Disney Cuts Over 100 Theme Park Jobs as CEO Josh D’Amaro Targets Cost Reduction

Walt Disney World and Disneyland are eliminating more than 100 positions across their theme park division, as CEO Josh D’Amaro intensifies a cost-cutting drive at the media giant. The layoffs affect salaried and hourly employees in both Florida and California, though Disney has not specified exact roles or departments. The move is part of a broader effort by D’Amaro, who oversees Disney’s parks, experiences, and products, to streamline operations following pandemic-era disruptions and rising operational costs. Disney’s theme parks have been a bright spot for the company, but leadership is now scrutinizing expenses to maintain profitability amid competitive pressures. The job cuts come as Disney also trims spending in other divisions, including film and television, as it navigates a shifting media landscape. For employees and industry watchers, the reductions signal a new phase of fiscal discipline at the company’s most iconic business. Disney says it will offer support to affected workers, but the long-term impact on park operations and guest experience remains to be seen.