For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Holy Land Experience cutting positions, laying off most employees

Rumors that the Holy Land Experience would be closing surfaced in early January when the park said it would be shifting focus away from entertainment and theatrical productions to its Biblical Museum.  At the time, it was reported that the park would shut down its stage shows with layoffs to follow.