Will Disney layoffs affect Disney World?

The latest round of layoffs comes after an initial wave last month, and will bring the total number of jobs lost across the company to 4,000, it said. The layoffs, however, are not expected to affect hourly frontline employees at Disney's theme parks and resorts.



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ORLANDO - Disney is laying off several thousand workers across the company this week in the second and largest wave of cuts as part of the media giant's previously announced plan to slash its workforce by 7,000 employees.

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The latest round of job cuts will impact ESPN, Disney's entertainment division, Disney Parks, and its Experiences and Product division as part of a larger workforce reduction plan announced in February by chief executive Bob Iger in an aim to save $5.5 billion in costs, the company said.

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The layoffs are spread throughout the company, affecting roles in the units formerly known as Disney General Entertainment and Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, as well as corporate positions and jobs in the theme parks, experiences and consumer products business, according to people familiar with the matter ...

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The layoffs are part of Disney's cost-saving measures that will create a streamlined approach to our business, he wrote. Company officials said in a conference call last month that the job cuts, which represent roughly 3% of Disney's global workforce of 220,000, will save Disney roughly $5.5 billion.

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Robert A. Iger is Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, having returned to the company in November of 2022 after serving as CEO and Chairman from 2005 to 2020, and then as Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board through 2021.

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Average Salaries at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
  • Popular Roles. Actor. $15.62 per hour. Project Manager. $93,600 per year. ...
  • Food Preparation & Service. Director of Food and Beverage. $14.88. Food Service Worker. $16.41. ...
  • Arts & Entertainment. Entertainer. $17.31 per hour. Character Performer. $15.77 per hour.


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87 percent of employees say they are proud to work for The Walt Disney Company. 80 percent of employees believe the business segment they work in develops creative products, services and content.

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The Walt Disney Company pays its employees an average of $23.19 an hour. Hourly pay at The Walt Disney Company ranges from an average of $15.61 to $46.63 an hour.

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According to a study done by Economic Roundtable, almost 75% of Disneyland workers reported that they do not earn enough money to cover basic expenses every month. Over 50% of workers say they are worried they will be evicted from their homes or apartments.

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