Disney to Invest $60 Billion in Theme Parks and Cruises Over Next Decade, Nearly Doubling Spending

Disney plans to invest $60 billion into theme parks and cruises over the next 10 years, nearly double what it spent over the prior decade.
The investment comes as Disney's parks business continues to perform well, offsetting struggles in other units.
Expansion plans include new Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Zootopia lands and reimagining the Test Track ride.
Disney sees significant room for further theme park expansion, with land for about 7 more Disneyland-sized parks across current sites.
Disney is adding 3 new cruise ships between 2025-2026, part of previously announced plans.

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