Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is losing Lightning Lane, CFTOD’s comprehensive plan includes more Walt Disney World parks, Oogie Boogie Bash is getting a VIP tour, new World Showcase t-shirts — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has released its new 2045 Comprehensive Plan, which addresses the possibility of a new fifth gate for Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World Fifth Theme Park CFTOD Plans for Potential Fifth Gate at Walt Disney World Planning for a Walt Disney World Fifth Theme Park Is Disney … Read more
Recently released government records have proven that the members of the former board of supervisors for the Reedy Creek Improvement District broke no criminal laws before Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to replace it. Reedy Creek Improvement District As reported in an article by News 6, an external investigation … Read more
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has granted Disney’s request for an extension to update its plans for replacing the current Rivers of America with attractions themed to the Pixar “Cars” franchise. After requests for permit revisions and a ten-day deadline to update the plans by December 13, Disney requested a 60-day extension. The … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, on behalf of Walt Disney World, has requested a 60-day extension to update their permit regarding the transformation of the Rivers of America in Magic Kingdom into a “Cars” area. Disney Requests Extension for Rivers of America Permit The extension request was penned by the District’s Sr. Water Resource … Read more
Earlier today we saw reports being made that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has filed new documents for a “new resort,” fueling rumors that work will soon resume on the long-running Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge project. New Filing from CFTOD WDWMagic reported that in this new filing, the CFTOD is considering … Read more
New Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) trash cans have been added to the parking garages at Disney Springs. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Trash Cans New CFTOD trash and recycling cans have been added to the Orange parking garage at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. These new white trash cans each have a … Read more
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
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has given initial approval for the Walt Disney World development agreement that the two parties created following the settlement of their lawsuits against each other. Walt Disney World Development Agreement Gets Initial Approval During a meeting on June 5, CFTOD board members reviewed a draft of the agreement … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has released their full development agreement with Walt Disney World. The two parties created the agreement after reaching a settlement in their lawsuits against each other. We first learned details of the agreement in late May. District & Disney Development Agreement The development agreement is in the meeting packet … Read more
We spotted Cast Members wearing their Tiana’s Bayou Adventure costumes, a petition started by DAS Defenders has hit 16,000 signatures — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday May 30, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Disney Cruise Line Entertainment and Media WDW … Read more
Details about the new development agreement between Walt Disney World and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District are out. The agreement comes after the two parties reached a settlement in their ongoing lawsuits. Disney and Oversight District Agreement Per the 15-year agreement, Walt Disney World will invest $17 billion in the development of its properties … Read more
A new development agreement has been reached between Walt Disney World and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. It will be discussed in a first reading and public hearing this June. Disney & CFTOD Development Agreement Announced by the District Clerk of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) via a legal notice in the … Read more
After previously approving a $3.1 million cut to road work around Walt Disney World, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District this week began exploring $100 million worth of roadway improvements. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Looking Into Walt Disney World Roadway Improvements The three General Business items on the agenda for the District’s May 22 … Read more
Tokyo Disneyland prepares for the closure of Space Mountain, a new Walt Disney World Resort hotel offer, and a delivery truck is installed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 8, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/8/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal … Read more
A federal appeals court has granted The Walt Disney Company a delay in its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Disney’s Federal Lawsuit Delayed U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against the Governor and the District in January. Disney immediately filed … Read more