Disney's Impact on the American Economy
Since its founding in 1923, Disney has played an integral part in the American experience, contributing to the economy and helping to positively shape culture, innovation, and communities. From entertainment and travel to consumer products and sports, we employ 160,000 people in all 50 states.
Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them.
Disney By The Numbers
- 160K
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Employees across all 50 states.
- $30B+
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Total investments in our U.S. theme parks and resorts, creating nearly 10,000 new jobs in California and Florida.
- $23B
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Since 2017, Disney has nearly doubled spending on film and television content, and is spending $2 billion in fiscal year 2025 — the majority of which is in the U.S.
- No. 1
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Disney delivers a wish every hour of every day for Make-A-Wish kids. We're also the world's No. 1 wish granter for Make-A-Wish and granted the first official wish nearly 45 years ago at Disneyland.
- 500
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We are the No. 1 licensor of consumer products in the U.S., with about 500 American licensee companies touching every product category.
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How We Support Small Business
See an example of how small businesses are vital to The Walt Disney Company.
How We Support Veterans
Disney is honored to employ veterans as part of its landmark “Heroes Work Here” initiative.
How We Support Our Communities
The Walt Disney Company brings investment, opportunities, and joy to our communities.
Community Investment
- 165K
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Over 165,000 wishes granted globally with Make-A-Wish since 1980.
- $100M
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$100 million commitment to help reimagine the patient experience in children's hospitals that was completed in 2024.
- 13M+
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Over 13 million hours volunteered by Disney employees since 1983.
- $20M+
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Over $20 million in funding and media support provided to nonprofits serving veterans and military families since 2012.
- $16M+
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In 2024, more than $16 million invested in Disney youth programs for more than 650,000 kids.
- 135K
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In 2024, Disney employees contributed more than 135,000 hours on Disney-led volunteer projects in communities throughout the U.S.
Disney Experiences’ Impact
Explore how our domestic parks and resorts help boost local economies.
Coast to Coast
Disney Parks and Resorts generated a historic $67 billion dollars in annual economic impact in the U.S.