Why attendance has surged at Disney’s Epcot

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Once again, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has teamed up with Dallas-based infrastructure consulting firm AECOM to produce a report of special significance to Orlando: the Theme Index and Museum Index 2023, an annual global attractions attendance report.

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Among the highlights from this year’s report is the success of Walt Disney World’s Epcot in the midst of softer performances from some other local parks.

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In fact, with an increase of 19.8% from 2022 to 2023, Epcot’s year-over-year attendance surged more than any other North American theme park.

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