How Much Does Disney Actually Make From Its Parks and Movies?

There's no denying that the outbreak of the coronavirus has taken a hefty toll on entertainment giant Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS). Not only are all of its theme parks closed -- presumably until further notice -- movie theater chains are closing their doors as well. Professional sports leagues are suspending play, and the NCAA canceled this year's college basketball tournaments. That leaves Disney's ESPN with little to air or even talk about. Never mind how fear of traveling has stifled demand at Disney's hotels and resorts not attached to its theme parks.

The global panic, however, has prompted some investors to jump to conclusions before gathering all the facts. Namely, investors may not fully understand Walt Disney's revenue breakdown. It matters, because the business it's losing on the sports, amusement parks, and travel fronts may actually be offset in other ways ... if not fully, then perhaps at least partially.

To that end, here's a look at exactly where Disney's revenue comes from. Movies and theme parks are just two pieces of the big picture, and with people stuck at home, subscriptions to its Disney+ streaming service may quietly be soaring.

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Source Fool.com