Disney: $40B 2022 Impact In Florida

The Walt Disney Co. released this month a study showing its economic impact on the state of Florida.

The study done by Oxford Economics revealed that Walt Disney World Resort generated $40 billion in economic impact across Florida in fiscal year 2022.

The Burbank entertainment and media giant also created 263,000 direct and indirect jobs or one out of every 32 jobs in the state as well as $6.6 billion in tax revenue, including $3.1 billion in annual state and local tax revenue generated by Disney, visitors, employees and third-party businesses, according to the study released on Nov. 14.

The report was commissioned by Disney and also reflects the economic impact of Disney Signature Experiences in Florida, including Disney Vacation Club and Disney Cruise Line.