Disneyland Paris reports increased revenue but fewer guests from Spain and Netherlands

Even though there were fewer people from Spain and the Netherlands visiting Disneyland Paris, the parent company reports that third-quarter revenues increased 4 percent due to higher guest spending and attendance.

“We are pleased with the strong launch of our 20th Anniversary celebration which has helped us drive 4 percent revenue growth in the third quarter, in a still uncertain economic environment,” Philippe Gas, Chief Executive Officer of Euro Disney S.A.S, said.

“Third-quarter guest satisfaction was up 7 percentage points to the prior year, confirming the celebration’s impact and the relevance of our ongoing investments in the guest experience. Our unique Disney Dreams! nighttime show is also proving to be a great hit amongst our guests,” he said in a news release.

Resort operating segment revenues increased 4 percent to 357.7 million Euros. Theme parks revenues increased 6 percent to 207.8 million Euros due to a 3 percent increase in average spending per guest and a 2 percent increase in attendance. The increased average spending per guest was due to higher spending on merchandise and food and beverage, the company said.

The increase in attendance was due to more guests visiting from France and Belgium, partly offset by fewer guests visiting from Spain and the Netherlands, according to the company.

Hotels and Disney Village revenues increased 1 percent to 138.6 million Euros due to a 7 percent increase in average spending per room, partly offset by a 2.9 percentage point decrease in hotel occupancy and lower Disney Village activity.

The increase in average spending per room was due to higher daily room rates, partly offset by lower spending on food and beverage. The decrease in hotel occupancy resulted from 15,000 fewer room nights sold compared to the prior-year quarter. This trend was due to fewer guests from Spain and the Netherlands, according to the company.

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