2021 Theme Park Attendance Data

[donsullivan]

It's a whole lot later than normal but AECOM just released their Annual Theme Park Attendance Report for 2021. It usually comes out in late May or early June. I've been accumulating the data for many years now and below are a few trend charts of patterns in the last 20 years. It's going to look a lot different going forward as operators move away from measuring success by heads through the gate and focus more on revenue per guest. These are just a few views of the latest data from the history I've accumulated.

Link to the full 2021 Theme Index Report

I know this will trigger the annual debate that these numbers are all lies and made up but they are the only industry data set available and come from the same source year over year so their the best we have, especially to see the trending over time.

The market share one is going to be interesting to watch over time since this is a measure of bodies through the turnstile/tapstyle, not a measure of revenue of financial performance.

I've got lots of other view but these are typically the ones that mean the most to people each year.

Also, if you see a typo on any of the numbers from the AECOM report (not if you just disagree with the number) please let me know so I can correct.

 

[JIMINYCR]

On the bright side.... numbers are climbing and its showing a recovery from the disastrous affects and complications from Covid. Give it more time and IF prices, bad policy decisions, poor guest relations dont tumble the upswing, next year should again show a dramatic raise in numbers.

 

[ceecee101]

Does this show monthly anywhere?

 

[donsullivan]

Does this show monthly anywhere?

Annual totals only.

 

[TQQQ]

When people say I told you so, I think it could be too late for Disney...................I think this should serve as a wakeup call for everyone at WDW........

They used to have zero competition.....Now they are on the brink of being second fiddle to Universal

Their hotels and perks are BLOWING Disney out of the water........Their investment in new rides is far superior to Disney

It's happening now, the current management is ruining their reputation and the tide is turning right in front of their face and they can't see it

Oh well, looks like they will learn the hard way

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

Interesting to note that- worldwide - Universal's 2 Orlando parks came in at #2 (IoA 9,077,000) and #3 (8,987,000). Only MK (12,691,000) beat them.

 

[TQQQ]

Interesting to note that- worldwide - Universal's 2 Orlando parks came in at #2 (IoA 9,077,000) and #3 (8,987,000). Only MK (12,691,000) beat them.

That was my point exactly.........And wait until they also get the momentum from Epic Universe where Universal now becomes a destination like WDW was instead of a stop over

They will then have 3 of the 4 best parks and the #1 water park in Orlando

Disney is shooting themselves in the foot right now and they keep reloading