How does Disney really make money?

Disney parks and resorts earn revenue through cruise lines, resorts, and theme parks. This business segment includes National Geographic Expeditions, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney. These businesses bring in revenue through food and ticket sales, hotel stays, and property rentals.



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Disney's most profitable area Disney's media and entertainment division generated a significant portion of its total revenue at 55 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. This segment includes television and cable channels, as well as streaming service Disney+, amongst others.

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With costs so high, it's no wonder why many families find it difficult to afford a Disney vacation. A recent LendingTree survey found that 18% of Disney visitors have gone into debt for one or more of their trips to the destination. And among those with Disney debt, 8% say it will take more than a year to pay it off.

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Very roughly, it would take at the very least $12.3 billion in today's dollars to build out the Walt Disney World property to its current state. And note that this answer is roughly six years old. So even if they did decide to leave Florida, it would take them decades and billions to rebuild.

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Most people who go to the Walt Disney World Resort are not rich. On average, a family of four will spend $5,240 for their Disney World vacation. This includes their meals, a 4-night hotel stay, and 4 days' worth of theme park tickets.

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Revenue of the Walt Disney Company in 2022, by operating segment. In 2022, the Walt Disney Company generated a total revenue of nearly 29 billion U.S. dollars with its parks, experiences, and products segment, an increase of around 12 billion from the year before.

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