Recommendations on reopening theme parks
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State and local task forces are discussing how Orlando's theme parks will reopen following the COVID-19 lockdown.

SeaWorld penguins tour the park in celebration of World Penguin Day

Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.

Furloughed Universal employees will be auto-enrolled into Florida's unemployment system

Part-time workers at Universal Orlando Resort will be furloughed starting May 3rd and they will be auto-enrolled into Florida's unemployment system, the park confirmed.

Universal Orlando weighs-in on reopening
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A task force of industry leaders are addressing how the state will reopen for business and providing recommendations for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

CEO: Universal could possibly screen employees, guests when gates reopen following pandemic

“We're evaluating face coverings for our team members,” Sprouls said. “We're potentially evaluating, allowing or even encouraging guests to wear face coverings as well. At least initially.”

Workers struggling to return to Italy
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Some international workers who contact with Disney are struggling to return home to Italy.

State works with Walt Disney World to speed unemployment claims

Governor DeSantis said more than 70,000 Disney employees, who will soon be furloughed, could have their personal information downloaded directly from the company into the state’s online unemployment system.

Future of theme park operations to be impacted by COVID-19
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It is not yet known when Central Florida's theme parks will be welcoming guests back, but many experts say it will not be business as usual, once the gates open.