April 2020 - Page 2 of 2 - Theme Park Tribune

SeaWorld approves $6.8 million in stock awards for execs during company-wide furloughs

04/14/2020

90 percent of the company's workforce has been furloughed as the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered all SeaWorld parks, including SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Park notes: Disney World actors reach furlough agreement / Universal Orlando science

John Gregory

04/14/2020

Disney World, Universal

Under the terms of the deal, equity actors at Disney World will keep their health benefits after being furloughed on April 19.

Disney World to furlough 43,000 unionized workers during COVID-19 pandemic

John Gregory

04/11/2020

Disney World

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disney World is furlough 43,000 unionized employees starting April 19. Their health benefits are guaranteed for the next year.

Universal Orlando extends COVID-19 closure, but will keep paying full-timers at reduced rate

John Gregory

04/09/2020

Universal

The coronavirus pandemic will keep Universal Orlando closed through at least May 31. While full-time workers will get their pay reduced, part-timers will be furloughed starting May 3.

Disney coronavirus notes: Temperature checks? / Furloughs coming for union members

John Gregory

04/07/2020

Disney World

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For unionized Disney World workers, it's not a question of if they get furloughed, but when and under what terms.

SeaWorld CEO resigns after 5 months, blaming board interference

John Gregory

04/06/2020

SeaWorld/Busch

Serge Rivera is the company's fourth CEO in the past six years. Like his predecessor, he's leaving over disagreements with the SeaWorld board's involvement in company decisions.

Coronavirus roundup: Pandemic changes annual pass policies / Legoland extends closure

John Gregory

04/05/2020

Disney World, Knott's, Legoland

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Disney World is suspending monthly payments for annual passes and giving guests options for partial refunds or extending passes for the length of the closure -- which has no end in sight.

Disney World to furlough many theme park employees starting April 19

John Gregory

04/02/2020

Disney World

The temporary layoffs will apply to executive, salaried, and non-union hourly employees at Disney World as well as Disneyland.

REVIEW: Knott’s Berry Farm is a worthy addition to your Disneyland trip

John Gregory

04/01/2020

Knott's

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The charm, history and ride quality at Knott's Berry Farm elevate it above your average regional theme park, while offering a glimpse at innovations that predate Disney parks.

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