Disney Cuts Innovation Team Behind Apple Partnership and Theme-Park Rides

However, an innovation team that worked on the project is being disbanded and its leader has exited the company as part of recent cuts.

Insiders worry that developing interesting ideas is now "in major jeopardy" and that Disney is stepping back from its association with animation breakthroughs and advances in theme-park rides.

There are concerns about a new structure that centralizes services across different Disney verticals and businesses, which some insiders compare to the controversial former centralized content and distribution force, DMED.

Disney CEO Bob Iger disbanded the Office of the CEO (DMED) upon his return, and a new structure has been implemented under LaBerge to unify resource allocation across the company's platforms and products.

However, some Disney insiders are concerned that this new setup could create tensions similar to those caused by DMED and undermine those in charge of projects and platforms.

The goal of the new structure is to focus on serving Disney customers across its diverse array of brands, but some question if this approach will be effective, given how differently consumers perceive these brands.