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For decades Disney's domestic theme parks have been the growth engine for tourism, job creation and tax revenue in Southern California and Central Florida.

On Thursday, the company revealed its wider impact on the U.S. — reporting a national economic impact of $67 billion each year.

"Disney defines the themed entertainment business in America, and our presence is felt across the country," said Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, in a release. "Our destinations create economies far beyond the gates of our parks, and when we invest in the groundbreaking experiences that only Disney can deliver, growth follows."

The new report comes from economists at Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics compa

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