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According to multiple sources, including Deadline, Disneyland Resort has laid off about 100 Cast Members.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
These Cast Members were from multiple departments and include “a limited number of salaried positions.”
The Walt Disney Company is in the middle of being restructured, after Bob Iger announced that $5.5 billion in spending cuts would be coming — including 7,000 layoffs that were previously announced.
Cinderella Castle
We’ve already seen a few rounds of these layoffs happen, but Disney has indicated that more could be on the way. In March, Disney laid off a team of about 50 members on the next-generation storytelling and consumer-experiences unit, effectively squashing the company’s plans to expand into the metaverse. And now, we have another update.
The Walt Disney Company is in the middle of a huge restructuring endeavor. Since late-2022, we’ve seen some big changes both in the Disney parks and on The Walt Disney Company executive board. Lately, it feels like things are changing at warp speed, and now we’ve got another update to share.
Magic Kingdom
Recently, Disney has been under intense scrutiny. CEO Bob Iger’s comments on the future of the Disney brand indicate he has plans to make some big changes, including a large round of layoffs. We’ve already seen 7,000 job cuts announced, and information about who may or may not be impacted. And now we’ve got more news.
While Cast Members are slowly being called back to work, many remain furloughed or laid off.
Cinderella Castle
Here at DFB, we’ve taken a look at some great ways to provide assistance to these Cast Members, like visiting local fairs or donating to the Cast Member Pantry. And now, a new store gives you a great chance to pitch in some more!
Ever since the Disney World parks closed last year, we’ve seen a lot of charities and fundraisers to help out the Cast Members who lost their jobs.
Cast Member
When thousands of Cast Members were laid off due to the pandemic, many fans stepped up in a big way and helped out to support those in need. Thankfully, that generosity is still continuing, and if you’d like to help out some of those furloughed employees, there’s an event you need to know about!
Disneyland has remained closed since March of this year, and it isn’t expected to reopen soon.
Buena Vista Street
With strict theme park guidelines from the California government and limited ICU availability in the state, Disneyland has been forced to keep its doors closed for months now. Midway through this closure, the resort got a new President. Take a look at his comments on taking up the mantle in one of the most challenging periods in Disneyland’s history.
Since the Disney World parks initially reopened in July 2020, more guests have recently begun making their way to the Resort.
Magic Kingdom
In November, Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed that the capacity at the parks had been increased from the initial reopening level of 25% up to 35% capacity.
Missing Candlelight Processional? We’ve got news for you!
Neil Patrick Harris Narrating the Candlelight Processional
We were pretty sad this year when we heard that Candlelight Processional in EPCOT had been canceled this year due to the global health crisis. But now, there’s a way we can get our sweet song fix AND support Disney Cast Members this holiday season!
When Disney first closed down earlier this year, thousands of Cast Members were furloughed. Even though Disney World has since reopened, it has been challenging for Disney to recover, and they laid off 28,000 Cast Members in September.
Cast Member at Transportation and Ticket Center
This number has continued to grow. During this trying time, many people have stepped up to help these former Disney Cast Members in their time of need. We’ve seen food banks, benefit shows and albums, and so much more! Now, one of the food banks started by furloughed Cast Members is now in danger of closing — but there are ways you can help!
This year, Disney announced that they would lay off 28,000 Cast Members.
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Since then, the number has grown with the prolonged closure of Disneyland and with Disney entertainment furloughs. Because many Cast Members are affected by this, they’ve been getting creative to turn a darker time into a brighter and happier time. We’ve seen things from podcasts to small businesses, and now a theater is getting in on the action!
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