- In the Parks
- No
Every year Disney pre-tapes segments for its annual Christmas Day televised parade. This year however, things have been far from the norm. One of the biggest issues for the parks this year has been the sea of layoffs due to the global pandemic. As crazy as this sounds, would it be a wise decision for Disney to address this hot topic during the annual televised event on Christmas day to add some sense and comfort during these troubling times? Explain how things will rebound and jobs will return to the tourist destination once we are living in better days?
There are many families right now who are hesitant to travel as it is, but frustration over the massive layoffs adds anger to the uncertainty. A short segment during the Christmas program exposing some light into this darkness might give many viewers currently angered over the layoffs a feeling of hope to ride this storm out. Maybe have one of the celebrities who is scheduled to appear during the taping take a brief moment to share some love over the air and mention all the hard work the CMs do every day, explain how these things happen and will get better in time. Then join other celebrities or some of the company big wigs to send sympathy, wish everyone effected a Merry Christmas, and show them with their families celebrating at the parks as a sign that troubled days will pass. Also allot time to thank current CMs who are still working and share appreciation for all they do. Have them come onto screen and say "We are with you" or "See you real soon" to those who lost their jobs in hopes they will come back when the pandemic life has faded. Then show them celebrating Christmas at the parks as a sign of optimism. In hard times we need reminders that this is all temporary and life will improve hopefully sooner not later. There is no better day than Christmas to remind people that we will get through all this. What are your thoughts? Could this work if done correctly, or is it better avoided altogether?
There are many families right now who are hesitant to travel as it is, but frustration over the massive layoffs adds anger to the uncertainty. A short segment during the Christmas program exposing some light into this darkness might give many viewers currently angered over the layoffs a feeling of hope to ride this storm out. Maybe have one of the celebrities who is scheduled to appear during the taping take a brief moment to share some love over the air and mention all the hard work the CMs do every day, explain how these things happen and will get better in time. Then join other celebrities or some of the company big wigs to send sympathy, wish everyone effected a Merry Christmas, and show them with their families celebrating at the parks as a sign that troubled days will pass. Also allot time to thank current CMs who are still working and share appreciation for all they do. Have them come onto screen and say "We are with you" or "See you real soon" to those who lost their jobs in hopes they will come back when the pandemic life has faded. Then show them celebrating Christmas at the parks as a sign of optimism. In hard times we need reminders that this is all temporary and life will improve hopefully sooner not later. There is no better day than Christmas to remind people that we will get through all this. What are your thoughts? Could this work if done correctly, or is it better avoided altogether?