Terror attacks cause Britons to stay away from Disney
Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios saw an 8% drop in visitors following the terrorist attacks in Paris in November.
One of the reasons for such a dramatic fall was the theme park’s decision to close for four-days during the city’s period of mourning for the 130 killed in the attacks.
However, the company’s quarterly report showed bookings from the UK, as well as France and the Netherlands, had also fallen following the terror attacks.
Revenues at the park during the three months from October to January fell from €341.5 million in 2014/15 to €337.6 million.
"We experienced strong demand leading up to the November 13 events in Paris, following which we experienced booking cancellations," said president Tom Wolber.
"Despite the softened tourism environment, we remain confident in our long-term strategy and we are encouraged by the resilience of the French market in particular," he added.
Linsey McNeill
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