Canadians snub US Disney parks for Paris in Trump travel boycott

Source: The Independent

Thursday 12 February 2026 09:36 EST


Canadians are increasingly looking across the Atlantic for their dose of Disney magic, as a notable decline in foreign visitors to the United States persists despite robust global travel trends. Travel agencies specialising in Disney holidays and other trips are observing a commitment among Canadians to boycott travel to the US.

According to travel agents, President Donald Trump's ongoing trade disputes, his controversial suggestion to acquire Greenland, and intensified immigration enforcement efforts have collectively rendered the US a less appealing destination. Figures from the US Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) reveal a 5.4 per cent decline in total foreign travel to the United States through November 2025.

This downturn was driven by a four million reduction in Canadian visitors, marking a 22 per cent drop compared to the previous year.

Christine Fiorelli, the owner of Canadian travel agency Fairytale Dreams & Destinations, said she has seen a 30 per cent shift in clients who normally book a US Disney vacation, as they are now turning to places like Disneyland Paris.

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