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Among its financial challenges, Disney’s theme parks still generate considerable revenue, but those gains have been shadowed by obligations to invest in new infrastructure and rising operational costs. Attendance may be increasing, but this is often attributed to price hikes that alienate the average family visitor.
The Streaming Service Struggle
Despite some improvements in streaming numbers, Disney Plus has lost subscribers, and the comparison to platforms like Netflix and Hulu shows that Disney's position in the market is precarious. Both Hulu and Netflix boast millions more subscribers, and with competitors like Tubi—acquired at a fraction of the price Disney spent to build its streaming service—Disney increasingly finds itself lagging behind.