Disney says its theme parks generate $67 billion in annual U.S. economic impact
A statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse stands in a garden in front of Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World on April 3, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.For decades Disney's domestic theme parks have been the growth engine for tourism, job creation and tax revenue in Southern California and Central Florida.On Thursday, the company revealed its wider impact on the U.S. — reporting a national economic impact of $67 billion each year."Disney defines the themed entertainment business in ...