Are people following the rules at Disney?
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, people are still required to wear masks at Walt Disney World. The man behind TouringPlans.com says the website it now tracking mask compliance at the parks.

Strike teams visit theme parks for COVID-19 compliance
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Orange County strike teams are visiting area theme parks to see if they are compliant with COVID-19 safety precautions.

Union: 8,800 part-time Disney employees laid off as parks struggle

However, the union also announced that they have come to an agreement with Disney that there will be no permanent layoffs.

Disney union leaders react to layoff announcement

The company announced it will be laying off 28,000 part-time and full-time workers between its parks in Florida and California. Nearly 6,700 are non-union workers.

Smaller attractions in Orlando bouncing back
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Some businesses in the shadow of some of Orlando's larger theme parks are beginning to show signs of bouncing back after the coronavirus pandemic.

Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery

Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.

Some rides to board every row at Universal
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Universal is changing some social distancing rules on rides in hopes of speeding up lines.

Workforce reduction expected at SeaWorld Entertainment
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More layoffs could be coming to Florida's tourism industry. SeaWorld Entertainment filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday indicating some furloughed workers would not be returning.

Crowds return to theme parks for Labor Day
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Theme parks around Orlando reached capacity or met reservation thresholds on Labor Day. It's a sight for sore eyes after a summer slump due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Central Florida theme park leaders say there have been no outbreaks at the parks, encourage visitors to return

John Sprouts, the VP CEO Universal Parks and Resorts, added that "I think we’ve been able to prove that all of us can operate safely and create not only a great environment for guests but a safe environment for the guests."

SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica now open 7 days out of the week, parks announce

As a reminder, all guests must make a reservation in advance to help manage capacity in line with the park's enhanced health and safety protocols. 

Disney attendance concerns
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Disney World is seeing sparse crowds during the pandemic. Hopes of normalcy after the parks reopened are far from reality, leaving an uncertain future in the coming months for the company and our economy.