Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'

New CEO Josh D'Amaro has said his strategy for continued growth at Disney is centered around storytelling, intellectual property and technology.

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  1. Top Global Theme Park Operators by Attendance: In 2023, Disney Experiences led globally with 142 million visitors across its 12 parks, accounting for 34% of global attendance, followed by China's Fantawild Group with 85 million and Merlin Entertainments with 62 million visitors.
  2. Disney's Most Visited Individual Parks: Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida remained the world's most-visited theme park in 2023 with 17.7 million visitors, followed by Disneyland Park in California with 17.2 million, and Universal Studios Japan with 16 million.
  3. Fastest Growing Theme Park Markets: In 2023, Chinese theme parks experienced massive attendance growth, with Shanghai Disneyland up 164% and Chimelong Ocean Kingdom up 184.5%, due to eased COVID restrictions, while Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi also broke into the world's top 25, marking a milestone for the Middle East.

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