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Investigation Finds Former Walt Disney World Reedy Creek Improvement District Board Broke No Criminal Laws

The sign for the Reedy Creek Improvement District at 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd stands prominently, framed by lush trees and vibrant red flowers in the background.

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

Disney Granted Extension for Cars-Themed Frontierland Reimagining Plans Until January 2025

Aerial view of an amusement park featuring various themed sections, pathways, trees, and attractions, including a mountainous area with rivers of America and distant red rock formations.

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

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 Initial Approval to $17 Billion Walt Disney World Development Agreement

Partners Statue at Magic Kingdom

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

Full New Oversight District & Disney Development Agreement Released

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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

Details Revealed of New Disney and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Development Agreement

Front of Cinderella Castle and lantern at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

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

Tourism Oversight District Exploring $100 Million Worth of Walt Disney World Roadway Improvements

Walt Disney World entrance archway featuring Mickey and Minnie over World Drive with palm trees in background

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

Court Grants Delay in Disney’s Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis & Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

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

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Says Settlement With Central Florida Tourism Oversight District ‘Opens a New Chapter’

Jeff Vahle on Main Street

Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle released a statement regarding the company reaching a settlement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District in the state-level lawsuit. Jeff Vahle Statement We are pleased to put an end to all litigation pending in state court in Florida between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. … Read more

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