UPDATE: Disney laying off 28,000 workers from its theme parks division John Gregory 09/29/2020 Disney World, Disneyland The layoffs will affect both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort, with 67 percent of the affected workers being part-timers.
Universal Orlando extends furloughs for nearly 5,400 workers John Gregory 09/16/2020 Universal Universal says it now expects the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to stretch into 2021.
Theme park news: Comcast CEO on the future of Universal parks/ SeaWorld layoffs John Gregory 09/15/2020 SeaWorld/Busch, Universal Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said some guests may not return to theme parks until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
SeaWorld turning some temporary furloughs into permanent layoffs John Gregory 09/04/2020 SeaWorld/Busch "SeaWorld has determined that it must transition certain park and corporate personnel from a furloughed status to a permanent layoff," the company said in a statement.
Nearly 1300 more Universal Orlando hotel workers are being laid off John Gregory 09/01/2020 Hotels, Universal Additional notices filed with the state of Florida bring the total number of affected workers to 2,306.
Universal Orlando hotels lay off more than 1,000 workers John Gregory 08/28/2020 Hotels, Universal The layoffs affected Loews Portofino Bay Resort, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal's Hard Rock.
Universal Orlando COVID-19 impact: 6 attractions temporarily closing, more layoffs John Gregory 07/31/2020 Universal This is the second round of layoffs at the resort since it reopened in June.
Legoland Florida laying off unspecified number of workers John Gregory 07/01/2020 Legoland The Winter Haven resort declined to specify the number of layoffs or which departments were affected.
Orlando park notes: Disney Springs layoffs / SeaWorld fireworks / Bourne opening John Gregory 06/29/2020 Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal 143 workers at the Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian restaurants at Disney Springs will be laid off.