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Legoland Florida to Rebuild Entertainment Department Amid Mass Layoffs
Legoland Florida Resort is preparing to restructure its entertainment department, with plans for 234 permanent layoffs in the coming months, according to reporting by ClickOrlando.com. The layoffs, which make up a significant reduction in the resort’s workforce, will primarily impact the entertainment department, accounting for approximately 75% of the roles being eliminated.
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The layoffs are detailed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice sent to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity on Friday. According to the notice, the layoffs are set to begin on March 25 and continue through April 7, affecting a mix of full-time and part-time employees. None of the impacted roles are union-represented.
In a statement, a Legoland Florida representative explained the decision, saying, “At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, we are making operational changes to help us elevate the guest experience in 2025 and beyond. This includes changes in how we deliver entertainment. 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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Among the layoffs are a variety of positions within the entertainment department, including 50 Entertainment Performer 2 roles, 46 Entertainment Performer 4 roles, and 33 Entertainment Performer 5 roles, along with technical and management roles. A full breakdown of impacted positions includes:
| Position | Number of Roles Affected |
|---|---|
| Director | 1 |
| Entertainment Sr. Creative Manager | 1 |
| Entertainment Performers (Various Levels) | 174 |
| Entertainment Production Specialists | 3 |
| Entertainment Stage Managers (Various Levels) | 12 |
| Entertainment Technicians (Various Levels) | 26 |
| Operations and Retail Management | 3 |
| Sustainability Manager | 1 |
| Other Team Leaders and Associates | 13 |
The layoffs follow the cancellation of Legoland’s long-running waterskiing show late last year, signaling a shift in the resort’s entertainment offerings. However, Legoland has emphasized its commitment to supporting employees during this transitional period. “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,” the statement added.
This decision marks a significant operational shift as Legoland aims to adapt and enhance its offerings for 2025. While the layoffs may be a challenging adjustment for many, the resort remains focused on evolving its guest experience and maintaining a competitive edge in the Central Florida theme park market.
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