As America Celebrates 250 Years, Disney’s Economic Impact Reaches All 50 States
New coast-to-coast attraction, thousands of small business relationships, and a growing economic footprint underscore Disney’s role in the American economy
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Disney Experiences is making available a set of resources highlighting the company’s domestic economic impact — a story that reaches far beyond its theme park gates and into communities across the country.
Disney Parks & Resorts generates nearly $67 billion in annual economic impact across the United States and supports more than 403,000 jobs nationwide. Disney works with thousands of small businesses throughout the U.S. spanning manufacturing and food service to creative design and engineering fueling entrepreneurship and strengthening local economies across the country.
This summer, that nationwide footprint comes to life with the debut of Soarin’ Across America, a reimagined fan-favorite attraction that takes guests on an immersive, coast-to-coast flight over some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. The attraction itself is a product of Disney’s economic reach, with its filming and production supported by a network of U.S.-based businesses, from aviation operators to tourism companies, reflecting the types of small businesses that help power Disney experiences every day. Now open at Walt Disney World Resort and launching July 2 at Disneyland Resort, the attraction is part of Disney’s broader “Disney Celebrates America” initiative honoring the nation’s milestone anniversary.
