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

[Rteetz]

So the Marvel Land stuff and the Splash Mountain retheme are out? Laying off creative content is basically saying you don't plan on building anything for decades.

EDIT: Never mind. They're the ad agency. Still, how will you even advertise Disney Parks without them?

Outsourcing

 

[hopemax]

Has anyone heard anything about the Disney Design Group? I just found out that the person we knew in that department was let go, and given the way that group has been trending for years now, I am guessing that would be another group that it would be easy to eliminate completely.

 

[oceanbreeze77]

This adds to the story that reopening in CA wouldn't have helped much.

 

[Slpy3270]

I'm most concerned about the possible cuts to the security and technology departments. Any major cuts to those departments make catastrophe inevitable.

 

[Brer Oswald]

That’s creative content??

...not surprising. If I recall, much of that was focused on their grand ip problem child recently??

Grand IP problem child?

 

[Lilofan]

I'm most concerned about the possible cuts to the security and technology departments. Any major cuts to those departments make catastrophe inevitable.

Technology? Companies outsource with cheaper labor.

 

[Slpy3270]

Technology? Companies outsource with cheaper labor.

Disney's has a large networking campus in Disney World. Making cuts there would result in a Sony-style virus attack being easier to carry out.

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Disney's has a large networking campus in Disney World. Making cuts there would result in a Sony-style virus attack being easier to carry out.

Didn’t Disney do a ton of outsourcing with Accenture and Cisco on MDE/NGE?

 

[tallica]

Sorry if someone already posted this, unconfirmed Joe Rohde has been let go. Came from someone who is payroll analyst at Disney.

 

[Lilofan]

Disney's has a large networking campus in Disney World. Making cuts there would result in a Sony-style virus attack being easier to carry out.

Layoffs are done to reduce labor costs. Tough decisions are being made.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Sorry if someone already posted this, unconfirmed Joe Rohde has been let go. Came from someone who is payroll analyst at Disney.

Might be true. His Instagram posts the last few days have been...unusual.

 

[Lilofan]

Might be true. His Instagram posts the last few days have been...unusual.

Rohde's recent quote on
"Never let the future disturb you , you will meet it"

He's seeing reality.

 

[Slpy3270]

Rohde's recent quote on
"Never let the future disturb you , you will meet it"

He's seeing reality.

My guess he knew his job was done once he reached retirement age.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Grand IP problem child?

One of the world’s biggest franchises...which is near halted in production (one exception) and sales of lucrative merchandise has declined precipitously

(Softball example...I won’t elaborate beyond that)

Sorry if someone already posted this, unconfirmed Joe Rohde has been let go. Came from someone who is payroll analyst at Disney.

I don’t buy that.

 

[zakattack99]

Not doubting anyone here but as far as Rhode being let go I will belive when I have either him confirm or something simular. We did this about a year ago when thry had layoffs at immagineering. Sites all over blowing up saying that he was out done, only to go on Twitter to find him posting that he still has a job. But with things they way they are its hard to be optimistic on anything, truly just so painfully sad to see all these people loose their livelihoods.

 

[Brer Oswald]

One of the world’s biggest franchises...which is near halted in production (one exception) and sales of lucrative merchandise has declined precipitously

(Softball example...I won’t elaborate beyond that)


I don’t buy that.

Ah yes. Pew pew.

 

[Slpy3270]

I don’t buy that.

He's of retirement age. It's highly plausible to believe Disney was planning to part ways with him for some time and this was the excuse they needed to do so.

Consider the layoff a forced retirement, if you will.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

He's of retirement age. It's highly plausible to believe Disney was planning to part ways with him for some time and this was the excuse they needed to do so.

When did they put mandatory retirement in?

Good thing Marty sklar isn’t still around, huh?


...it could be happening...but I’m gonna need something more official to believe it.

 

[deWild]

Josh D’Maro was seen apologizing to cast members all day today in Downtown Disney. This man has my sincerest respect. Someone please tell me he’s being groomed for CEO someday. I can’t think of many instances where someone that high on the Eboard would share in the pain of fellow employees.

Seriously though, D’Maro for CEO.

https:///2020/10/josh-damaro-comforts-cast-kj1/

 

[Lilofan]

Not doubting anyone here but as far as Rhode being let go I will belive when I have either him confirm or something simular. We did this about a year ago when thry had layoffs at immagineering. Sites all over blowing up saying that he was out done, only to go on Twitter to find him posting that he still has a job. But with things they way they are its hard to be optimistic on anything, truly just so painfully sad to see all these people loose their livelihoods.

Joe Rohde has survived all the layoffs throughout his WDI career. If he goes, he can always write a book , go on a speaking tour ( when applicable ) or consult. He's got options.