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Weight times (wait times) have also decreased, not just because fewer people are visiting but because the number of attractions available has diminished. Animal Kingdom, for example, now features far fewer rides and experiences, yet the wait times have dropped even further, illustrating a double-whammy of reduced visitation and reduced ride capacity.
Campbell emphasizes that this pattern is not unique to Disney. Other regional parks like Six Flags have resorted to aggressive discounts and promotional offers to lure visitors back, but even these efforts have only temporarily boosted numbers. Universal’s Epic Universe, a new entrant on the scene, continues to attract around 10 million visitors annually, showing how new developments can sustain interest amid a struggling overall market.