The full-timers are okay for now, I think. Many (maybe most? all? Not sure...) part-timers were let go today, though.
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Politics 28000 Layoffs coming to Disney's domestic theme parks - statement from Josh D'Amaro
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TrainsOfDisney
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I don’t think voices have a different type of contract than citizens do they?
mickey0825
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with all the cuts and same costs...I don't get why anyone would spend the money to go? I love Disney more than anywhere on earth, but why in the world would anyone want to pay all that money to go right now...what is there to do but some rides?
The Rocketeer
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Walt Disney World is my favorite place in the world, but everyday it’s more apparent that the Disney I grew up is gone. Cast Members ARE WDW. As a former CM (CP) myself, my heart breaks for everyone loosing their jobs. 4 of my old coworkers lost their positions yesterday. Cuts are nothing new, I miss The Notorious Banjo Brothers & Bob everytime I’m in Frontierland and they’ve been gone since 2016. Still this hurts badly.
DVCakaCarlF
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The bobs suck, and josh is doing nothing to stop it.
this election can’t get over soon enough.
this election can’t get over soon enough.
Notes from Neverland
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This is terrible. I feel awful for all of these talented individuals who are often taken for granted by Disney. Even if these shows return in the future, it won't be the same. Disney World without entertainment isn't Disney World for us. The magic isn't found in just the rides. It's a big reason why we haven't been back since they reopened.
TrainsOfDisney
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They were one of the hardest hits for me along with the late Brian Staron at the Boardwalk.
wannabeBelle
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Off Kilter was the first one that really affected me, followed a year later by Mulch, Sweat & Shears. Not only are they great Cast Members, they were friends too which makes is doubly hard, Everytime I walk into the Studios it seems like something is missing and the park is so lifeless without the energy that was there before. It might have been more than just Mulch, but the loss of the entertainment solidifies it for me. Marie
mickey0825
Active Member
The Disney World we've all known and loved is gone....time to start looking at new vacation spots and just cheris the memories that we have. Much of what has been cut isn't coming back and if it does it will be drastically different. Ive finally come to accept that.
wannabeBelle
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The part that I think hurts most of all is that we KNOW that Disney can do better, because they HAVE. Disney didnt raise the bar, they set the standard and that was the Disney Difference. Disney had entertainment in their parks of every type and variety. Things you may not have been able to see anywhere else, and certainly not all together in one spot!!! As far as the CM's please everyone say a prayer for all of them who are affected and take stock of your own blessings and be grateful for them. I know I will be doing so!!! Marie
Rteetz
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What exactly can he do? He can advocate for them sure but in the end Chapek is his boss.
Chi84
Premium Member
Or we can wait to see what actually happens.
I hate saying this and people don't like to hear it, but Disney has already learned and seen that plenty of guests will still come and spend plenty of money at their properties without these very costly shows running. After a couple weeks of some guests complaining, most guests will totally forget about the shows and go about doing all the other attractions. It's the same cycle no matter what Disney eliminates, but the attendance numbers don't take a hit because of it. It's unfortunate, but true. Whether it be price increases or eliminations, people come no matter what. I think Disney will test the waters with this to see if it's even worth ever bringing back the expensive big live shows.
TrainsOfDisney
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Welcome new member! Interesting first post
Lol, Thank you. I didn't intend for it to be confrontational in nature at all, and hopefully folks don't take it that way. Just an observation I've had for a long time. Happy to be hereWelcome new member! Interesting first post
crispy
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Same here. We bought one of the 15 month passes for Universal for a trip in November. They seem to want my business.
Disney is a creative company, but their only solution is to cut, cut, cut. This is a time to be creative. Sure, there would still need to be layoffs, but there have to be ways to mitigate some of this. Universal offered 15 month passes at a discount and added their haunted houses to the parks even though they had to cancel HHN. Dollywood (where we are season passholders) offered to extend our passes for the price of one day's admission. Someone mentioned that Knott's Berry Farm has events even if they can't open their rides. Disney has done nothing at all as far as I can tell. No discounts, no special events, nothing. That's why I suspect that they are taking advantage of the panic to accelerate their long range plans.
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TrainsOfDisney
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It’s not confrontational just an interesting first post. Do you visit the parks often?Lol, Thank you. I didn't intend for it to be confrontational in nature at all, and hopefully folks don't take it that way. Just an observation I've had for a long time. Happy to be here