Disney Theme Parks Division Posts Record Q3 Profits Driven by Walt Disney World Attendance and Spending

Walt Disney World Attendance and Guest Spending Boost Strong Q3 Earnings

The Walt Disney Company has released its fiscal third-quarter earnings report for 2026, showcasing impressive double-digit growth across its Experiences segment. Driven by healthy domestic park attendance, strong guest spending at Walt Disney World, and expanding cruise line capacity, Disney’s theme parks and experiences division continues to serve as a major engine for company profits.

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Experiences Segment Financial Breakdown

For the quarter ended June 27, 2026, Disney’s Experiences segment delivered substantial financial gains across revenue and operating income:

• Total Segment Revenue: $9.97 billion, representing a 10% increase from $9.09 billion in the prior-year quarter.
• Total Operating Income: $3.02 billion, up 20% compared to $2.52 billion in Q3 fiscal 2025.
• Domestic Revenue: Rose 11% to reach $7.12 billion.
• Domestic Operating Income: Surged 27% year-over-year to $2.09 billion.

Disney noted that operating income growth benefited from a roughly $100 million tariff refund during the quarter, which added approximately four percentage points to the segment’s operating income performance.

Key Guest Trends at Domestic Theme Parks

Walt Disney World stood out as a primary performer during the third quarter, with domestic theme parks seeing increases in both overall visitation and guest spending:

• Attendance Growth: Domestic park attendance grew by 3% year-over-year, bouncing back from minor international visitation headwinds experienced earlier in the fiscal year.
• Per Capita Guest Spending: Rose 4% across domestic destinations, supported by higher average ticket prices, food and beverage purchases, and retail spending.
• Admissions Revenue: Increased 9% overall, driven by a 5% lift in average ticket pricing and a 3% increase in total park attendance.
• Resorts and Vacations: Revenue jumped 17%, propelled by a 10% increase in occupied cruise passenger days alongside higher average room rates and occupancy at resort hotels.

Broader Growth Across the Parks Portfolio

In addition to Walt Disney World’s strong quarter, Disney’s expanded Experiences network contributed to the overall segment surge:

• Disney Cruise Line: Fiscal Q3 marked the first full quarter of operation for the fleet’s two newest ships, the Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure, which together expanded total stateroom capacity by approximately 50% compared to the previous year.
• International Parks: Revenue reached $1.79 billion, up 6% year-over-year, though international operating income decreased by 13% to $369 million.
• Merchandise, Food, and Beverage: Revenue in parks and resorts grew 7% overall, split between a 4% increase in total volume and a 3% increase in guest spending per visit.

With strong forward bookings for Walt Disney World and continued momentum across Disney Cruise Line, Disney executives expressed confidence in maintaining steady growth throughout the remainder of fiscal year 2026.

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