Disney Faces Headwinds as International Visitation Slumps for U.S. Parks
Disney warned its U.S. theme parks will be affected by weaker international visitation, even as it pivots to marketing to U.S. customers and still expects modest growth. International arrivals to the U.S. fell last year, with Canada dropping sharply, and potential policy moves like social-media history checks could further dampen travel. In the latest quarter, park attendance rose modestly and parks revenue surpassed $10 billion, but company profits declined due to higher costs, and Disney’s stock slipped about 4%. Despite headwinds, executives said U.S. park bookings are tracking toward roughly 5% growth this year.
