How Disney Parks Generate $67 Billion for the U.S. Economy and Support 400,000 Jobs

Disney Parks Generate $67 Billion in U.S. Economic Impact, Supporting Over 400,000 Jobs Nationwide

Nearly 70 years after Walt Disney revolutionized family entertainment with the opening of Disneyland, Disney continues to be a driving force behind the U.S. economy. According to a new economic impact report by Tourism Economics, a division of Oxford Economics, Disney Parks & Resorts now generate an impressive $67 billion in annual economic activity and support more than 403,000 jobs across all 50 states.

From Disneyland Resort in California to Walt Disney World in Florida, the magic of Disney reaches far beyond the gates—fueling small businesses, boosting tourism, and sustaining communities nationwide.

A National Economic Powerhouse

“Disney defines the themed entertainment business in America, and our presence is felt across the country,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences. “When we invest in the groundbreaking experiences that only Disney can deliver, growth follows.”

This is the first time Disney has combined data from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World to reflect their total U.S. economic impact. Highlights from the report include:

• Disneyland Resort in Anaheim generated $16.1 billion in economic impact in Southern California alone in 2023, supporting over 102,000 jobs in the region.
• In Central Florida, nearly 1 in every 8 jobs can be attributed to Disney operations.
• Across the U.S., Disney collaborates with thousands of small businesses, from supplying specialty goods like paint and linens to food and beverage products used in the parks and resorts.

Investments That Fuel Growth

Disney is not slowing down. With plans to invest $30 billion in U.S. parks and experiences through 2033, Disney is preparing for its largest domestic expansion ever. Key projects include:

• A major expansion of Magic Kingdom with a reimagined Frontierland and a new Disney Villains-themed land
• Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, inspired by Encanto and Indiana Jones
• A Monsters, Inc. land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Expansion of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
• New attractions based on Coco and Avatar at Disneyland Resort

These expansions are expected to generate even more jobs, attract new tourism, and amplify Disney’s already substantial impact on local economies.

A Legacy That Keeps Giving

“What began as a single destination has evolved into one of the most impressive examples of national economic growth,” said Adam Sacks, President of Tourism Economics. “Disney is an iconic economic engine powering entire ecosystems of jobs, small businesses, and public revenue.”

Beyond financial contributions, Disney also enriches communities through charitable giving, cultural programming, and unforgettable guest experiences that create lasting memories for millions of families.

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