Originally Posted By planodisney I was just looking at the thread about DL being slammed this weekened, and have been noticing posts since summer about how insanely busy the park has been, and i was thinking that DL might top MK's attendance this year to become the most visited theme park in the world. I was there in July and have never experienced crowds like it in my life. Anybody have any idea? Educated guess maybe.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<i was thinking that DL might top MK's attendance this year to become the most visited theme park in the world.>> I suppose there is a possibility, but I would be totally shocked if it happened.
Originally Posted By AaronInCal Actually I believe on another board it was said WDW has been a bit slower than expected this year. That is why there are some new commercials coming out focusing on WDW and the 50th, thus irritating some people on the boards, because it sounds like they are trying to make it WDW 50th. I would not be surprised if Disneyland is the #1 park this year. But Disney will never officially say.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo ^^^That would be great. It is DL's 50th - and it would be great if she came in as No. 1 this year in the attendance count.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: My sisters and I seem to recall that Disneyland always USED to beat out the Magic Kingdom--in terms of attendance--all the time. Then, a few years ago in the mid-nighties, the trend seemed to favor Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. We recall how a local news report from Orlando was crowing--in the mid ninties--about how Florida's Magic Kingdom had FINALLY beat out Disneyland in attendance records. But who knows how the two parks have been comparing all along?
Originally Posted By planodisney I have also heard that MK has not been as busy as expected, but i dont know why they thought this would bring any more guests than usual. Meanwhile, attendance at DL has been way beyond what I think anyone predicted. Doesnt realy matter, I just think it will be interesting to see what the attendance numbers are.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip The last time DL attendance exceeded the Magic Kingdom was in 1996. In 2004 DL had 13.3 million compared to MK's 15.1 million. I suppose DL's 50th could push it over the top, but that would be a major increase in attendance.
Originally Posted By FigmentMI Actually, if my math is right it would only take 5,000 more people a day.
Originally Posted By basas 5,000 more guests each day to TIE MK (assuming MK attendance stays the same)...
Originally Posted By imagineer1985 I think Disneyland Will surpass MK and will have the most attendance world Wide.
