Mark Daniel shares thoughts on layoffs of Disney Cast Members

Mark Daniel

It’s been a heartbreaking week for Disney World Castmembers due to layoffs. The entertainment cuts, which number over 700, are part of the 28,000 companywide layoffs announced by Disney in late September. One member of the Disney community, Mark Daniel, went online to both express his thoughts and to offer a kind message of hope.

Mark Daniel is a Host, Comic and “Live Personality” that makes everyone feel like they are part the fun. You’ll also recognize him as being the “Inside Disney Parks” Host since he warms up Disney audiences at special events.

You can watch his video message below.


Before the pandemic, about 780 Equity members were employed at Walt Disney World, either full time, part time or seasonally. About 60 are currently working or about to return to work in the park. About 720 Equity member workers have now been laid off. According to the new MOU with Disney, these laid-off members maintain recall rights until the end of 2021.

Thousands of cast members are losing their jobs. If you’d like to help them during this difficult time, you can donate to the Cast Member Pantry. The donation-based organization has an Amazon Wish List as well as Venmo @castmemberpantry.

Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by these layoffs.

Source: Mark Daniel Facebook

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