Disney announced furloughs will begin this month, which will impact at least an estimated 10,000 from Disneyland alone

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The Burbank-based media giant stated that staffers "whose jobs aren’t necessary at this time" will be furloughed as of April 19. The affected staffers "will receive full health care benefits, plus the cost of employee and company premiums will be paid by Disney," the company said.

Numerous divisions are expected to be hit, including Disney’s film empire, which comprises myriad labels as well as marketing and distribution and a host of operational units. Since the company closed its $71.3 billion acquisition of most of 21st Century Fox last year, there have been staff reductions in multiple divisions. Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.