Disney's $100 million 'Poaching' Payout

Last week the Disney Co. agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims that it colluded with other studios to not hire each others workers - so called, 'no-poaching pacts'.

Disney was the last defendant in a class-action lawsuit alleging several studios conspired to suppress wages through an 'agreement' to not recruit each others workers. Comcast Corp's Dream Works Animation previously paid out $50 million, while Sony Pictures and Blue Sky Studios each paid $19 million.

High-rollers Order-up $15,000 Dinners:

A bit 'stuffy' for me

In another Disney story, and one which may help pay for that $100 million lawsuit, a new restaurant in Disneyland called 21 Royal will serve you up dinner for a cool $15,000.  Now, that is enough for a family of four to eat pretty well for a year but that is what it will take to dine in insane lavishness in what Disney-folk call, "a night of pure Magic".

So, what does one get for $15,000 at 21 Royal. First, the restaurant is located in the opulent, and secret, apartment that Walt Disney constructed for himself in the middle of the Disneyland park. You can dine alone or with up to 11 other guests.

The whole experience is 5-6 hours long and starts with a cocktail reception with fine wines, liquors, and hors d'oeuvres with (if you wish) a Disney historian to explain the history of Walt and his famous living quarters.  After the reception you and your guests will be served a seven course, made-to-order gourmet meal based upon your tastes and food preferences. It's then off to the balcony and look-out over the Park and a fireworks display.

Hmmm..... for $15k I could come up with a magical experience lots better for myself... but that's me.

Just saying,
Jim