As Disneyland Resort marks its 70th anniversary, Walt Disney Co. revealed that the total economic impact of its two Anaheim theme parks, hotels and retail district is $16.1 billion on the Southern California region.
The study, conducted by Tourism Economics, covered the fiscal year 2023 and includes direct, indirect, and induced impacts that range from theme park ticket sales and on-site shopping to local hotel stays and restaurant meals outside the resort.
The Anaheim resort also supported 102,000 jobs in Southern California. It is currently Orange County’s largest employer with 36,000 employees.
When added to Walt Disney Resort’s $40.3 billion economic impact in Florida, Disney Parks & Resorts generated a total impact of nearly $67 billion on the U.S.
“Our destinations create economies far beyond the gates of our parks, and when we invest in the groundbreaking experiences that only Disney can deliver, growth follows,” Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro said in a statement.
Disney is also planning additional investments worth $30 billion across both resorts in California and Florida through 2033, which includes the DisneylandForward development project approved last year.
