Busch Gardens vs Walt Disney World:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Walt Disney World had more branded searches than Busch Gardens among theme parks in the United States. Walt Disney World had about 1.6 million branded searches, while Busch Gardens had 368,000. Walt Disney World made up 31.4% of all theme park searches we track, and Busch Gardens accounted for 7.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about theme parks, Walt Disney World appeared in two of the three answers and Busch Gardens in none.
Who do people search for more?
Walt Disney World, about 4 searches for every 1 for Busch Gardens
Who does AI mention more?
Walt Disney World, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Busch Gardens in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Walt Disney World, the only one of the two named
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Top theme parks in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Walt Disney World was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Busch Gardens did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Walt Disney World2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Disneyland2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cedar Point2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Six Flags1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Universal Studios1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Busch Gardens0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
SeaWorld0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best theme park in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which US theme park has the best roller coasters?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular theme parks in the US for families?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“theme parks”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“amusement parks”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Is Busch Gardens or Walt Disney World more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Busch Gardens and Walt Disney World by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven theme parks we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Walt Disney World | Disneyland | Six Flags | Universal Studios | Cedar Point | Busch Gardens | SeaWorld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.9% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.7% | 22.1% | 14.9% | 18.2% | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.2% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 18% | 2.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 23.9% | 7.2% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 7.2% | 3.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.3% | 23.5% | 8.6% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 17.8% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.2% | 19% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 7% | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 26.3% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.1% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.1% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9% | 4.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.8% | 18.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.4% | 19.8% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4% |
How has the Busch Gardens and Walt Disney World comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Walt Disney World was ahead of Busch Gardens in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Busch Gardens’ share of searches among theme parks in the United States moved from 7.9% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Walt Disney World’s share of searches among theme parks in the United States moved from 27.9% to 31.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6M.
How did search popularity change for United States theme parks in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Walt Disney World gained share of searches among theme parks in the United States, from 29.8% to 31.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Busch Gardens in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 450K to 368K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Busch Gardens’ and Walt Disney World’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Busch Gardens
1 branded search term
- busch gardens
Walt Disney World
2 branded search terms
- disney world
- walt disney world
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