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In 2024, Hong Kong Disneyland achieved a record-breaking year, with an all-time high of 7.7 million visitors.
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- Theme park travel is surging, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, with new attractions like Legoland Shanghai and PokePark Kanto in Tokyo.
- Travellers seek immersive, personalised experiences, driving theme park popularity.
- Theme parks are optimising guest experiences with technology and partnerships, like Hong Kong Disneyland's bundled offerings, to provide memorable, immersive visits.
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SINGAPORE – Amid the screams from topsy-turvy rides, the giddy squeals from visitors eager to get close to their favourite characters and the saccharine smell of popcorn in the air, a resurgence in theme park travel is taking shape.
Globally, theme parks have gained popularity among post-pandemic travellers, with many operators upgrading to meet growing demand. Particularly in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region, these parks are sprouting up like mushrooms.
