NEWS: More Layoffs Announced For Orlando Area Theme Park

Disney4me · April 4

Disney World and Universal Orlando aren’t the only theme parks in the Orlando area.

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Another popular theme park destination in the area is LEGOLAND Florida, which is dedicated to all things LEGO. LEGOLAND has both a theme park and a water park, as well as the world’s first Peppa Pig theme park. LEGOLAND also has three themed hotels and employs around 1,600 people. However, the company recently revealed it was laying off 200 of its employees. Now, according to The Orlando Business Journal, employees associated with LEGOLAND’s parent company, Merlin Magic Making, are being let go.

Merlin Magic Making is the creative division Merlin Entertainments, which is the owner of both LEGOLAND Florida and The Orlando Eye at Icon Park, as well as other themed attractions. The company recently announced it would be laying off 31 employees. The layoffs are expected to begin on May 31st and could continue through June 13th.

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Merlin Magic Making is in charge of creating immersive experiences and themed entertainment for theme parks and museums. In February, a new CEO, Fiona Eastwood, was appointed to the company. In March, the company announced it had plans to restructure and merge three of its divisions into one. These layoffs could be part of those plans.

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In 2024, Merlin reported a 3.2% decline in total revenue, blaming weather conditions and a weaker market. In 2024, profits fell by 15.1% total. However, the company recently announced that it’s bringing a new “groundbreaking” indoor roller coaster to both LEGOLAND Florida and LEGOLAND California. Also, the new SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium is set to open in LEGOLAND Florida on May 23rd.