Disney Parks Cuts 100 to 200 Jobs

The Walt Disney Co. is eliminating between 100 and 200 positions within its theme parks division. A person familiar with the decision said the cuts are limited to the company's experiences segment. This group manages Disney's theme parks, its cruise line, and the Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.

Affected employees will receive notification by the end of the day on Wednesday, October 28. The company declined to provide an official statement on the reduction in force.

The experiences division generates the majority of Disney's profits. In fiscal year 2025, this segment produced $36.2 billion in revenue. It accounted for more than 56% of the company's total operating income. The division serves as the primary economic engine for the Burbank-based corporation.

The person familiar with the matter stated that the layoffs stem from a regular evaluation of division priorities, investments, and project timelines. Disney currently has a record number of parks-related projects in progress. The move is not related to other recent workforce reductions in the company's human resources and technology teams. Disney also offered early retirement packages to older workers earlier this month.

New Chief Executive Josh D'Amaro is leading efforts to sharpen the company's focus. The goal is to help Disney respond more quickly to changes in the entertainment industry. Analysts closely monitor theme park attendance, particularly international visitors to the United States. Executives noted during an earnings call in August that previous international visitation headwinds have moderated.

The cuts fit into a wider trend of cost reduction across Hollywood. The industry is undergoing consolidation that impacts many companies in Southern California. Skydance, the combined entity of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, is also preparing for layoffs. That company aims to reduce costs by $6 billion over a three-year period.