Los Angeles - Walt Disney Company posted a 32% rise in second quarter profits as a stronger economy saw increased spending at the company's globe-spanning chain of theme parks and resorts.
The entertainment conglomerate, which also owns the ABC television network as well as ESPN, said that it earned $1.86bn dollars in the quarter, up from $1.73bn a year earlier.
Revenues rose 10% to $10.55bn from $9.63bn dollars last year.
Disney's Parks and Resorts division showed the strongest growth with revenues up 14% to $3.3bn, and profits rising 73% to $383mn.
The company's media networks also benefited from a stronger economy as higher demand for advertising sent revenues up 6 per cent to $4.98bn, with profits rising 8% to $1.86bn.
"With adjusted earnings per share up 36 per cent over last year, we're obviously pleased with our second quarter," said Robert A. Iger, chairperon and CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
"Our results reflect our successful strategy, the strength of our brands and the value of our high-quality creative content, all of which continue to drive long-term growth and shareholder value."