Mass Layoffs Including "Festival Of The Lion King", "Monsters Inc. LaughFloor", "Finding Nemo - The Musical", And More

News - WDW
28-Oct-2020

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting new mass layoffs taking place for the talented cast members who work at the entrainment attractions throughout Walt Disney World. This confirms that many of the live action shows will not likely return in the immediate future. The cast members for the below attractions and restaurants have believed to be laid off.

Festival of the Lion King

Finding Nemo: The Musical

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Citizens of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

Green Army Men

Jedi Training Academy

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