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Gov. Ron DeSantis said the federal government "caused" the problems that led to Florida's high unemployment.

By 2022, they estimate visitors will be returning to Florida in numbers close to what the state saw before the coronavirus pandemic.

Disney's park hopper option will return — with some caveats — on Jan. 1.

But it's an improvement in the 60.5% drop the state experienced from July to September as it tries to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.

CEO Bob Chapek said the decision had been driven by an increased demand for tickets.

“As incredibly difficult as it is to take this action, this agreement helps us preserve many full-time jobs,” said a Disney spokesperson in a statement.

The majority of those laid off are part-time employees.

Central Florida lawmakers say Gov. Ron DeSantis might be endangering Florida workers with preexisting health conditions by reopening the state. The state moved to Phase 3 on Friday.

Nearly 5,400 Universal Orlando workers will go on extended furlough as the theme park struggles with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

It's an attempt to limit large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.

Said DeSantis: “We’ve seen declines in all the key metrics since the middle of July – so I think that’s testament to the lengths they’ve gone to at these parks to crate safe environments."

Two more Florida theme parks were opening Thursday after being closed since mid-March to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.Busch Gardens Tampa Bay,…