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Universal Studios voted best global attraction
Expecto Patronum! Harry Potter has been credited with making Universal Studios Orlando the top attraction for the second year running.
A survey by AttractionTix.co.uk shows the Florida theme park leads the global top-10 list of most popular attractions among British holidaymakers.
The company says the placing owes to the success of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, which opened in 2014.
Disneyland Paris has jumped to the second most popular attraction in the world and Siam Park in Tenerife moved up three positions after a surge in sales due to opening of a new water coaster Singha.
Two UK attractions, the Tower of London and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London made the global top 10, ranking seventh and ninth in the world, with the latter making a first appearance in the list.
The Kennedy Space Centre and Discovery Cove sales were strong and both maintain the same positions as last year whilst European attraction in PortAventura jumped three positions to sixth place.
AttractionTix.co.uk consumer marketing director Simon Applebaum said: "It’s not surprising to see that Universal Studios is the most popular attraction in the world for the last two years running.
Recognising the desire for immersive experiences and the enduring love the world has for Harry Potter, Universal Studios’ have created the ultimate theme park to draw Potter fans to their parks.
"Though 50% of the list remains Florida attraction focused, a destination synonymous for theme parks and attractions, it’s great to see attractions on the list from around the world including France, Spain and the UK."
AttractionTix.co.uk’s Top 10 global attractions of 2015:
1. Universal Studios Orlando
2. Disneyland Paris
3. Walt Disney World Resort
4. Siam Park
5. Discovery Cove
6. PortAventura
7. Tower of London
8. Kennedy Space Centre
9. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! London
10. Busch Gardens
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