Is the Zika virus scare keeping guests away from Walt Disney World?

There have been two recent studies done by Civic Science which show that there are a large number of would be park go-ers not visiting Walt Disney World due to the Zika virus scare.

In the first survey 2592 people were polled, the second survey had had about 5000 people questioned. Around 85% of those surveyed had no plans of going to Walt Disney World. From the 15% of people who were planning to visit the parks half of them have either canceled their booked trips or planned to vacation somewhere else. Their decisions were based on the Zika virus scare.

Investment firm BTIG analyst Rich Greenfield says that there are a few big concerns, one the bigger spenders (those making over 150 thousand a year) are 61% more likely to cancel. Another concern is Disney is not discussing this issue and with customers booking so far in advance it is difficult to assess the impact this will have on Disney.

BTIG is focusing on the Orlando travel as a whole, although it is not all due to the Zika virus. The Pulse nightclub shooting and the slowdown of the Brazilian economy are factors as well. However the website Visit Orlando said they are not seeing a slowdown in tourist visiting the area.

Disney spokeswoman Rena Langley says there has not been an impact on future bookings or cancellations due to the Zika virus.

Orlando has reported any Zika cases as of yet still Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld are providing free mosquito repellent all throughout the parks and in the resorts.

Has the Zika virus impacted any of your future traveling plans?

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