Changes underway at Disneyland Resort amid company restructuring

As layoffs ripple across Hollywood and the wider entertainment sector, Disneyland Resort has confirmed that roughly 100 employees, known as cast members, are being let go across multiple departments, including a limited number of salaried roles.

A Disneyland spokesperson said the restructuring aims to align operations with the resort’s current pace of business while maintaining the quality of guest experiences.

“With our business in a period of steady, sustained operation, we are recalibrating our organization to ensure we continue to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests, while positioning Disneyland Resort for the future,” the spokesperson said. “As part of this, we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate a limited number of salaried positions. We are deeply grateful for the contributions of these cast members and are committed to supporting them with care, respect, and resources during this transition.”

The move follows a challenging year for Disney’s theme park division. Earlier in 2025, the company agreed to a $233 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by Disneyland employees who alleged wage violations under Anaheim’s minimum wage laws.

While international attendance has declined slightly, Disney CEO Bob Iger noted during a recent earnings call that domestic tourism continues to compensate for the dip.

“The good news is we’re clearly more than making up for it with domestic attendance,” Iger said.

Despite the layoffs, Disney remains committed to long-term growth, with plans for a $1.9 billion expansion of the Anaheim resort over the next two decades.

The latest reductions come amid a continuing wave of industry cutbacks affecting major studios and media companies, including Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and CNN.