Overview

• Consumer outlets on September 12 republished a Daily Mail interview in which a former cast member said smartwatches are prohibited for employees operating rides.
• According to the former worker, wearing a smartwatch in these safety-critical roles could lead to termination.
• The cited rationale is that devices can distract staff from vehicle movement and attraction operation, creating safety risks.
• The articles also note Disney’s long-standing enforcement against backstage photos and videos, with past firings for sharing prohibited content.
• In contrast to strict operational rules, Disney has relaxed appearance standards in recent years as pay and working-conditions disputes continue to draw criticism and legal action.