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

ANAHEIM, Calif. & LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.

Soarin’ Across America is just one example of how Disney Celebrates America is coming to life across the company’s brands and businesses. As part of the celebration, Disney is building on its relationship with Blue Star Families through a previously announced $2.5 million donation to create even more magical moments including special events and screenings for military families nationwide.

AVAILABLE RESOURCES

• Digital Fact Sheet with key economic impact data, small business spotlights, and infographic available HERE
• Economic Impact Website: disneyexperiences.com/economic-impact — a comprehensive look at Disney’s coast-to-coast impact, featuring an interactive map, small business profiles, and state-by-state data
• Assets: photos and b-roll package of Soarin’ Across America available HERE
• Unscripted: Soarin’ Across America: The latest YouTube episode from Disney Parks about the story, people, and magic behind Disney’s updated attraction Soarin’ Across America - available HERE
• Spokesperson availability: Disney representatives and select small business owners available for interviews upon request

UPCOMING DISNEY CELEBRATES AMERICA MILESTONES

Date	Milestone
June 29	Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness — two-hour primetime special on ABC, Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic
July 2	Soarin’ Across America opens at Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Resort
July 3–4	24-hour, multi-platform “Disney Celebrates America” broadcast across ABC, Disney+, Hulu, National Geographic, FX, Freeform, and ABC News Live
July 3–4	USAF Band of the West performs at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort