“We are grateful to have worked together in
good faith to help our cast members navigate
these unprecedented times.”
Disney’s cross-town rivals, Universal Orlando and
SeaWorld Orlando, and their sister parks across
the country, also closed their gates last month
because of the coronavirus. SeaWorld said it had
furloughed 90% of its workers.
Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios
Hollywood said this week that they would stay
closed through May 31. Full-time employees will
be paid at 100% through April 19, but pay and
workload for most workers will be reduced to
80% after that, and part-time hourly workers will
be furloughed beginning May 3, Universal said.
The company said it would continue to provide
benefits for employees who already had them.