Disney parks division cuts 100 to 200 jobs

Employees in Walt Disney Co.'s theme parks division learned about their job status on Wednesday. The company is laying off between 100 and 200 workers in the unit known as the experiences segment. All affected staff will receive notification by the end of the day.

A person familiar with the matter said the cuts stem from a standard review of division priorities, investments, and project timelines. The individual noted that Disney currently has more parks-related projects in progress than at any previous point. Disney declined to comment on the specific numbers or reasons for the reduction.

The experiences division serves as the primary financial driver for the company. In fiscal year 2025, this segment generated $36.2 billion in revenue. It accounted for more than 56% of Disney's total operating income. The division includes theme parks, the Disney cruise line, and the Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.

Executives previously reported international visitation challenges at domestic parks. They stated on an earnings call in August that these headwinds had since moderated. Analysts closely monitor attendance figures, particularly from international visitors, because of the division's weight in the company's overall profit.

These layoffs are distinct from other recent workforce reductions at Disney. The company offered early retirement packages to older workers earlier this month. Other departments, including human resources and technology, have also faced cuts. Josh D'Amaro, the current Disney Chief Executive, is leading an effort to sharpen the company's focus and improve its response time to industry shifts.

The move places Disney in a crowded field of entertainment companies reducing costs. A wider consolidation is affecting Southern California. Workers at Skydance, the combined entity of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, are also preparing for cuts. That company aims to reduce costs by $6 billion over a three-year period.