**Disneyland Resort Lays Off 100 Cast Members Amid Employment Challenges**
Disneyland Resort has laid off 100 cast members from multiple departments amid the ongoing employment crisis in the entertainment sector. This decision follows the company’s settlement of a $233 million class-action lawsuit filed by Disneyland workers.
In a statement to Deadline, a spokesperson for Disneyland confirmed the layoffs, saying:
> “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 Disneyland employees filed a $233 million class-action lawsuit alleging they were underpaid under Anaheim law. The theme parks remain a major component of Disney’s earnings, and the company is set to invest $1.9 billion in an expansion of the park in Anaheim, California, over the next two decades.
However, Disney has also implemented rounds of layoffs both earlier this year and in the latter half of 2024. Disney CEO Bob Iger has noted a decrease in foreign visitors to U.S. theme parks this year but assured that attendance is being balanced out by increased domestic visitors.
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**Tragic Incident at Disneyland Resort: Guest Dies After Riding Haunted Mansion**
On October 6, a female guest in her 60s died after riding the popular Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
Matt Sutter, a representative for the Anaheim Police Department, confirmed the incident to EW, stating:
> “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 was transported to a local hospital, but sadly, she did not survive. Sutter described the incident as an “unfortunate medical episode” and clarified that there was no indication of any operational issues with the attraction, which reopened shortly after the incident.
The cause of death has not been disclosed by the police, as reported by PEOPLE. Additionally, the Orange County Sheriff’s Coroner’s office did not take custody of the guest’s body, meaning no autopsy will be performed. According to Sutter, this typically suggests the death certificate was signed by a doctor or that the family made alternate arrangements.
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**About the Haunted Mansion Attraction**
The Haunted Mansion is one of Disney’s most beloved rides, located in the New Orleans Square section of Disneyland Park. It first opened in August 1969 and was among the last attractions personally developed by Walt Disney before his death in 1966.
The ride is described on Disneyland’s official website as “dark and contains some mildly frightening scenes, but there is no gore.” It is a slow-moving attraction and features a seasonal holiday overlay themed after *The Nightmare Before Christmas*.
The 2003 film *Haunted Mansion*, starring Eddie Murphy, was inspired by this iconic Disneyland attraction.
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Disneyland Resort continues to navigate challenges while striving to deliver memorable experiences for its guests and honoring the legacy of Walt Disney’s vision.
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