District 1 Profile - Economy of District 1 provided by Orange County Government, Florida Economy, District 1 Perhaps more than any other area of the County, District One's economy is closely identified with tourism. This is hardly surprising, given the fact that the planet's number one tourist destination, Walt Disney World, is located in the district. Disney is the largest employer in both District One and the entire County, with a total of 51,000 employees.
Tourism is the primary economic engine which drives the Central Florida economy.
It currently provides an estimated one in every four jobs and is poised for years of continued expansion. Because of its economic dominance and its orientation toward service jobs, this industry is often under-appreciated for what it means to Central Florida and for its potential to expand, diversify, and respond to realistic labor market conditions. The most sophisticated tourism employers are recognizing the importance of retaining their employees in a competitive labor market. In some cases, average wages and employee benefits in this industry are rising to equal or exceed those in certain manufacturing businesses. The County's vision for this target industry anticipates continued expansion of the entertainment and hospitality industry, centered around new and expanded theme parks, one of the nation's largest convention centers, major recreational resorts, sophisticated transportation systems, and an expanded world-class airport.