  The Business Behind the Magic Pixie dust blew into the heart of Europe more than 15 years ago and oh, how the Disney magic has grown! Disneyland® Paris, operated by the Euro Disney Group, has evolved into a successful multi-day resort destination with something for everyone. It employs over 14,500 Cast Members, drew 15.4 million visits in 2009, and ranks as the top-visited tourist destination in Europe.  The Disney Difference It all began more than 50 years ago with Walt Disney's dream of creating "a place where parents and children can have fun together." Today, Disneyland® Paris extends his legacy of creative excellence, endless imagination and technological innovation. From the topsy-turvy Crush's Coaster ride to the all-new "Disney's Once Upon a Dream Parade", our expertise is in creating compelling stories, endearing characters and memorable experiences for all our Guests. Visitors of all ages and all walks of life in France, Europe and the world have embraced the Disney difference and made Disneyland® Paris the most visited tourist destination in Europe. Disneyland® Paris in Figures As the numbers tell it, there really is something for everyone at Disneyland® Paris. See numbers telling the story of how Disneyland® Paris became a leader in the family entertainment industry.  #1 Tourist Destination With 15.4 million visits in 2009, Disneyland® Paris is the most visited tourist destination in Europe and the top tour operator in France in terms of number of clients. In 2009, 48% of our guests were from France, 14% from the UK, 14% from Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), 8% from Spain, 4% from Italy, 3% from Germany and 9% from the rest of the world.  53 Attractions Disneyland® Paris comprises two Theme Parks offering 53 exciting attractions. Disneyland® Park captures the wonder and fantasy of a classic Disney theme park while the Walt Disney Studios® Park features the magic of movie-making.  35 Minutes East of Paris The resort is located 35 minutes east of Paris. The strategic geographic location allows access for 17 million potential Guests in less than 2 hours by road or rail and for 320 million potential Guests in less than 2 hours by plane.  56,000 Jobs We positively impact the community by generating more than 56,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs, including over 14,500 employed at the Resort.  5,800 Disney Hotels rooms The Euro Disney Group operates seven themed hotels. With approximately 5,800 rooms, Disney hotels offer Guests even more opportunities to meet characters, get great service and experience around-the-clock magic.  Disney® Village: 30,000m² Disney® Village is the largest entertainment complex in France outside of Paris, with 30,000 m2 of themed dining, entertainment and shopping facilities. It incorporates an array of leisure opportunities, such as PanoraMagique (the world's largest helium-filled passenger balloon), a multiplex movie theater with an IMAX screen, Disney boutiques, restaurants and bars.  1,000 Business Events Disneyland® Paris has the fifth largest convention facility in France and hosts 1,000 business events each year, from seminars to privatization of the theme parks. There are two convention centers at Disney's Hotel New York® and Disney's Newport Bay Club® - 23,500 sqm. | ||
 |
|
|
|||||||
|
|||||||
|