Disney’s theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees
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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred The latest round of belt-tightening across Hollywood has now reached the Happiest Place on Earth. Walt Disney Co.'s theme parks division is laying off between 100 and 200 people, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly. The cuts to Disney's experiences segment stem from a regular evaluation of the division's priorities, investments and project timelines, the person said. Burbank-based Disney has more parks-related projects in progress than ever before. Disney declined to comment. The layoffs are limited to the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii. All affected employees will be notified by the end of the day Wednesday. The experiences division is Disney's economic engine. In fiscal 2025, the segment brought in $36.2 billion in revenue and more than 56% of the company's total operating income. Because the division is so central to Disney's bottom line, analysts closely track attendance at its theme parks, particularly among international visitors to the U.S. Though Disney previously said it faced "international visitation headwinds" at its domestic parks, that trend has since "moderated," executives said...
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