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2025 年至 2033 年游乐园市场报告（按游乐设施、收入来源、年龄层和地区划分）

Amusement Parks Market Report by Rides, Revenue Source, Age Group, and Region 2025-2033
出版日期: | 出版商: IMARC | 英文 146 Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

2024 年全球游乐园市场规模达 564 亿美元。展望未来， IMARC Group预计到 2033 年市场规模将达到 812 亿美元，2025-2033 年期间的成长率 (CAGR) 为 4.13%。

游乐园是指以虚构人物和主题为主题的露天休閒娱乐区。它们是市集和野餐花园的商业延伸，面向所有年龄层的游客。游乐园提供各种游乐设施，例如游乐设施、水上乐园、主题乐园、游乐场、赌场、体育博彩设施、饭店、度假村和休閒区。此外，游乐园还可能提供沉浸式戏院体验，包括高清音乐和灯光秀以及戏剧表演，深受儿童和成人的喜爱。

快速的城市化以及旅游业的显着增长是市场前景乐观的关键因素之一。此外，游乐园提供的创新游乐设施、住宿设施和官方周边商品也促进了市场的成长。为了扩大影响力，游乐园业主透过主题景点，例如餐饮、服装和周边商品，提供丰富多彩的冒险和精彩体验。此外，液压、气动、电子动画和物联网 (IoT) 等先进技术解决方案的日益普及，也成为另一个促进成长的因素。这些解决方案有助于追踪和监控公园内的所有活动，并透过扩增实境 (AR) 和虚拟实境 (VR) 技术为游客提供互动体验。其他因素，包括可支配收入的增加和消费者娱乐支出能力的提升，以及主题游乐园投资的增加，以及 4D 游乐设施、大型过山车和游乐设施的开发，预计将进一步推动市场发展。这可以归因于许多国家建立的社交距离规范。

本报告回答的关键问题

  • 2024年全球游乐园市场规模？ 2025-2033年全球游乐园市场的预期成长率是多少？
  • 推动全球游乐园市场发展的关键因素有哪些？
  • COVID-19 对全球游乐园市场有何影响？
  • 根据游乐设施，全球游乐园市场如何分布？
  • 根据收入来源，全球游乐园市场是如何分類的？
  • 根据年龄组，全球游乐园市场是如何分布的？
  • 全球游乐园市场的主要区域有哪些？
  • 全球游乐园市场的主要参与者/公司有哪些？

目录

第一章：前言

第二章：范围与方法

  • 研究目标
  • 利害关係人
  • 资料来源
    • 主要来源
    • 次要来源
  • 市场评估
    • 自下而上的方法
    • 自上而下的方法
  • 预测方法

第三章：执行摘要

第四章：简介

第五章：全球游乐园市场

  • 市场概览
  • 市场表现
  • COVID-19的影响
  • 市场预测

第六章：市场区隔：依乘车方式

  • 机械游乐设施
  • 水上游乐设施
  • 其他的

第七章：市场区隔：依收入来源

  • 票
  • 食品和饮料
  • 商品
  • 饭店/度假村
  • 其他的

第八章：市场区隔：依年龄段

  • 18岁以下
  • 19至35岁
  • 36至50岁
  • 51至65岁
  • 超过65年

第九章：市场细分：依地区

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
  • 亚太地区
    • 中国
    • 日本
    • 印度
    • 韩国
    • 澳洲
    • 印尼
    • 其他的
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 法国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 西班牙
    • 俄罗斯
    • 其他的
  • 拉丁美洲
    • 巴西
    • 墨西哥
    • 其他的
  • 中东和非洲

第十章：SWOT分析

第 11 章：价值链分析

第 12 章：波特五力分析

第十三章：价格分析

第 14 章：竞争格局

  • 市场结构
  • 关键参与者
  • 关键参与者简介
    • Ardent Leisure Group
    • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
    • Chimelong Group Co. Ltd.
    • Comcast Corporation
    • Fantawild Holdings Inc. (Shenzhen Huaqiang Holdings Ltd.)
    • IMG Worlds of Adventure
    • Merlin Entertainments (The Blackstone Group)
    • SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.
    • Warner Media LLC
    • The Walt Disney Company
Product Code: SR112025A2319

The global amusement parks market size reached USD 56.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 81.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.13% during 2025-2033.

Amusement parks refer to open-air recreational and entertainment zones that are based on fictional characters and themes. They are commercially operated extensions to fairs and picnic gardens and cater to individuals of all age groups. They offer various amusement facilities, such as mechanical rides, water parks, theme parks, arcades, casinos, sports betting facilities, hotels, resorts and refreshment zones. They may also offer immersive cinematic experiences with high-definition (HD) music and light shows and theatrical plays that are enjoyed by both children and adults alike.

Rapid urbanization, along with significant growth in the travel and tourism industry is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Furthermore, the availability of innovative rides, accommodation facilities and official merchandise in the amusement parks is also providing a boost to the market growth. For expanding their reach, park owners are offering numerous adventurous and fascinating experiences through theme-based attractions, such as foods, beverages, clothes and goodies. Additionally, the increasing adoption of technologically advanced solutions, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, animatronics and the Internet-of-Things (IoT), is acting as another growth-inducing factor. These solutions aid in tracking and monitoring all activities in the park and offering interactive experiences to the visitor through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. Other factors, including rising disposable incomes and consumer expenditure capacities on entertainment, along with increasing investments in themed amusement parks and the development of 4D rides and giant roller coasters and rides, are expected to drive the market further. This can be attributed to the social distancing norms established in numerous countries.

Key Market Segmentation:

Breakup by Rides:

  • Mechanical Rides
  • Water Rides
  • Others

Breakup by Revenue Source:

  • Ticket
  • Food and Beverage
  • Merchandise
  • Hotels/Resorts
  • Others

Breakup by Age Group:

  • Up to 18 Years
  • 19 to 35 Years
  • 36 to 50 Years
  • 51 to 65 Years
  • More than 65 Years

Breakup by Region:

  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Ardent Leisure Group, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, Chimelong Group Co. Ltd., Comcast Corporation, Fantawild Holdings Inc. (Shenzhen Huaqiang Holdings Ltd.), IMG Worlds of Adventure, Merlin Entertainments (The Blackstone Group), SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc., Warner Media LLC and The Walt Disney Company.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

  • 1.What was the size of the global amusement parks market in 2024?
  • 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global amusement parks market during 2025-2033?
  • 3.What are the key factors driving the global amusement parks market?
  • 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global amusement parks market?
  • 5.What is the breakup of the global amusement parks market based on the rides?
  • 6.What is the breakup of the global amusement parks market based on the revenue source?
  • 7.What is the breakup of the global amusement parks market based on age group?
  • 8.What are the key regions in the global amusement parks market?
  • 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global amusement parks market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

  • 2.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 2.2 Stakeholders
  • 2.3 Data Sources
    • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.4 Market Estimation
    • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
    • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
  • 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Amusement Parks Market

  • 5.1 Market Overview
  • 5.2 Market Performance
  • 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
  • 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Rides

  • 6.1 Mechanical Rides
    • 6.1.1 Market Trends
    • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.2 Water Rides
    • 6.2.1 Market Trends
    • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.3 Others
    • 6.3.1 Market Trends
    • 6.3.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Revenue Source

  • 7.1 Ticket
    • 7.1.1 Market Trends
    • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.2 Food and Beverage
    • 7.2.1 Market Trends
    • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.3 Merchandise
    • 7.3.1 Market Trends
    • 7.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.4 Hotels/Resorts
    • 7.4.1 Market Trends
    • 7.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.5 Others
    • 7.5.1 Market Trends
    • 7.5.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Age Group

  • 8.1 Up to 18 Years
    • 8.1.1 Market Trends
    • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.2 19 to 35 Years
    • 8.2.1 Market Trends
    • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.3 36 to 50 Years
    • 8.3.1 Market Trends
    • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.4 51 to 65 Years
    • 8.4.1 Market Trends
    • 8.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.5 More than 65 Years
    • 8.5.1 Market Trends
    • 8.5.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Region

  • 9.1 North America
    • 9.1.1 United States
      • 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.1.2 Canada
      • 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2 Asia Pacific
    • 9.2.1 China
      • 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.2 Japan
      • 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.3 India
      • 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.4 South Korea
      • 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.5 Australia
      • 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.6 Indonesia
      • 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.2.7 Others
      • 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
      • 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
      • 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.2 France
      • 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.3 United Kingdom
      • 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.4 Italy
      • 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.5 Spain
      • 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.6 Russia
      • 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.3.7 Others
      • 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
      • 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4 Latin America
    • 9.4.1 Brazil
      • 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
      • 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.4.2 Mexico
      • 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
      • 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 9.4.3 Others
      • 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
      • 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 9.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
    • 9.5.3 Market Forecast

10 SWOT Analysis

  • 10.1 Overview
  • 10.2 Strengths
  • 10.3 Weaknesses
  • 10.4 Opportunities
  • 10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

  • 12.1 Overview
  • 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 12.4 Degree of Competition
  • 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Price Analysis

14 Competitive Landscape

  • 14.1 Market Structure
  • 14.2 Key Players
  • 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
    • 14.3.1 Ardent Leisure Group
      • 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.2 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
      • 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.3 Chimelong Group Co. Ltd.
      • 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.4 Comcast Corporation
      • 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.4.3 Financials
      • 14.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 14.3.5 Fantawild Holdings Inc. (Shenzhen Huaqiang Holdings Ltd.)
      • 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.6 IMG Worlds of Adventure
      • 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.7 Merlin Entertainments (The Blackstone Group)
      • 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.8 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc.
      • 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.9 Warner Media LLC
      • 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
    • 14.3.10 The Walt Disney Company
      • 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
      • 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
      • 14.3.10.3 Financials
      • 14.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis

List of Figures

  • Figure 1: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
  • Figure 2: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
  • Figure 3: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Breakup by Rides (in %), 2024
  • Figure 4: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Breakup by Revenue Source (in %), 2024
  • Figure 5: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Breakup by Age Group (in %), 2024
  • Figure 6: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
  • Figure 7: Global: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 8: Global: Amusement Parks (Mechanical Rides) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 9: Global: Amusement Parks (Mechanical Rides) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 10: Global: Amusement Parks (Water Rides) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 11: Global: Amusement Parks (Water Rides) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 12: Global: Amusement Parks (Others) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 13: Global: Amusement Parks (Others) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 14: Global: Amusement Parks (Ticket) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 15: Global: Amusement Parks (Ticket) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 16: Global: Amusement Parks (Food and Beverage) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 17: Global: Amusement Parks (Food and Beverage) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 18: Global: Amusement Parks (Merchandise) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 19: Global: Amusement Parks (Merchandise) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 20: Global: Amusement Parks (Hotels/Resorts) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 21: Global: Amusement Parks (Hotels/Resorts) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 22: Global: Amusement Parks (Others) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 23: Global: Amusement Parks (Others) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 24: Global: Amusement Parks (Up to 18 Years) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 25: Global: Amusement Parks (Up to 18 Years) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 26: Global: Amusement Parks (19 to 35 Years) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 27: Global: Amusement Parks (19 to 35 Years) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 28: Global: Amusement Parks (36 to 50 Years) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 29: Global: Amusement Parks (36 to 50 Years) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 30: Global: Amusement Parks (51 to 65 Years) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 31: Global: Amusement Parks (51 to 65 Years) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 32: Global: Amusement Parks (More than 65 Years) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 33: Global: Amusement Parks (More than 65 Years) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 34: North America: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 35: North America: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 36: United States: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 37: United States: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 38: Canada: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 39: Canada: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 40: Asia Pacific: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 41: Asia Pacific: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 42: China: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 43: China: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 44: Japan: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 45: Japan: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 46: India: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 47: India: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 48: South Korea: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 49: South Korea: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 50: Australia: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 51: Australia: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 52: Indonesia: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 53: Indonesia: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 54: Others: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 55: Others: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 56: Europe: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 57: Europe: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 58: Germany: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 59: Germany: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 60: France: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 61: France: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 62: United Kingdom: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 63: United Kingdom: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 64: Italy: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 65: Italy: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 66: Spain: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 67: Spain: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 68: Russia: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 69: Russia: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 70: Others: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 71: Others: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 72: Latin America: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 73: Latin America: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 74: Brazil: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 75: Brazil: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 76: Mexico: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 77: Mexico: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 78: Others: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 79: Others: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 80: Middle East and Africa: Amusement Parks Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 81: Middle East and Africa: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 82: Global: Amusement Parks Industry: SWOT Analysis
  • Figure 83: Global: Amusement Parks Industry: Value Chain Analysis
  • Figure 84: Global: Amusement Parks Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

  • Table 1: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
  • Table 2: Global: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Breakup by Rides (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 3: Global: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Breakup by Revenue Source (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 4: Global: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Breakup by Age Group (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 5: Global: Amusement Parks Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 6: Global: Amusement Parks Market Structure
  • Table 7: Global: Amusement Parks Market: Key Players