More than 100 years later, Disney remains on the rise (and builds first park in a resort)

Profits to rise, another park and a “rite of passage” for all children in the world, which has been a century ago. What is Walt Disney’s key to success?

Walt Disney had a net income of $ 5.82 billion (5.13 billion euros) in the first fiscal semester of 2025, more than triple (220%increase) over the previous year.

“O excellent performance In this quarter, driven by the entertainment and experience segments, it demonstrates the continuous success in the construction of growth and the execution of our strategic priorities, ”CEO Robert A. Iger said in a statement.

In terms of revenuethe audiovisual giant generated $ 48.311 billion (42.5 billion euros) During the first half of the fiscal year, an increase of 6% over the previous year, thanks in part to its growth in the entertainment segment.

In the entertainment department – which includes traditional television networks, radio and movies – Recipes increased 9% compared to the previous year this semester, reaching $ 21.554 billion (18.98 billion euros), thanks to a solid film catalog during the winter, according to the company.

Already with regard to plataforma de streaming, The group had previously announced that it expected a drop in the number of Disney+ subscribers during the quarter, but registered an increase of 1.4 million new subscribers, raising the total number of current global subscribers to 126 million.

7th Park will be historical

Disney announced this week, for the first time in 15 years, the construction of a new park. This time, however, it will be different – it will be built inside a resort, In Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.

According to advances, Disney guarantees that this new venture will be its park technologically more advanced. The artistic representation of the castle presented by Disney displays a spiral structure, similar to a crystal, which rises above the rest of the park.

It will be the first Disney park located and with access to the beach. It is also likely that this park to Disney appeals Unreal Enginea development tool used in many Disney films to create images, to also put them in the attractions of the theme park.

The artistic representation of the castle provided by Disney shows a spiral structure, similar to a crystal, which rises above the rest of the park.

A “rite of passage”

What makes this unlike universe? According to the fans themselves, the fact that it is a kind of “passageFor children. Created in 1923, Disney had characters drawn a century ago that was alive to this day.

Rob Stuart, who manages Disney -centered travel planning service, Creating Magic Vacations, tells that many consider a trip to a Disney park to “life trip“.

“People still believe that an experience in a Disney theme park is Really special“Said Disney CEO Bob Iger. Moreover, the unmistakable characters marked the lives of millions of people – and remain well present.