2.13.1Segment

Amusement Parks & Attractions

Amusement parks, waterparks, and family entertainment attractions drawing visitors for rides, shows, and experiences.

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Overview

Amusement Parks & Attractions covers theme parks, water parks, family entertainment attractions, and museums, zoos, and similar institutions. The large theme-park operators (Disney, Universal, and the merged Six Flags–Cedar Fair) anchor a capital-intensive, scale-driven business, alongside a base of regional parks and nonprofit cultural attractions.

Demand recovered strongly after the pandemic, with pricing power and per-capita spending driving results. Consolidation among regional park operators continues, while the cultural-attraction side is largely nonprofit.

Market snapshot

Market size
~$41B
Growth
~1.8%CAGR (2017–22, nominal)
Companies
~8,800
FragmentationConsolidating

U.S. Census Bureau 2022 CBP/Economic Census, NAICS 712110/712120/712130/712190 (museums, zoos, nature parks) + 713110 (amusement & theme parks); 2017–22 growth muted by pandemic recovery.

Business model & economics

Revenue model
Admissions, season passes, food, and merchandise
Recurring revenue
Moderate — season passes and memberships
EBITDA margin
Strong at scaled parks; nonprofit on the cultural side
Capex intensity
High
  • Capital-intensive, scale-driven theme-park economics.
  • Strong post-pandemic recovery with pricing power.
  • Cultural attractions largely nonprofit.

M&A deal context

Moderate deal activity

Who’s acquiring

Theme-park operatorsRegional-park consolidatorsPE-backed attractions platforms

What’s driving deals

  • Consolidation among regional park operators.
  • Post-pandemic demand and pricing power.
  • Scale advantages in capital-intensive parks.

Verticals in this segment

  • 2.13.1.1Family Entertainment Destinations

    Large-scale family theme parks and destination entertainment operators.

  • 2.13.1.2Regional Amusement Parks

    Mid-size amusement parks serving regional consumer markets.

  • 2.13.1.3Trampoline Parks & Adventure Centers

    Indoor trampoline parks and action sports venues.

  • 2.13.1.4Water Parks

    Water-themed amusement parks with slides and aquatic attractions.

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