Politics 28000 Layoffs coming to Disney's domestic theme parks - statement from Josh D'Amaro

[JohnByers]

I’m just, speechless and on the verge of tears

 

[wdwmagic]

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It clearly isn’t about covid, because the automated shows still go on.

It’s primarily cost saving, but live shows (vs automated) have additional complexity of backstage COVID mitigation.

 

[LSLS]

I know Dollywood does.

I bet, I wasn't being hyperbolic. I'm trying to think of whats left at Disney vs what we saw a few weeks ago at the point.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I’m just, speechless and on the verge of tears

Same. These were truly talented people who made the resort what it was.

 

[Lilofan]

This is absolute insanity...

No longer the leading entertainment company in the world.

 

[SoFloMagic]

Jeeeeeeeeeesus.

 

[wannabeBelle]

I heard from an Entertainment cast member, they said 95% of the Entertainment cast was cut. I am gutted. Marie

 

[Thelazer]

And that ladies and gentleman, should seal it in all your heads, that "Disney" isn't a place that cares about the guest experience anymore than how much cash they can extract from the wallet.

 

[drew81]

Remember in September when Disney released a statement saying Mermaid would reopen after the signs were taken down?

How does a show reopen without Ariel?

 

[Rteetz]

I have a lot of thoughts and feelings on this. Of course knowing a few in entertainment I am sad and devastated for them. Entertainment/performers across the country are hurting big time right now. Many of these things were not coming back anytime soon given the situation. So many factors at play. Some things probably could have returned with modifications but Disney doesn't want to in order to save money. Would Disney execs cutting their pay save all of these jobs? Of course not. But it certainly would make the optics a bit better. They'll still get a nice bonus package I'm sure. Prior to this pandemic I will admit I drank the kool-aid hard in most instances. The Disney defense is getting harder and harder for me with every day. I know some of these things, even maybe most of these things will return eventually. The smaller things like Citizens of Hollywood though are in the most trouble after years of small cuts.

 

[RaiseTheShields]

Who are these others that got laid off....?

They’re starting to get mentioned - Indy is one. Jedi was news to me.

ETA: Since Mermaid was just mentioned, that’s out of the bag.

 

[tirian]

They’re starting to get mentioned - Indy is one. Jedi was news to me.

Hoop-dee-doo, basically anything with live performers

 

[VJ]

It's making rounds of twitter that the “Citizens of Hollywood” at Disney's Hollywood Studios are being let go. Sad to hearView attachment 508794

haven't they been let go before?

 

[ImperfectPixie]

haven't they been let go before?

They were reduced in number in 2018, I believe.

 

[VJ]

They were reduced in number in 2018, I believe.

oh! that's probably what i was remembering

 

[MaximumEd]

This is awful.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

haven't they been let go before?

Nope. Last opening day attraction for the park.

 

[tirian]

I have a lot of thoughts and feelings on this. Of course knowing a few in entertainment I am sad and devastated for them. Entertainment/performers across the country are hurting big time right now. Many of these things were not coming back anytime soon given the situation. So many factors at play. Some things probably could have returned with modifications but Disney doesn't want to in order to save money. Would Disney execs cutting their pay save all of these jobs? Of course not. But it certainly would make the optics a bit better. They'll still get a nice bonus package I'm sure. Prior to this pandemic I will admit I drank the kool-aid hard in most instances. The Disney defense is getting harder and harder for me with every day. I know some of these things, even maybe most of these things will return eventually. The smaller things like Citizens of Hollywood though are in the most trouble after years of small cuts.

I’d expect some more nonsensical PR stunts from corporate soon. The company’s spin doctors are going to be blaming California and waving Twitter-friendly announcements — anything to downplay the reality of layoffs in Florida.

We know Disney will eventually restore some entertainment after Covid, but how much is anyone’s guess. The CEO canceled all planned Batuu entertainment to save a buck long before Covid was on anyone’s radar.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

oh! that's probably what i was remembering

You may also be thinking of Hollywood public works.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

The CEO canceled all planned Batuu entertainment to save a buck long before Covid was on anyone’s radar.

This is very important to remember.