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Disneyland Resort has laid off 100 cast members from multiple departments amid the ongoing employment crisis in the entertainment sector. The decision comes after the company settled a $233 million class-action lawsuit filed by Disneyland workers. In a statement to Deadline, a spokesperson for Disneyland confirmed the layoffs of 100 cast members across departments. The statement said:"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. 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."Earlier this year, some of Disneyland's employees filed a class-action lawsuit worth $233 million against them, alleging that they were underpaid under the Anaheim law. The theme parks are a major part of Disney's earnings, with the company set to spend $1.9 billion for an extension of a park in Anaheim, California, over the next two decades. However, Disney has also pulled off a round of layoffs in the latter half of 2024 and earlier this year. CEO Bob Iger has hinted that there's been a decrease in the number of foreign visitors in their theme parks in the United States this year. Yet, Iger assured that they are "making it up" with "domestic attendance."Disneyland Resort guest dies after riding the Haunted Mansion attractionFall Celebrations Return To Disneyland Resort In Anaheim, California - Source: GettyOn October 6, a female guest at Disneyland Resort died after riding the popular Haunted Mansion attraction in Anaheim, California. Matt Sutter, a rep for the Anaheim Police Department, confirmed the report to EW, saying:"Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to the Disneyland Resort for an unresponsive woman in her 60s who had just finished riding the Haunted Mansion attraction. Security personnel provided CPR until paramedics arrived."The woman in her 60s was transported to a local hospital soon after the police found "an unresponsive woman in her 60s who had just finished riding the Haunted Mansion attraction." Sutter also called it an "unfortunate medical episode", adding that "there is no indication of any operation issue with the attraction, which reopened soon after."A cause of death for the deceased guest was not revealed by the police, reported PEOPLE. Sutter also confirmed to the outlet that the Orange County Sheriff's Coroner's office did not take custody of the guest's body. Therefore, no autopsy would be performed. The spokesperson added that the situation usually suggests a doctor has signed the deceased person's death certificate or their family has made other arrangements. For those unaware, the Haunted Mansion is one of Disney's most popular attractions in their theme parks. According to its official website, it is described as "dark and contains some mildly frightening scenes, but there is no gore." However, it is considered a "slow-moving" ride, which first opened in August 1969 in the New Orleans Square section of the park. It was one of the last attractions that Walt Disney personally developed before his death in 1966. There is also a seasonal holiday overlay of the ride, based on The Nightmare Before Christmas. Eddie Murphy's 2003 film, Haunted Mansion, was also inspired by this popular attraction of the same name.
