On layoffs, very bad attendance, and Iger's legacy being one of disgrace

[Ldno]

I think the OP and the rumor guys have jumped ship to other boards, it’s all quiet here now, but you can look at at facebook groups of disney employees to read their layoffs stories if need be.

 

[Lilofan]

I think the OP and the rumor guys have jumped ship to other boards, it’s all quiet here now, but you can look at at facebook groups of disney employees to read their layoffs stories if need be.

When the theme park hours shorten starting in Sept 8, and look to see the thread to get new legs.

 

[marni1971]

I think the OP and the rumor guys have jumped ship to other boards, it’s all quiet here now.

Which is a good thing. For now.

 

[Piebald]

Layoffs are coming, if they haven’t already occurred. As the OP suggested, there’s enough bloat that some cuts will be “good” for the company by adding efficiency and decreasing redundancy or extraneous work (of course those are still real people losing their jobs so it’s not rosey for everyone). The layoffs will affect the park staff though attrition from the College Program and International CMs will help lessen the impact on total number of “regular” CMs in Orlando.

I think where the OP’s message seems to have gone astray is in terms of the “precarious” financial situation of the company and/or the impact on Iger’s status and his legacy. At least based on the quarterly report, the company seems to be managing fine and will be able to weather the storm of the pandemic for a while. I see little indication that the company is viewed as mismanaged or “in trouble”

Yeah for sure. Financially Disney and Universal are taking a beating, but it's like Captain America taking a severe beating. He will be OK.

Now the ripple effect of the theme parks taking a beating? That...is the scary thing. In a city whose economy is almost entirely based on tourism

 

[Lilofan]

Jaleo Disney Springs to reopen 4 days a week beginning today

The West Side restaurant will be operating for dinner only as the restaurant begins its reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown.

www.wdwmagic.com

Looks like some WDW dining is getting " creative" in the downturn in business.

 

[HongKongFooy]

That's what happens when you've been frozen in carbonite and are awakening and getting back all of your faculties in increments.

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

Going down the shore is a foreign term to people not from NJ.

As a Philly area native, my lifelong reaction to people saying they were going down the shore has been

 

[Lilofan]

As a Philly area native, my lifelong reaction to people saying they were going down the shore has been

Any beaches that front an ocean around Philly?

 

[Heppenheimer]

As a Philly area native, my lifelong reaction to people saying they were going down the shore has been

I grew up around Philly, and it was a common term that was generally understood, except among new transplants to the area.

And because of this damn pandemic, this year I had to cancel trips to both Disney World and DOWN THE SHORE to Ocean City.

 

[Bender123]

Any beaches that front an ocean around Philly?

Just oceans of seething anger and misery...

 

[DisneyDebRob]

I grew up around Philly, and it was a common term that was generally understood, except among new transplants to the area.

It’s the most common term. I’ve been going down the shore for over 50 years. Is there even another term?

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Any beaches that front an ocean around Philly?

There actually was a beach for a few years, albeit man made in fishtown at a outdoor bar. Dip your toes in the sand with a adult beverage. No water though except for the run to the bathrooms.

 

[Heppenheimer]

I believe that we've previously discussed the distinction between "beach" and "shore" in detail.

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

Any beaches that front an ocean around Philly?

It's called New Jersey

 

[Lilofan]

It's called New Jersey

Yes, the place to get the best cheesesteaks and pizza around while visiting.

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

Yes, the place to get the best cheesesteaks and pizza around while visiting.

Maybe a pizza or a hot roast pork sandwich, but I'll stick to Philly for the cheesesteak.

 

[Heppenheimer]

Maybe a pizza or a hot roast pork sandwich, but I'll stick to Philly for the cheesesteak.

I include Philly and South Jersey in the same sphere for cheesesteaks. Its one of the few regions of the US where you can consistently get the right kind of bread. Start off with the wrong bread, and there's no saving the cheesesteak, no matter how many pictures of the Liberty Bell, Eagles, Phillies, Sixers or Flyers you hang up in your deli, or how "authentic" you claim it is.

And don't get me started on the use of "Philadelphia cream cheese"....

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

I include Philly and South Jersey in the same sphere for cheesesteaks. Its one of the few regions of the US where you can consistently get the right kind of bread. Start off with the wrong bread, and there's no saving the cheesesteak, no matter how many pictures of the Liberty Bell, Eagles, Phillies, Sixers or Flyers you hang up in your deli, or how "authentic" you claim it is.

And don't get me started on the use of "Philadelphia cream cheese"....

100%. The bread is the key ingredient. Outside of that area, you can't replicate it. Only thing in DC that comes close is Capriotti's and that's because they were founded in Delaware and are within the radius to get the bread right.

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

There actually was a beach for a few years, albeit man made in fishtown at a outdoor bar. Dip your toes in the sand with a adult beverage. No water though except for the run to the bathrooms.

Technically, Philly does have a port, so....

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Maybe a pizza or a hot roast pork sandwich, but I'll stick to Philly for the cheesesteak.

Chick’s Deli in Cherry Hill would like a word with you.