No Announcement: Guests Speak Out Regarding Ferryboat Crash at Magic Kingdom 

Mini Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Sign

Several guests have now spoken out regarding their experiences when the ferryboat crash occurred at Magic Kingdom earlier this week. Ferryboat Crash at Magic Kingdom The Orange County Fire Rescue Department and Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS  confirmed to FOX 35 that they assisted the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s Fire Department with Wednesday … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Considering Investment in Orlando Railway Expansion

People eagerly wait on a platform as a SunRail train approaches, showcasing the vibrant Orlando transit system. The scene, bathed in sunlight and framed by a clear blue sky, highlights the charm of Central Florida.

According to the Orlando Business Journal, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is considering the backing of a major Orlando transit expansion. Orlando Transit Expansion The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is the governing body which oversees the land of Walt Disney World Resort. The group is now considering the approval of a $500,000 support payment … Read more

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

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

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

‘Disney Defenders’ Petitioning to Restore Reedy Creek, Give Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board ‘Pink Slips’

Reedy Creek Improvement District sign

A group called “Disney Defenders” handed the members of the Governor DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors “pink slips” during their meeting on Wednesday. The group is collecting signatures for two petitions, one to restore the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District and the other to prevent political retaliation. ‘Disney Defenders’ Give CFTOD … 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

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Claims ‘We Won the Battle Against Disney’

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

In a recent interview with the President and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commented on the two still ongoing court cases with The Walt Disney Company, saying he believes he has “won the battle.” DeSantis Claims to Have ‘Won the Battle Against Disney’ DeSantis addressed the Florida Parental … 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