The company did not say how many of the additional 4,000 employees work at the California or Florida theme parks. The Florida parks reopened in the summer, but the California parks have yet to reopen pending state and local government approvals. One Disney diehard fan commented on the timing of the first layoffs saying, "Universal gave their team members free turkeys for thanksgiving." Neighbouring Florida theme park, Universal Studios continued its tradition of giving employees thanks giving turkeys amid a backdrop of layoffs. universal gave their team members free turkeys for thanksgiving... Disney just announced 4000 more layoffs... happy thanksgiving!

Source: New Zealand Herald November 29, 2020 20:04 UTC