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Disneyland Resort to Cut 28,000 Jobs Amid Pandemic Challenges

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
28,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~16%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Sep 30, 2020
28,000 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: U.S..

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Disneyland Resort announced it would lay off 28,000 employees across its U.S. operations due to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The layoffs primarily affect workers in its theme parks and resorts, which have faced prolonged closures and reduced capacity. The company cited the need to make difficult decisions to adapt to the current environment and ensure its long-term viability. This significant reduction in workforce reflects the broader impact of the pandemic on the hospitality and entertainment sectors, as Disney continues to navigate financial pressures and operational adjustments.

The Walt Disney Company cut 28,000 jobs as of September 30, 2020.

That is roughly 16.2% of the 173,250 people The Walt Disney Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, affecting a combined 45,999 employees.

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The Walt Disney CompanyDIS
Communication Services · 173,250 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
63K
AFFECTED SINCE 2020
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CREATED DEC 23, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 31, 2025