Disney’s Domestic Parks Had Lower Attendance, But They Still Made a Ton of Money
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Disney is not immune to the worries of the world — its Paris theme park is struggling and the strong dollar is keeping some international visitors from coming to the U.S. properties — but the company had a robust quarter nonetheless.
Crowds might have been slightly thinner in U.S. Disney parks, but that doesn't mean the company is suffering.
The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday afternoon said domestic park attendance dropped 4 percent in the third fiscal quarter, which ended July 2. That was due largely to the Easter holiday falling during the second quarter this year compared to third quarter of last year.
But guest spending still grew in the U.S., pushing revenue for the entire parks and resort segment up 6 percent to $4.4 billion. Segment operating
