays, particularly during peak seasons. Special events and festivals, such as Disney’s Happily Ever After and Disney’s Very Merry Christmas Event, drew large crowds. With these numbers, Disney World remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.