Economic Impact
For nearly 70 years, Disneyland Resort has been an economic engine for Southern California that generates billions of dollars annually in revenue and taxes for surrounding cities, counties and the state.
Anaheim Resort Area Impact
In total, more than $325.5 million in tax revenue is expected to be generated by the Anaheim Resort this year, which is approximately 66% of the City’s General Fund tax revenues comprised of transient occupancy taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes and business license taxes. (City of Anaheim FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget)
The Anaheim Resort District generates $190.35 million in tax revenue per square mile, compared to $3.53 million on average for the remainder of the city.
Regional Impact
In 2023, California’s tourism economy showed growth year over year, infusing $150.4 billion into the state’s economy. Visitor spending generated $12.7 billion in local and state tax revenue and supported 1.2 million jobs for Californians. (Visit California)
Anaheim and Garden Grove hotels produced nearly $604 million in room revenues in 2022. (Tourism Economics)
Anaheim hotels generated over $1 billion in room revenues from December 2020 to May 2022. (Tourism Economics)
