Disney World to furlough 43,000 unionized workers during COVID-19 pandemic
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
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
For unionized Disney World workers, it's not a question of if they get furloughed, but when and under what terms.
Coronavirus roundup: Pandemic changes annual pass policies / Legoland extends closure
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
The temporary layoffs will apply to executive, salaried, and non-union hourly employees at Disney World as well as Disneyland.
Coronavirus roundup: Disney reopening speculation / Legoland Florida extends closure
One common question among theme park fans amid the coronavirus pandemic: When will Disney World reopen? Right now, there is only speculation.
SeaWorld temporarily lays off more than 90% of its employees
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay had originally said they would be closed through the end of March. Now, there’s no timetable for reopening.
Disney World ‘closed until further notice’ over coronavirus pandemic
The closure was originally scheduled to end on April 1, but the growing scale of the pandemic and Orange County's stay-at-home order made that impossible.
Coronavirus roundup: Disney furlough? / Universal delays AP payments
J.P. Morgan has suggested Disney furlough some theme park employees in April to save money during the coronavirus pandemic.