Disneyland Adds $16.1 Billion Annually to Southern California Economy Study Shows

Disneyland’s $16.1 Billion SoCal Economic Boost

A new economic study funded by Disney reveals that Disneyland and Disney World collectively contributed nearly $67 billion to the U.S. economy. This significant economic activity also supported more than 400,000 jobs throughout the country.

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A new economic study from Oxford Economics, commissioned by Disney, recently delved into the significant financial contributions of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim during 2023. This comprehensive analysis focused on how Disneyland alone impacted the American economy, a first for the company in a combined, nationwide look.

For two decades, Disney has consistently conducted studies to highlight the economic impact of Disneyland specifically on the local Orange County economy. This latest study, however, expands that scope, offering a broader perspective on the resort’s role as an economic powerhouse within the U.S.

Disneyland Resort significantly boosted the Southern California economy in 2023, generating an annual economic impact of $16.1 billion, according to the new report. This impact directly and indirectly supported over 102,000 jobs in the region. A substantial nearly 75% of these Disneyland-related jobs were located in Orange County, where Disneyland Resort stands as the largest employer with 36,000 workers. The study found that nearly 1 out of every 20 jobs in Orange County can be attributed to Disneyland, including those in nearby hotels, restaurants, and other related businesses.

The majority of jobs at Disneyland Resort are unionized. Notably, one of the largest union groups, representing 14,000 Disneyland employees, successfully negotiated a stepped wage increase in 2024, which will see their wages rise to $26 an hour by 2026.

In 2023, Disneyland’s operations generated a substantial $2.6 billion in total tax revenues, as detailed in the report. Locally, the resort contributed $279 million in tax revenues directly to the city of Anaheim during that same year.

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