Disneyland has laid off approximately 100 salaried employees as part of a strategic move to recalibrate its operations ahead of the busy Christmas holiday season. The theme park is Orange County’s largest employer, with a workforce of 36,000 people. A Disneyland spokesperson explained that the decision was made to ensure the park continues to deliver exceptional experiences for guests while positioning itself for future success.
The layoffs affect employees across various departments, although Disneyland has not specified which ones. The company has not filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice, which typically requires companies to provide 60 days’ notice in the event of mass layoffs.
The move comes as Disneyland’s business normalizes following increased staffing after the COVID-19 pandemic closures. Earlier this year, Disney settled a class-action lawsuit for $233 million filed by Disneyland workers who claimed they were underpaid under an Anaheim law. Despite a slight dip in international visitors, Disney’s U.S. parks have seen increased domestic attendance, according to CEO Bob Iger. The company is also planning a $1.9 billion expansion of the Anaheim park over the next 20 years.
Disneyland is committed to supporting the affected employees with care, respect, and resources during this transition. The layoffs at Disneyland are part of a broader trend of job cuts across the entertainment sector, with companies like Amazon, Paramount, Target, and General Motors also announcing layoffs recently.
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