Disney results strong but no happy ending at box office

ENTERTAINMENT giant Walt Disney had a strong performance from its theme parks and cable TV channels to thank for a 20% surge in profits in the three months to June.

Net income for the quarter rose to $604 million (€495m) from total revenues of $7.5 billion, as visitor numbers at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California picked up in response to new attractions and economic recovery in America.

Total theme park revenue was up 32% at $2.29bn.