Mass WDI Layoffs

[Viator]

I am shocked that Joe Rhode and Tom Fitzgerald got cut. I would of imagined them to be albeit..safe? I wonder if we will hear of any more of the higher ups get fired in the process..

 

[Galaxy Defender]

 

[Ryan]

Yup. And Marvel at DCA. Lots of people missing the big picture here.

So we're talking about a total reinvention to go along with the reshaping of WDI, I assume? I wonder if this could possibly mean more time for Tower... I mean, yeah it's happening with or without Joe, but when... hmmm...

As for Fitzgerald: good riddance. Stop touching Epcot, please and thank you.

I really hope this results in better attractions for smaller budgets in less time but you never know!

 

[s8film40]

This is probably the best thing to actually happen to these people. Their talents are being way underutilized. Those who move on to something else will probably get far more practice and experience to develop those talents even further. You don't need high paid designers to redecorate attractions and build shopping malls.

 

[quinnmac000]

I'm hoping Scott Trowbridge got the axe...so he can be poached.

 

[Ryan]

I'm hoping Scott Trowbridge got the axe...so he can be poached.

Given just how in love the execs are with SWL I would be absolutely stunned if that happened.

 

[quinnmac000]

mind you it doesn't specify which rumour floating around so....could be fired,could not be fired, could be anything.

 

[Viator]

mind you it doesn't specify which rumour floating around so....could be fired,could not be fired, could be anything.

I would assume that they would have him contractually required to say that he's still working with WDI, atleast; as I would assume.

I would be curious if similar events happen to Joe and Tom would be contractual, much like if I'm not mistaken what happened with Tom Staggs.

 

[Ryan]

Some people keep mentioning Joe on Twitter and I keep taking it out. I'm not going to tag the dude in regards to his rumored (looking less like that!) firing.

And yeah, he's probably not allowed to say anything at the moment.

 

[sparky]

This is probably the best thing to actually happen to these people. Their talents are being way underutilized. Those who move on to something else will probably get far more practice and experience to develop those talents even further. You don't need high paid designers to redecorate attractions and build shopping malls.

and DVC buildings. How many new DVC buildings has Disney tossed up in the last 10 years? I saw years ago that their focus was not on improving the park offerings, they turned into a time share company.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

The BOD wants new blood in general, curious to see how many get fired.

 

[Disneyhead]

Joe will probably stay through Avatar's opening.

 

[Ryan]

From what I'm hearing, Joe will be most likely placed off Marvel at DCA, complete Avatar and then head into "early retirement".

 

[snayberry]

Joe had a lot to do with Animal Kingdom and imo is probably their best park but you know what they say. It is what it is.

 

[Viator]

From what I'm hearing, Joe will be most likely placed off Marvel at DCA, complete Avatar and then head into "early retirement".

Then I wonder where that leads Fitzgerald, as he's rumored to be going too.

 

[Teebin]

Turns out, Mike West was a smart lil peeper.

 

[Teebin]

Why do you think so?

Because those are the spaces that UC struggles to fill. Very few Americans want to go to China.

 

[Ryan]

They just need to wait for the Beijing bus to be filled up and hop on the Orlando 3rd Park Express!

 

[quinnmac000]

Because those are the spaces that UC struggles to fill. Very few Americans want to go to China.

How much are they paying and what are the benefits I will receive along with per diem? ...Asking for a friend.

 

[Stitch_101]

A few of the heavy hitters may be able to use their Disney experience as leverage to NOT go to China if they want. For instance Joe. If Universal REALLY wanted him, but he really didn't want to go to China, he could simply negotiate working on the Orlando south project as part of his hiring.