Disney has announced a restructuring of it’s park and resort operations.  The wide ranging restructuring includes Disneyland, Disney World, Cruise Ships and Resorts; including those that don’t have the Disney name plate.  Part of the restructuring, parts of Disneyland and Disney World will be consolidated into a single operation.  

Jay Rasulo says “the company would streamline it’s operating structure to simplify operations and in the process, reduce overhead.”  He goes on to say “The reorganization was a further step in an operational review begun back in 2005 as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.” He also indicated the downturn in the economy move the planned changes along faster that planned.  

Operations to be consolidated include procurement, menu planning and orders for stuffed animals.  Walt Disney Imagineering group will also be simplified.  The group will no longer be split into divisions that devote themselves to one location, but wil be merged into a nationwide development group that will handle all attractions, entertainment and resorts.

The changes help align 3 groups; one that identifies possible acquisitions and park expansioins, one that implements those possibilites and a third that is in charge of operations.

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