Image Credit: World of Frozen, Disneyland Paris
With Disneyland Paris’ highly anticipated World of Frozen officially opening its gates on 29th March, Irish Disney fans are already showing clear signs of excitement.
According to Google Trends data, searches in Ireland for “world of frozen disneyland paris” have risen by 60% in the past month, highlighting strong demand for the new attraction inspired by the beloved Frozen franchise.
But where in Ireland are the biggest Disney-loving grown-ups based?
New internal data from AttractionTickets.com reveals the Irish cities home to the highest number of “Disney adults”, based on ticket purchases by solo travellers and couples (with no children) for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland California over the past 12 months.
While Dublin comfortably takes the crown, several regional cities feature prominently in the rankings, proving the magic of Disney stretches far beyond the capital.
The Top 10 Disney Adult Capitals of Ireland
|
Ranking |
City |
Order Total |
|
1 |
Dublin |
475,296 |
|
2 |
Cork |
66,968 |
|
3 |
Limerick |
56,826 |
|
4 |
Kildare |
44,855 |
|
5 |
Waterford |
37,407 |
|
6 |
Dundalk |
35,433 |
|
7 |
Galway |
26,329 |
|
8 |
Drogheda |
26,321 |
|
9 |
Carlow |
24,500 |
|
10 |
Tallaght |
23,704 |
Key findings include:
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Leinster dominates the list, with Dublin, Kildare, Drogheda, Carlow and Tallaght all featuring. Dublin (1st), Kildare (4th), Drogheda (8th), Carlow (9th) and Tallaght (10th) collectively generate 594,676 bookings – over 70% of all orders recorded in the Top 10.
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Dublin is Ireland’s Disney adult capital with 475,296 bookings. The capital alone accounts for over 58% of all Top 10 bookings, recording more than 7 times the total of second-placed Cork (66,968)
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Cork and Limerick rank second and third, showing strong demand outside the capital.
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Coastal cities including Cork, Waterford, and Galway demonstrate strong interest in Disney travel.
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Mid-sized towns like Dundalk (35,433 orders out of approx 45,000 people) and Carlow (24,500 orders out of approx 27,000 people) outperform the larger population centre of Tallaght (23,704 orders out of approx 80,000+ people).
Oliver Brendon, CEO at AttractionTickets.com, said on the findings:
“With the opening of World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris just weeks away, we’re seeing a real surge in interest from Irish Disney fans – and the 60% rise in Google searches reflects that excitement.
Our booking data shows that Disney parks aren’t just for families. A significant number of adults across Ireland are travelling solo or as couples to experience everything from nostalgic attractions to themed dining and exclusive seasonal events.
While Dublin naturally leads the rankings, it’s fantastic to see such strong demand from spots like Cork, Limerick, Waterford and beyond. The magic of Disney clearly reaches every corner of Ireland.”
