Massive Layoffs Hit WDW

glendalais · Post by **glendalais** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:52 pm

This is part very sad story, part Stupid Media Trick :p: .

WFTV-TV (Orlando, Fla.): Disney Layoffs Massive, Employees Say

Even though we knew this was coming, given that WDW is Central Florida's largest employer, as well as the single largest single-site employer in the US, you think they could get a better source for this news than a "friend of Disney Employee".

And this is the ABC station for crying out loud (I find it odd that they don't follow their counterparts out here in LA and mention that they're owned by Disney in reporting the story), I can't even imagine what they're saying on the other networks.

Hugs to all affected.

CelebrationNM · Post by **CelebrationNM** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:24 pm

glendalais wrote: Even though we knew this was coming, given that WDW is Central Florida's largest employer, as well as the single largest single-site employer in the US, you think they could get a better source for this news than a "friend of Disney Employee".

I found that kind of strange as well.

The online news media has been full of Walt Disney Company stories lately: the environmental policy announcement, the restructuring, the 50 executives that took buyouts, more rumors about a project in Texas....

iria64 · Post by **iria64** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:32 pm

Wasn't there an announcement at the beginning of the year that Disney was offering buyouts or something to employees. Also as part of the announcement it was mentioned that this would not affect front line (theme park) employees. My guess is that not enough accepted the offer and therefore some are now being let go. I would not be surprised if this does trickle down to the front lines.

Doctor McKey · Post by **Doctor McKey** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:21 pm

First off... WFTV is a CBS station that is known for it lack of truthful news reporting.. they twist the truth well beyond the real story.

Second: its not in the "hundreds" as they make it out to be... these are management and behind the scenes positions that are no longer needed. they where created so that it would make some ones else job easier.. instead of signing ten pieces of paper... they created an extra managers position so they could take five of those papers and sign them

Like in Monorails... we used to be governed by the resorts management.. we are no under the rule of Downtown Disney.... This is going to go on for a while.. and the stories are going to get worse..... If Wallaby or myself actually start worrying.... then run for the hills....

The Doctor

Shorty82 · Post by **Shorty82** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:09 pm

Doctor McKey wrote:Like in Monorails... we used to be governed by the resorts management.. we are no under the rule of Downtown Disney.... This is going to go on for a while.. and the stories are going to get worse..... If Wallaby or myself actually start worrying.... then run for the hills....

The Doctor

WTF?! I thought Monorail management was separate from everything else except Transportation. You're under DTD? How does that make sense seeing how there's no monorail anywhere near there?

GRUMPY PIRATE · Post by **GRUMPY PIRATE** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:29 am

Yeah, that really dosn't make sense...

Unless they are going to put one in to DTD!!!

leftcoaster · Post by **leftcoaster** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:07 am

GRUMPY PIRATE wrote:Yeah, that really dosn't make sense...

Unless they are going to put one in to DTD!!!

Ohhhh...is that the latest rumor ?

Can we post it on X board?

"A friend of mine is a CM, and he told me that the monorail CMs are now under control of DTD management. You know what that means, right? MONORAIL EXTENSION TO DTD !!!!!!"

Doctor McKey · Post by **Doctor McKey** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:09 am

leftcoaster wrote:Ohhhh...is that the latest rumor ?

Can we post it on X board?

"A friend of mine is a CM, and he told me that the monorail CMs are now under control of DTD management. You know what that means, right? MONORAIL EXTENSION TO DTD !!!!!!"

I dare you to do that... leave my name out of it.. i wanna see how many people come asking randomly about it. But seriously, Monorail and Watercraft where under the umbrella of the resort hotels up until the management shake up... now we report to the DTD managers.... I dont ask questions.. i just put it in P5....

The Doctor

GRUMPY PIRATE · Post by **GRUMPY PIRATE** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:51 am

leftcoaster wrote:Ohhhh...is that the latest rumor ?

Can we post it on X board?

"A friend of mine is a CM, and he told me that the monorail CMs are now under control of DTD management. You know what that means, right? MONORAIL EXTENSION TO DTD !!!!!!"

Oh jeez, there are enough nut jobs floating around that it you did (hehehehe)
it would take off!!!

And you can post anything you want (within the guidelines) hehehehehe

RUM?

Big Wallaby · Post by **Big Wallaby** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:03 am

Doctor McKey wrote:I dont ask questions.. i just put it in P5....

You are causing me pain.

I want to say it, but I really shouldn't. You're a friend and it would be mean.

But that's not enough to stop me.

No, I won't say it.

Yes, I will. You'll just have to forgive me. Or just laugh with me.

Finally found the selection, huh?

:hysteria:

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