Disney announces 4,000 more layoffs due to pandemic - MarketWatch

In late September, the company had already announced plans to terminate 28,000 theme park workers.

did not say how many of the additional 4,000 employees work at the California or Florida theme parks.

“Due to the current climate, including COVID-19 impacts, and changing environment in which we are operating, the company has generated efficiencies in its staffing, including limiting hiring to critical business roles, furloughs and reductions-in-force,” the document said.

In Florida, the company has been limiting attendance at its parks and changing protocols to allow for social distancing by limiting characters’ meet and greets.