Demographic trends have not played a huge role in the Disney Parks. Disney attracts visitors from around the world and local demographics do not make a large impact. Population increases are a good thing for Disney as more people means more opportunity for sales. So, the only demographic trend that really has an impact is the increase or decrease in people over the years.
While Demographics do not play a huge role the economy does. The economy has been far from stellar in the last few years and with a poor economy businesses suffer. Consumers cut back on their spending and cut back on vacations. So, with the turn in the economy for the worst what impact did this have on Disney, the most successful theme park in the United States?
Disney has not been immune to the economic turmoil especially the downward spiral the economy has taken in the last few years. Disney has definitely felt the pinch as vacationers increasing tighten their belts amidst the growing unemployment rate and falling stocks. American tourists as well as International tourists are cutting back on spending o...