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Disneyland Resort Lays Off Over 150 Employees at Downtown Disney's Earl of Sandwich

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
150 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Downtown Disney District, Anaheim, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Disneyland Resort has permanently closed the Temporary Earl of Sandwich located in the Downtown Disney District, resulting in the layoff of over 150 employees. This closure is part of a broader trend affecting various dining establishments in the area. The decision to close the restaurant comes as Disneyland Resort continues to adjust its operations in response to changing visitor patterns and economic conditions. The layoffs took effect on October 1, 2023, impacting staff who had been employed at this location. The closure reflects ongoing challenges faced by the resort in maintaining its workforce amid fluctuating demand.

The Walt Disney Company cut 150 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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Communication Services · 173,250 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
63K
AFFECTED SINCE 2020
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CREATED DEC 23, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 31, 2025