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Disney Officially Drops Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis, Ending Long-Running Legal Battle

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

Disney officially dropped their federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after they and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District successfully created a new development agreement. Disney Drops Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis According to Associated Press, Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss their lawsuit on Thursday after the District’s Board of Supervisors approved … Read more

Oversight District Gives Final Approval of New Development Agreement with Walt Disney World That Allows a Fifth Gate

A view of cinderella castle with blue spires and pink walls, showcasing intricate architectural details and turrets against a clear blue sky, reminiscent of the enchanting scenery at Walt Disney World in Central Florida.

At their Wednesday, June 12 meeting, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors officially approved their new development agreement with Walt Disney World. District Approves Development Agreement The motion was approved and authorized unanimously by the District board. The District and Disney created the new development agreement after they settled their lawsuits against … Read more

BREAKING: Disney and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reach Settlement in State Lawsuit

Front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors announced they have reached a settlement with The Walt Disney Company in their state lawsuit regarding the company’s development agreements with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. Disney and CFTOD Reach Settlement The Board voted on and approved the settlement during a meeting on Wednesday, March 27. … Read more

Governor DeSantis Appoints Craig Mateer to Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Following Garcia’s Resignation

Craig Mateer at Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board meeting

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has chosen Craig Mateer to take over the empty Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board seat left by Martin Garcia, who was Chairman of the Board and resigned two weeks ago. DeSantis Appoints Craig Mateer Mateer founded Bags Inc., a luggage handling business that he sold in 2018 for $275 million. … Read more

Disney Files New Motion Asking Judge to Force Central Florida Tourism Oversight District To Hand Over Necessary Documents

Front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

After filing another lawsuit against the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District over their failure to turn over needed documents, Disney has filed a new Motion to Compel Discovery, asking the judge in the original state lawsuit to order the District to turn over the documents (“discovery”) within seven days. Disney claims that the District (CFTOD) … Read more

CFTOD Board Member Bridget Ziegler Skips District Meeting After Husband Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman They Previously Had Threesome With

Moms for Liberty co-founder and Governor DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors member Bridget Ziegler was not present at Wednesday’s meeting amid sexual assault allegations against her husband, Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler. Bridget Ziegler is a notable member of the CFTOD Board as she helped draft the original Parental … Read more

Next Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Meeting Dedicated to Discussion of ‘Historical Issues’ With Reedy Creek

Reedy Creek Improvement District sign

The next meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors will be almost exclusively dedicated to a discussion of “Historical Issues” with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). After the standard opening items, including reading the last meeting’s minutes, the meeting’s agenda includes one Management Report, followed by New Business. … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Approves Building Fees Increase for Walt Disney World

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

At Wednesday’s meeting, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 30 percent increase in building fees for District taxpayers, including Walt Disney World Resort. District board Approves Building Fee Increase for Disney Collected building fees were about $3.2 million in fiscal year 2023. The 30 percent on average increase will … Read more

Over 30 Employees Leave DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Due to ‘Toxic Workplace,’ ‘Bridge Burning,’ and ‘Incompetent’ Leadership

Ron DeSantis in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

More than 30 employees have resigned from Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District due to an “uncomfortable,” “stressful,” and “toxic” work environment, according to a report by Jason Garcia for Seeking Rents. Garcia interviewed former employees and obtained several exit surveys that paint a bleak picture of the behind-the-scenes operations of the current … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Voting on Policy to Replace Walt Disney World Annual Passes for Employees on Wednesday

People eagerly lined up at the Annual Passholder Entrance for Walt Disney World, marked by a sign featuring Mickey Mouse, as they anticipated the magic that their Walt Disney World Annual Passes 2020 would unlock.

During a meeting on Wednesday, September 27, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors will discuss and likely approve their new employee and retiree benefits stipend policy, which will officially replace the Walt Disney World Annual Pass program and other benefits. Employees and retirees of the CFTOD have historically received Walt Disney … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Propose $3.1 Million Cut to Roadway Repair and Maintenance Around Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom toll plaza

During a meeting on Wednesday evening, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors will discuss and likely adopt their proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. The proposed budget includes a $3.1 million cut to roadway repairs and maintenance around Walt Disney World. The budget notes “Repairs and maintenance services decreased due to … Read more

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