Polk County

Legoland Florida to lay off hundreds of workers

Legoland Florida

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — This decision to sever employment with 234 employees shocked Legoland Florida park enthusiasts and their employees.

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The layoffs can potentially initiate major shifts in park operations moving forward. A few regular park attendees and pass holders have taken to social media to express their opinions on the sudden change.

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According to a notice sent to the state by Legoland Florida, layoffs will impact approximately 75% of the entertainment staff between March 25 and April 7.

Julie Estrada, Legoland’s spokesperson, can be quoted as saying, ‘The decision to reduce the size of some of our teams was undoubtedly difficult, but these changes will allow the resort to operate more flexibly and responsively in a competitive market.’

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Live entertainment provided at our favorite local theme parks has suffered significantly since the pre-pandemic era. The Legoland water skiing show performed on Lake Eloise was quietly retired at the end of 2024. This decision is predicted to be a foreshadowing one that has led to the cuts this year.

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Estrada continues, “At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, we are making operational changes to help us elevate the guest experience in 2025 and beyond. We are supporting employees during this period of change, including sharing job opportunities elsewhere in the wider visitor attraction sector in Florida, such as those being created at our new SEA LIFE Florida at the Resort. We will do all we can to help them find alternative employment.”

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Angel Green, WFTV.com

Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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