And there's lots of it to be made in China, so Disney's working hard to break through some of the barriers within the Communist nation and tap into additional revenue streams, garnering an even greater profitability for the company.
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For Disney, it would mean losing a significant source of revenue, as the company's Florida operations include four theme parks, two water parks, several hotels, and numerous other attractions that draw millions of visitors each year.
CNBC: Why is the park so important for Disney's ambitions in China? Iger: Well, China represents a great market for the Walt Disney because our stories are not only known here but they are universal in appeal, they touch people's hearts all over the world, no matter what country, no matter what culture.
It's not the largest theme park, but it is the second-largest! Shanghai Disneyland falls right after Walt Disney World in terms of size, covering 963 acres compared to the 1,096 acres of Disney World's four main theme parks.
Disney Segment Breakdown: Revenue: Linear Networks, 35%; Direct-to-Consumer, 21%; Content Sales/Licensing and Other, 11%; and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, 33%; and Operating Income: Linear Networks, 38%; and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, 62%.