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As layoffs continue across the entertainment sector, not even The Happiest Place on Earth is going untouched. Deadline has confirmed that about 100 Disneyland Resort cast members from a range of departments have been laid off. The cuts include “a limited number of salaried positions” A Disneyland spokesperson shared this statement with Deadline: “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, Disney settled a class-action lawsuit filed by Disneyland workers for $233 million. The employees claimed they were underpaid under an Anaheim law. The company’s U.S. parks have seen a slight dip in visitors from abroad this year, according to CEO Bob Iger. Iger said in an earnings call that “The good news is we’re clearly more than making up for it with domestic attendance.” The theme parks have long powered Disney’s earnings, and the company is moving forward with a $1.9B expansion of the Anaheim park over the next 20 years.
