Seaworld furloughs over 90% of its workforce due to COVID-19

Orlando, Fla. — Although Disney and Universal says their parks are still closed but that they will continue to pay their employees, Seaworld has announced that more than 90 percent of its workforce will be indefinitely furloughed, leaving thousands of its employees without pay.

In a statement on Friday, Seaworld Entertainment said "The current pandemic has impacted our business significantly. Our parks will remain closed and are unable to generate revenue; therefore, we have made the painful but necessary business decision."

Now while this is only temporary and does not mean they will be laid off, they are only keeping the staff they choose to, but can't afford to pay. In the meantime, they are asking all of their employees to apply for unemployment benefits. So far, there has been no word on when the park plans to re-open.