Disney Says Its Experiences Drive Nearly $67 Billion in U.S. Economic Activity
A company report ties that footprint to nationwide supplier partnerships, heavy employment in Florida and California, plus a planned $30 billion parks investment through 2033.
Overview
- Disney published the company-sourced economic summary on June 23–24, 2026, presenting the numbers as its official estimate of the division’s U.S. footprint.
- The report states Disney Experiences generates nearly $67 billion in annual economic impact and supports more than 403,000 jobs across the United States.
- Disney says it works with thousands of small and family-owned businesses in all 50 states, citing suppliers from textile makers in New York to tour operators in Alaska.
- The company highlights concentrated local effects in Florida and California, saying its parks account for roughly 1 in 20 jobs in Orange County and 1 in 32 jobs in Central Florida.
- Disney reiterated a $30 billion domestic investment plan through 2033 and used the reimagined Soarin’ Across America—open at Walt Disney World and set to launch July 2 at Disneyland—as an example of work sourced from U.S. suppliers.