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- On average, expect to spend about $91 on a one-day theme park ticket for an adult.
Theme Park Revenue and Costs
- U.S. amusement and theme parks revenue is forecast to be over $22 billion in 2019.
- Operating all Disney parks and resorts cost $14.015 billion in 2019.
Disney’s Earnings and Expenses
- In 2019 alone, Disney’s parks and resorts brought in a staggering $20.2 billion in revenue.
- Disney World makes an average of $19.68 million daily.
Daily Operations of Disneyland
- Estimated Disneyland Daily Operating Cost: $5.49 Million.
- Disneyland Resort in California earns around $6.2 million per day from ticket sales alone.
Starting an Amusement Park
- Opening an amusement park requires $10 million to $100 million depending on size and scope.
Employee Salaries in Amusement Parks
- The salaries of amusement park workers range from $16,870 to $29,130, with a median of $19,280.
Roller Coaster Costs
- The average roller coaster costs between $1 million to $25 million. Complicated dark ride systems can cost up to $20-$30 million.
Amusement Park Investments
- The industry generates billions in revenue, making it a good investment.