Disney Cruise Line Leaves Employees on Island During Hurricane

Editorial Summary

The creator compares the responses of two major cruise lines to Hurricane Dorian, specifically regarding their treatment of employees on private islands. She notes that Royal Caribbean chose to close its CocoCay island to allow families to return home and prepare for the storm. In contrast, Disney Cruise Line kept ninety-seven employees on Castaway Cay during the hurricane. While Disney stated that the employees were safe in secure buildings with food, water, and generators, the creator argues that the company should have prioritized allowing staff to be with their families. The creator concludes that this decision reflects a shift in Disney's corporate culture. She suggests that the company has transitioned from a guest-focused entity into a large conglomerate focused on profit and commodities. This shift, she claims, is evident in how the company treats its workforce, noting a lack of long-term career commitment among employees compared to previous decades. Ultimately, she views the decision to leave staff on the island as a sign of corporate greed rather than employee care.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.