GITNUXREPORT 2026

Orlando Tourist Statistics

Orlando saw record tourism in 2022 with 74 million visitors and over $45 billion in spending.

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Key Statistics

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Magic Kingdom Park saw 17.1 million visitors in 2022

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Epcot recorded 10.0 million visitors in the 2022 calendar year

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Disney's Hollywood Studios reached 10.9 million annual visitors

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Disney's Animal Kingdom hosted 9.0 million guests

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Universal Islands of Adventure surpassed 11.0 million visitors

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Universal Studios Florida saw 10.7 million visitors in 2022

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SeaWorld Orlando recorded 4.4 million visitors

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Aquatica Orlando is the most visited water park in Florida with 1.5 million visitors

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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon welcomed 1.9 million guests in 2022

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Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando recorded 1.8 million visitors

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Discovery Cove limits capacity to 1,300 guests per day for animal welfare

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Legoland Florida (located near Orlando) hosted 2.3 million visitors

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The Wheel at ICON Park stands 400 feet tall

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Orlando features 4 major professional sports teams (Magic, City, Pride, Solar Bears)

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Amway Center (now Kia Center) hosts over 200 events annually

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Camping World Stadium has a capacity of 65,000 for major events

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Gatorland, one of Orlando's oldest attractions, spans 110 acres

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (nearby) sees 1.5 million tourists annually

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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts hosts 300+ performances per year

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Orlando Science Center attracts 600,000 visitors per year

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The Disney Springs area contains 150+ shops and restaurants

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Universal CityWalk offers 30+ dining and entertainment options

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Orlando Mural Program has commissioned over 50 public art pieces for tourists

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Harry P. Leu Gardens features 50 acres of botanical exhibits

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Orlando Museum of Art displays 2,400 years of aesthetic history

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Madame Tussauds Orlando features 200+ wax figures of celebrities

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Fun Spot America sees an average of 1 million visitors across its locations

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Winter Park Boat Tours (near Orlando) hosts 150,000 tourists for lake sightseeing

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Wild Florida airboat tours manages a 14-acre alligator park

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The Orlando Shakes theater group performs for 100,000 attendees annually

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Total visitor spending reached $45.6 billion in 2022

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Tourism generates $5.5 billion in local and state tax revenue annually

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Each Orlando household saves $6,300 in taxes due to tourism spending

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The Orlando tourism industry supports over 450,000 jobs

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One in three jobs in the Orlando region is tourism-dependent

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The hotel and lodging sector contributes $15 billion to the local GDP

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Visitor spending on food and beverage exceeds $7.2 billion annually

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Retail shopping by tourists accounts for $6.1 billion in revenue

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Admission to attractions generates $9.4 billion in annual revenue

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Local transportation spending by tourists satisfies a $2.8 billion market

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The leisure and hospitality sector is the largest employer in Orange County

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Convention and meeting attendees spend an average of $325 per day

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General leisure visitors spend an average of $165 per day per person

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Tourist spending on entertainment outside theme parks is $1.4 billion

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Orlando's Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections reached $359 million in FY 2023

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TDT collections saw a 15% increase compared to the previous fiscal year

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The total economic impact of Orlando International Airport (MCO) is $41 billion

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Orange County Convention Center generates $3 billion in annual economic impact

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International visitors spend 3x more per trip than domestic visitors

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Average party size spending per trip is approximately $3,800

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Lodging spending accounts for 32% of a visitor's total budget

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Orlando ranks #1 in the US for tourism-related job growth since 2021

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The sports tourism sector contributes $600 million to Orlando annually

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Arts and culture tourists spend 60% more than the average traveler

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Indirect economic impact from tourism supply chains equals $20 billion

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Tourism tax revenue funds 100% of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts debt service

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The average hourly wage in the hospitality sector rose by 8% in 2023

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Business travelers account for 11% of total visitors but 20% of spending

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Orlando's retail complexes like Mall at Millenia see 40% of sales from tourists

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Tourism-related construction projects in 2023 were valued at $2.2 billion

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Orlando has the highest hotel room count in Florida with over 130,000 rooms

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There are over 480 hotels and resorts currently operating in Orlando/Orange County

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The average annual hotel occupancy rate in Orlando is 72.4%

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The Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Orlando hotels is $186.50

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Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) averaged $135.02 across the metro area

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Orlando International Airport (MCO) served 50.1 million passengers in 2022

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MCO is the busiest airport in Florida by passenger volume

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The airport offers non-stop service to 150 destinations worldwide

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Orlando Sanford International (SFB) handles 3 million passengers annually

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Brightline high-speed rail connects Orlando to Miami with 16 daily round trips

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The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the 2nd largest in the US

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OCCC features 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space

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There are over 20,000 vacation rental homes (Airbnb/VRBO) in the Orlando area

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Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park in the world

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Universal Orlando Resort spans over 840 acres of land

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Orlando features over 5,000 restaurants ranging from fast-casual to fine dining

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There are 23 Michelin-recognized restaurants in Orlando as of 2023

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Orlando has over 150 golf courses within a 45-minute drive

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The Disney Skyliner transportation system has 300 gondolas in operation

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I-Ride Trolley serves the International Drive area with over 100 stops

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SunRail commuter rail has 16 stations across 49 miles of track

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Lynx bus system operates over 80 routes in the Orlando metropolitan area

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Orlando has 12 major shopping malls and outlet centers

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Disney's Magical Express was discontinued, impacting 2 million annual users

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Epic Universe theme park is expected to add 12,000 new jobs upon opening

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Average hotel room size in the tourist corridor is 350 square feet

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Marriott is the largest hotel operator in Orlando by room count

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85% of hotels in the market are categorized as chain-affiliated

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The Hyatt Regency Orlando is the city's largest convention hotel with 1,641 rooms

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International Drive hosts over 100,000 hotel rooms within a 10-mile radius

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Orlando welcomed 74 million total visitors in 2022

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International visitation to Orlando reached 4.9 million in 2022

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Domestic leisure travelers accounted for 61 million visitors in 2022

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Canada remains the top international origin market for Orlando with 860,700 visitors

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The United Kingdom contributed 809,000 visitors to Orlando in 2022

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Brazil represents the third largest international market with 575,000 visitors

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Mexico accounts for 394,000 annual visitors to the Orlando region

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Colombia sent 287,000 visitors to Orlando in the most recent fiscal tracking year

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Domestic business travel saw 8.1 million visitors in 2022

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Overnight visitors staying in paid accommodations represent 55% of total tourists

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Day-trip visitors account for roughly 15% of the total 74 million figure

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The average length of stay for international visitors is 11.2 nights

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Domestic overnight visitors stay an average of 4.3 nights in Orlando

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Repeat visitors make up 72% of the annual visitor base

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Peak visitation months are consistently March, June, and July

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First-time visitors to Orlando account for 28% of total annual traffic

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Visit Orlando reports a 25% increase in international travel year-over-year

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The average age of an Orlando visitor is 38.5 years old

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Approximately 52% of visitors travel as part of a family group

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Solo travelers account for only 8% of the total tourist demographic

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Couples without children make up 21% of the visiting demographic

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Visitors from the Northeastern US represent 30% of domestic travelers

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Visitors from the Southern US (excluding Florida) represent 35% of domestic travelers

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Florida residents visiting Orlando for leisure account for 18% of domestic trips

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Visitation from the Western US has grown to 12% of the domestic share

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Travel by air accounts for 58% of all visitor arrivals to the city

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Travel by personal vehicle or rental car accounts for 42% of arrivals

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The average household income of an Orlando visitor is $92,000

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45% of visitors visit at least one theme park during their stay

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The average visitor books their trip 4.5 months in advance

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86% of Orlando visitors express "high satisfaction" with their trip experience

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65% of visitors use social media to plan or document their Orlando trip

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Families with children average 4.8 theme park visits per trip

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40% of visitors eat at least one meal "off-property" or away from theme parks

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Digital mobile apps are the #1 source of navigation for 78% of Orlando tourists

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Average party size for an Orlando vacation is 3.4 people

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Luxury travel segment in Orlando has increased by 15% in the last 3 years

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Solo business travel in Orlando typically lasts 2.9 nights

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70% of Orlando tourists visit a major shopping mall during their stay

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Generation Z now accounts for 14% of the decision-making for family trips

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Eco-tourism activities (kayaking, springs) saw a 22% spike in tourist interest

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The intent to revisit Orlando within 12 months is as high as 60%

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Average time spent in a theme park per day is 8.5 hours

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12% of visitors attend a professional sporting event during their stay

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Rainy day activities (indoor museums) see a 400% surge during summer storms

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35% of international visitors visit a nearby Florida beach during an Orlando trip

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Multi-generational travel (grandparents/kids) has grown to 18% of the market

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Average visitor takes 250 photos per trip while in Orlando

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30% of visitors utilize hotel-provided shuttle services

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25% of tourists visit Orlando specifically for a special event or festival

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Pet-friendly hotel bookings have increased by 10% since 2021

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Evening entertainment (bars/clubs) is preferred by 33% of adult travelers

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Use of rideshare apps (Uber/Lyft) in the tourist zone increased by 50% since 2019

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Travelers from California typically book longer stays (6+ days) than average

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Holiday season visitation (Dec 20 - Jan 2) accounts for 8% of annual traffic

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48% of tourists report "Word of Mouth" as their primary influential factor

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Average tourist walks 18,000 steps per day while visiting theme parks

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22% of visitors book through a traditional travel agent or package provider

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Sustainable travel initiatives are "important" to 55% of the millennial segment

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15% of Orlando's international visitors are from Spanish-speaking countries

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Key Takeaways

  • Orlando welcomed 74 million total visitors in 2022
  • International visitation to Orlando reached 4.9 million in 2022
  • Domestic leisure travelers accounted for 61 million visitors in 2022
  • Total visitor spending reached $45.6 billion in 2022
  • Tourism generates $5.5 billion in local and state tax revenue annually
  • Each Orlando household saves $6,300 in taxes due to tourism spending
  • Orlando has the highest hotel room count in Florida with over 130,000 rooms
  • There are over 480 hotels and resorts currently operating in Orlando/Orange County
  • The average annual hotel occupancy rate in Orlando is 72.4%
  • Magic Kingdom Park saw 17.1 million visitors in 2022
  • Epcot recorded 10.0 million visitors in the 2022 calendar year
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios reached 10.9 million annual visitors
  • 86% of Orlando visitors express "high satisfaction" with their trip experience
  • 65% of visitors use social media to plan or document their Orlando trip
  • Families with children average 4.8 theme park visits per trip

Orlando saw record tourism in 2022 with 74 million visitors and over $45 billion in spending.

Attractions & Entertainment

1Magic Kingdom Park saw 17.1 million visitors in 2022
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2Epcot recorded 10.0 million visitors in the 2022 calendar year
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3Disney's Hollywood Studios reached 10.9 million annual visitors
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4Disney's Animal Kingdom hosted 9.0 million guests
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5Universal Islands of Adventure surpassed 11.0 million visitors
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6Universal Studios Florida saw 10.7 million visitors in 2022
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7SeaWorld Orlando recorded 4.4 million visitors
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8Aquatica Orlando is the most visited water park in Florida with 1.5 million visitors
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9Disney's Typhoon Lagoon welcomed 1.9 million guests in 2022
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10Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando recorded 1.8 million visitors
Single source
11Discovery Cove limits capacity to 1,300 guests per day for animal welfare
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12Legoland Florida (located near Orlando) hosted 2.3 million visitors
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13The Wheel at ICON Park stands 400 feet tall
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14Orlando features 4 major professional sports teams (Magic, City, Pride, Solar Bears)
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15Amway Center (now Kia Center) hosts over 200 events annually
Single source
16Camping World Stadium has a capacity of 65,000 for major events
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17Gatorland, one of Orlando's oldest attractions, spans 110 acres
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18Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (nearby) sees 1.5 million tourists annually
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19Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts hosts 300+ performances per year
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20Orlando Science Center attracts 600,000 visitors per year
Single source
21The Disney Springs area contains 150+ shops and restaurants
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22Universal CityWalk offers 30+ dining and entertainment options
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23Orlando Mural Program has commissioned over 50 public art pieces for tourists
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24Harry P. Leu Gardens features 50 acres of botanical exhibits
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25Orlando Museum of Art displays 2,400 years of aesthetic history
Single source
26Madame Tussauds Orlando features 200+ wax figures of celebrities
Verified
27Fun Spot America sees an average of 1 million visitors across its locations
Verified
28Winter Park Boat Tours (near Orlando) hosts 150,000 tourists for lake sightseeing
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29Wild Florida airboat tours manages a 14-acre alligator park
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30The Orlando Shakes theater group performs for 100,000 attendees annually
Single source

Attractions & Entertainment Interpretation

The Magic Kingdom’s staggering 17.1 million visitors prove that even in a fantasy world, the most powerful magic is still the universal law of supply, demand, and very long lines.

Economic Impact

1Total visitor spending reached $45.6 billion in 2022
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2Tourism generates $5.5 billion in local and state tax revenue annually
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3Each Orlando household saves $6,300 in taxes due to tourism spending
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4The Orlando tourism industry supports over 450,000 jobs
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5One in three jobs in the Orlando region is tourism-dependent
Single source
6The hotel and lodging sector contributes $15 billion to the local GDP
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7Visitor spending on food and beverage exceeds $7.2 billion annually
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8Retail shopping by tourists accounts for $6.1 billion in revenue
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9Admission to attractions generates $9.4 billion in annual revenue
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10Local transportation spending by tourists satisfies a $2.8 billion market
Single source
11The leisure and hospitality sector is the largest employer in Orange County
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12Convention and meeting attendees spend an average of $325 per day
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13General leisure visitors spend an average of $165 per day per person
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14Tourist spending on entertainment outside theme parks is $1.4 billion
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15Orlando's Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections reached $359 million in FY 2023
Single source
16TDT collections saw a 15% increase compared to the previous fiscal year
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17The total economic impact of Orlando International Airport (MCO) is $41 billion
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18Orange County Convention Center generates $3 billion in annual economic impact
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19International visitors spend 3x more per trip than domestic visitors
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20Average party size spending per trip is approximately $3,800
Single source
21Lodging spending accounts for 32% of a visitor's total budget
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22Orlando ranks #1 in the US for tourism-related job growth since 2021
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23The sports tourism sector contributes $600 million to Orlando annually
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24Arts and culture tourists spend 60% more than the average traveler
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25Indirect economic impact from tourism supply chains equals $20 billion
Single source
26Tourism tax revenue funds 100% of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts debt service
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27The average hourly wage in the hospitality sector rose by 8% in 2023
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28Business travelers account for 11% of total visitors but 20% of spending
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29Orlando's retail complexes like Mall at Millenia see 40% of sales from tourists
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30Tourism-related construction projects in 2023 were valued at $2.2 billion
Single source

Economic Impact Interpretation

Orlando's economy is a theme park where the main attraction is a giant, tax-saving, job-creating money fountain that occasionally lets you ride a rollercoaster.

Infrastructure & Lodging

1Orlando has the highest hotel room count in Florida with over 130,000 rooms
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2There are over 480 hotels and resorts currently operating in Orlando/Orange County
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3The average annual hotel occupancy rate in Orlando is 72.4%
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4The Average Daily Rate (ADR) for Orlando hotels is $186.50
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5Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) averaged $135.02 across the metro area
Single source
6Orlando International Airport (MCO) served 50.1 million passengers in 2022
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7MCO is the busiest airport in Florida by passenger volume
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8The airport offers non-stop service to 150 destinations worldwide
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9Orlando Sanford International (SFB) handles 3 million passengers annually
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10Brightline high-speed rail connects Orlando to Miami with 16 daily round trips
Single source
11The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the 2nd largest in the US
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12OCCC features 2.1 million square feet of exhibition space
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13There are over 20,000 vacation rental homes (Airbnb/VRBO) in the Orlando area
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14Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park in the world
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15Universal Orlando Resort spans over 840 acres of land
Single source
16Orlando features over 5,000 restaurants ranging from fast-casual to fine dining
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17There are 23 Michelin-recognized restaurants in Orlando as of 2023
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18Orlando has over 150 golf courses within a 45-minute drive
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19The Disney Skyliner transportation system has 300 gondolas in operation
Directional
20I-Ride Trolley serves the International Drive area with over 100 stops
Single source
21SunRail commuter rail has 16 stations across 49 miles of track
Verified
22Lynx bus system operates over 80 routes in the Orlando metropolitan area
Verified
23Orlando has 12 major shopping malls and outlet centers
Verified
24Disney's Magical Express was discontinued, impacting 2 million annual users
Directional
25Epic Universe theme park is expected to add 12,000 new jobs upon opening
Single source
26Average hotel room size in the tourist corridor is 350 square feet
Verified
27Marriott is the largest hotel operator in Orlando by room count
Verified
2885% of hotels in the market are categorized as chain-affiliated
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29The Hyatt Regency Orlando is the city's largest convention hotel with 1,641 rooms
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30International Drive hosts over 100,000 hotel rooms within a 10-mile radius
Single source

Infrastructure & Lodging Interpretation

Orlando has mastered the art of hosting the world at a staggering scale, operating like a well-oiled, sun-drenched hospitality machine where even the statistics feel like they’re waiting in line for a rollercoaster.

Visitation Trends

1Orlando welcomed 74 million total visitors in 2022
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2International visitation to Orlando reached 4.9 million in 2022
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3Domestic leisure travelers accounted for 61 million visitors in 2022
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4Canada remains the top international origin market for Orlando with 860,700 visitors
Directional
5The United Kingdom contributed 809,000 visitors to Orlando in 2022
Single source
6Brazil represents the third largest international market with 575,000 visitors
Verified
7Mexico accounts for 394,000 annual visitors to the Orlando region
Verified
8Colombia sent 287,000 visitors to Orlando in the most recent fiscal tracking year
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9Domestic business travel saw 8.1 million visitors in 2022
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10Overnight visitors staying in paid accommodations represent 55% of total tourists
Single source
11Day-trip visitors account for roughly 15% of the total 74 million figure
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12The average length of stay for international visitors is 11.2 nights
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13Domestic overnight visitors stay an average of 4.3 nights in Orlando
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14Repeat visitors make up 72% of the annual visitor base
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15Peak visitation months are consistently March, June, and July
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16First-time visitors to Orlando account for 28% of total annual traffic
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17Visit Orlando reports a 25% increase in international travel year-over-year
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18The average age of an Orlando visitor is 38.5 years old
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19Approximately 52% of visitors travel as part of a family group
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20Solo travelers account for only 8% of the total tourist demographic
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21Couples without children make up 21% of the visiting demographic
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22Visitors from the Northeastern US represent 30% of domestic travelers
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23Visitors from the Southern US (excluding Florida) represent 35% of domestic travelers
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24Florida residents visiting Orlando for leisure account for 18% of domestic trips
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25Visitation from the Western US has grown to 12% of the domestic share
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26Travel by air accounts for 58% of all visitor arrivals to the city
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27Travel by personal vehicle or rental car accounts for 42% of arrivals
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28The average household income of an Orlando visitor is $92,000
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2945% of visitors visit at least one theme park during their stay
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30The average visitor books their trip 4.5 months in advance
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Visitation Trends Interpretation

Orlando’s 74 million visitors prove it’s the world’s favorite adult daycare, where the average 38-year-old with a $92,000 salary plans their surrender to theme parks four and a half months in advance, mainly to fulfill a familial obligation they’ll likely repeat next year.

Visitor Behavior & Preferences

186% of Orlando visitors express "high satisfaction" with their trip experience
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265% of visitors use social media to plan or document their Orlando trip
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3Families with children average 4.8 theme park visits per trip
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440% of visitors eat at least one meal "off-property" or away from theme parks
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5Digital mobile apps are the #1 source of navigation for 78% of Orlando tourists
Single source
6Average party size for an Orlando vacation is 3.4 people
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7Luxury travel segment in Orlando has increased by 15% in the last 3 years
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8Solo business travel in Orlando typically lasts 2.9 nights
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970% of Orlando tourists visit a major shopping mall during their stay
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10Generation Z now accounts for 14% of the decision-making for family trips
Single source
11Eco-tourism activities (kayaking, springs) saw a 22% spike in tourist interest
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12The intent to revisit Orlando within 12 months is as high as 60%
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13Average time spent in a theme park per day is 8.5 hours
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1412% of visitors attend a professional sporting event during their stay
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15Rainy day activities (indoor museums) see a 400% surge during summer storms
Single source
1635% of international visitors visit a nearby Florida beach during an Orlando trip
Verified
17Multi-generational travel (grandparents/kids) has grown to 18% of the market
Verified
18Average visitor takes 250 photos per trip while in Orlando
Verified
1930% of visitors utilize hotel-provided shuttle services
Directional
2025% of tourists visit Orlando specifically for a special event or festival
Single source
21Pet-friendly hotel bookings have increased by 10% since 2021
Verified
22Evening entertainment (bars/clubs) is preferred by 33% of adult travelers
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23Use of rideshare apps (Uber/Lyft) in the tourist zone increased by 50% since 2019
Verified
24Travelers from California typically book longer stays (6+ days) than average
Directional
25Holiday season visitation (Dec 20 - Jan 2) accounts for 8% of annual traffic
Single source
2648% of tourists report "Word of Mouth" as their primary influential factor
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27Average tourist walks 18,000 steps per day while visiting theme parks
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2822% of visitors book through a traditional travel agent or package provider
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29Sustainable travel initiatives are "important" to 55% of the millennial segment
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3015% of Orlando's international visitors are from Spanish-speaking countries
Single source

Visitor Behavior & Preferences Interpretation

Orlando tourists are a contentedly exhausted, digitally-documented herd who, after meticulously planning their 8.5-hour theme park marathons on social media, will still defiantly venture off-property for a meal, walk 18,000 steps to prove it, and then, with 250 photos in hand, enthusiastically tell their friends to do the exact same thing.

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