FYI: More Cuts Coming

[rpb718]

On TV, that check-in lady at the Grand Floridian waves her wand and gets a kid a ride on the monorail.

Is that the one where the kid thinks the CM has wings? I blame the parents for dosing the kid with too much benadryl.

 

[KateP85]

Is that the one where the kid thinks the CM has wings? I blame the parents for dosing the kid with too much benadryl.

Every cast member I know hates this commercial.

 

[epcotty]

There's only so much you can disappoint people before a lot of loyal customers stop going. And who knows if new customers would be as loyal as the old ones. That point might more likely come sooner than later. I don't think any corporate management before Iger's would've thought of cutting back like has been done in recent years

 

[FantasiaMagic]

Already true. Two groups of cast got benefits cut on Jan. 1 and FT & PT in a lot of areas have hours capped at 32 per week now. Some area staffing levels are also being reduced as well.

Wow I hadn't known about that - how sad for them...

 

[KerryCM]

This article should explain some of what is happening.


http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/02/breaking-shanghai-disney-puts-financial-strangle-hold-on-domestic-disney-parks/&h=0AQEu9s7-AQGbJk1Nz0Lh7KuCMCQPno_385rNj6lPvQMwdw&enc=AZNkHTjBO4xeZBHoTLfB35PU8w3TvdxxVY7p6JHmSvui2Qz36RAE9JfUSMtcD8lIDvvJ9OPI9LqPAhQ8VfbXeSVo0XOhqxKwb4Wt2Ih-CjJMJ_WQcE90T7R3Md30oaWJkaWTWXU0MW5F4X6Ev32RBDj5WLt0yJPMuGEPrn7Oe-rWzAZJWJrQLNh6JI6NZIthnV8&s=1

 

[Planogirl]

This is sad. I personally don't care why it's happening because Disney isn't a charity that somehow needs my sympathy. I only sympathize with the CM's who might be struggling soon.

This also cements my decision to no longer visit WDW for the foreseeable future. I'm only one but maybe others will follow suit as time goes by.

 

[Mark P.]

Wonder what Walt & Roy would think about all this?

 

[larryz]

On TV, that check-in lady at the Grand Floridian waves her wand and gets a kid a ride on the monorail.

Heck, I can wave my hand and get to ride on the monorail...

 

[Takket]

From what I read recently, even "club level" isn't club level anymore.

Can you explain that comment? I hadn't heard of any changes.

 

[rpb718]

Can you explain that comment? I hadn't heard of any changes.

I had just come from a thread entitled "Grand Floridian club level going 3rd class", hence my comment.

 

[JennyMP03]

Disheartening news. I hate that the cast members are the ones suffering for the over-extension.

I wanted to go this year, or next year, maybe. Now I'm thinking, eh, maybe 2018...

 

[Robo]

Every cast member I know hates this commercial.

Embarrassingly poorly written and presented.

 

[pangyal]

I am so saddened by this. I think it's deplorable at best to penalize the front line cast members who have to deal with the public at WDW with a cheery smile every single day, for financial mishandling of a project on the other side of the world, both literally and figuratively. It really angers me to see that this is how they are repaying those who are doing the most to make our vacations magical and smooth.

Am I understanding correctly that all of these cuts are only until April, or are those only the shows and the staffing cuts are permanent?

 

[Davey Jones II]

I'm sure the parks and the studio divisions are separate, with separate budgets. I don't think you can take from one to pay for the other!

I feel bad for the people who will lose hours/jobs though.

They have a long history of robbing Peter to pay Paul. And often, "Peter" in this case is the theme parks division.

Frankly, this whole move is disgusting. The theme parks are booming, they raise prices twice a year now, and because they're taking losses elsewhere, they're cutting services and staff. This is how they reward our loyal patronage, and their hard working, underpaid CMs.

 

[soniam]

They have a long history of robbing Peter to pay Paul. And often, "Peter" in this case is the theme parks division.

Frankly, this whole move is disgusting. The theme parks are booming, they raise prices twice a year now, and because they're taking losses elsewhere, they're cutting services and staff. This is how they reward our loyal patronage, and their hard working, underpaid CMs.

As much you and others (not to point the finger specifically at you @Davey Jones II) are up in arms about this (and I agree it sucks), this is exactly how most companies work. Every big company that I have worked for has laid off people either across the board or in one group, when maybe a particular area is doing poorly. My current employer has done this twice now since I started working there a little less than 3 years ago. You would be shocked at how much money they make, like Disney levels or better. However, if one division isn't doing as well as they wanted and they only make umpteenth billions instead of gazillions, cuts all around Before anyone says that I should find a better employer, they all do this in my industry and probably others too. However, I am lucky, because I make a very livable wage and could sustain unemployment for a bit if needed. The CMs don't, and it really sucks for them. I just hope that it ends soon for their sake or that they find better paying jobs.

 

[cgattis]

Embarrassingly poorly written and presented.

What, you've never had a battalion of Stormtroopers march through YOUR resort??

 

[Isildur's Bane]

What, you've never had a battalion of Stormtroopers march through YOUR resort??

do cheerleaders count?

 

[Takket]

do cheerleaders count?

Stormtroopers occasionally show mercy.

 

[dfb]

Because of budget overruns with Shanghai Disney, domestic Disney Parks are going to see some cuts, especially in the labor department. Gone will be curbside greeters at the resorts and staffing will be reduced for a variety of other roles, like attractions and custodial.

Also, entertainment staffs will see some thinning in addition to only one Fantasmic! performance per night until Easter week. MSEP may also be running once per night through the end of March, despite the heavy crowds expected for spring break and Easter. These are still rumors but the changes seem to be reflected on the TA park hours calendars. This would also explain the surprising number of character greetings that have been axed since the start of the year.

Seems like they always run in to these types of situations when opening new international parks... Thoughts?

SOURCE: http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/02/break...ncial-strangle-hold-on-domestic-disney-parks/

Adds a whole new level of meaning to being "Shanghaied"!

 

[Tarheel girl 1975]

As much you and others (not to point the finger specifically at you @Davey Jones II) are up in arms about this (and I agree it sucks), this is exactly how most companies work. Every big company that I have worked for has laid off people either across the board or in one group, when maybe a particular area is doing poorly. My current employer has done this twice now since I started working there a little less than 3 years ago. You would be shocked at how much money they make, like Disney levels or better. However, if one division isn't doing as well as they wanted and they only make umpteenth billions instead of gazillions, cuts all around Before anyone says that I should find a better employer, they all do this in my industry and probably others too. However, I am lucky, because I make a very livable wage and could sustain unemployment for a bit if needed. The CMs don't, and it really sucks for them. I just hope that it ends soon for their sake or that they find better paying jobs.

But it isn't WDW or even the domestic parks that are doing poorly. That's like you getting laid off because someone who works in the London branch screws up.

WDW keeps telling us that domestic park attendance is up. That resort bookings are up. That makes staffing and cuts in hours particularly hard to swallow. First time guests might not know that they're missing out on a Chip 'n' Dale meet and greet, but they will remember that they had to wait a long time to check into their resort or that they couldn't find any clean tables to sit at for lunch.