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Disneyland Resort Faces Layoffs Amid Record Ticket Prices

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
200
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
200 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Anaheim, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Disneyland Resort has announced layoffs affecting approximately 200 employees as it grapples with rising operational costs despite charging record prices for entry. The layoffs come at a time when the park is facing increased scrutiny over its pricing strategies and overall visitor experience. The affected positions are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and manage expenses in a challenging economic environment. This decision reflects the ongoing challenges the resort faces in balancing profitability with customer satisfaction, particularly as it navigates post-pandemic recovery.

The Walt Disney Company cut 200 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% 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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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Walt Disney Company cut 200 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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