The Walt Disney Company has published a new page on its corporate website, touting the impact that the company has had on the American economy. The new webpage includes facts and figures about Disney’s impact, as well as a message from Disney CEO Bob Iger. The new webpage and messaging comes as Disney is under investigation by Trump’s FCC over allegations that Disney was “violating FCC equal employment opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination”. The new Disney webpage also appears as Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly becomes more vocal over concerns of the impact that Trump’s tariffs will have on Disney’s businesses. Here’s the latest.
Disney Touts Domestic Impact
The new webpage includes some history, as well as facts and figures on just how big of a role The Walt Disney Company has played in the United States of America since its founding more than 100 years ago. We’ll start with the message from Disney CEO Bob Iger, followed by some facts and figures shared by the company.
In 1923, when Walt Disney and his brother, Roy, first set up a cartoon studio in pursuit of their American dream, few could have imagined what the future would hold. This company was built from Walt’s extraordinary ambition and boundless creativity. Many others have come and gone over the past century. And yet Disney has stood the test of time as a constant source of happiness for families and communities, and a shining example of innovation and imagination. That enduring cultural influence sets Disney apart as both a brand and business, which is a privilege we take seriously. That’s why we’ve always believed it’s important to be one of the world’s most admired companies — not only for what we create, but for the positive impact we have.Today, we have more than 160,000 U.S. employees across all 50 states from virtually every trade and profession, from animators and accountants to zoning engineers and zoologists. We are invested in their success and the communities they call home. Major new initiatives like our $30 billion+ investment in our domestic theme parks will add some 10,000 new jobs in Florida and California. And in 2025, we’ll spend over $23 billion on production for our movies and television series and licensed content, the majority of which is spent here in the U.S. Meanwhile, we’ve invested $370 million in higher education and professional development for our hourly workers nationwide through our Disney Aspire program.
I’m particularly proud of the ways we’re able to use the power of Disney stories to lift children’s spirits when they need it most. Through our longtime relationship with Make-A-Wish, Disney is the No. 1 wish-granter in the world for children facing critical illness, and we grant a child’s wish every hour of every day. We also support children’s hospitals across the nation and internationally, and recently fulfilled our $100 million commitment to enhance the children’s hospital experience for patients and their families.
All of this ongoing work and more is part of our unwavering commitment to being a force for good in the world, especially right here in our own back yard.
Disney shared the following facts and figures about its role in the American economy.
- 160,000 employees across all 50 states
- $30 billion investment in theme parks and resorts
- 10,000 new jobs in Florida and California
- $23 billion planned spend on film and television content this fiscal year, majority of it in the United States
- 500 American licensee companies, making Disney the #1 licensor of consumer products in the United States
Beyond the economic impact, Disney also shared some facts and figures about the investment, opportunities, and joy that it brings communities.
- 165,000+ wishes granted globally via Make-a-Wish since 1980
- $100 million commitment to help reimagine the patient experience in children’s hospitals
- 13+ million hours volunteered by Disney employees since 1983
- $20+ million in funding and media support for nonprofits serving veterans since 2012
- $16+ million invested in Disney youth programs for more than 650,000 kids in 2024
- 135,000 hours contributed by Disney employees on Disney-led volunteer programs in 2024
Beyond the impact that the company has made, Disney also linked to the impact that its Experiences division has made in Florida and California.
Overall, the new webpage not only serves as a refresher of the good that Disney does, but also a reminder. Disney could continue to find itself in the cross hairs of President Donald Trump in the coming years, and the company has quite a strong foundation to lean on should it find itself under attack.
Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them
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