43,000 Disney World Employees br to Be Furloughed The Service Trades Council Union says that br Walt Disney Co. will begin the process on April 19. The union also states that the affected workers br can start filing for unemployment in Florida. Benefits will be kept for staffers with insurance up to a year. STCU, via statement STCU, via statement Due to the coronavirus outbreak, br Disney World and the west coast's br Disneyland have been closed until further notice. Once the furlough is over, 'Variety' adds br that workers can return to their roles.