Disneyland Reportedly “Dead” as Crowds Flee Park in Droves

Niles: Disneyland’s emotional impact makes its economic impact happen

Disneyland dropped some huge news last week. But the news that resonated deepest with many fans was the information that Disney did the least to promote. Disney’s theme parks segment last week released an Oxford Economics analysis that claimed the Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts together accounted for almost $67 billion in annual economic impact across the United States. More than $16 billion of that economic impact came from the Disney…

Disneyland Reportedly “Dead” as Crowds Flee Park in Droves

A Disneyland Resort guest recently shared a photo of what they believed to be light crowds at Disneyland Park, calling the original Southern California Disney park “dead” despite the ongoing Disneyland70 celebrations. However, many Disney Parks fans disagreed with the guest’s assessment, saying Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are as busy as ever–if not busier. Disneyland Resort’s birthday isn’t until July 17, but most of the…

Disney Guest Calls Park “Dead”—But Fans Say It’s Busier Than Ever

A single photo has stirred up a debate across the Disney Parks community. The guest who shared the picture described Disneyland Park as “dead” despite the ongoing 70th-anniversary celebration drawing major crowds at the Southern California theme parks. The comment came just days into Disneyland Resort’s long-running birthday event, which officially kicked off on May 16, 2025, though the park’s actual 70th birthday won’t arrive until July 17. The…