Global Village surpasses Magic Kingdom in daily theme park attendance

Dubai’s Global Village has surpassed Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando as the world’s most-visited theme park, according to new data from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). While Disney maintains the highest total attendance across its global operations, Global Village recorded an average of 49,505 daily visitors in 2024, edging out Magic Kingdom’s average of 48,732. Notably, Global Village operates for fewer days and fewer hours than the Florida park, resulting in a higher attendance rate per hour.

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