A Florida man has been arrested for leading a protest outside Walt Disney World in June in which participants waved Nazi swastika and DeSantis 2024 flags. The protest was one of three we’ve heard about this year, the first taking place in May and the latest taking place just earlier this month. The Florida Department … Read more
New details have come to light regarding why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District abolished their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion contracting programs, thanks to documents obtained by the Orlando Business Journal. Why Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Eliminated Diversity Contracting Programs In various documents obtained by OBJ, CFTOD’s attorneys had concerns that … Read more
The long-running legal battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a new development. According to the New York Times, Disney has sent letters to the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other state entities this week, stating that the company would pursue more lawsuits over the state not complying with public records … Read more
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Administrator Glen Gilzean announced in a presentation during today’s Board meeting that over $5 million would be budgeted in 2024 for their legal fight with Walt Disney World. Disney Expenses The “Disney induced expenses” come to a total of $5,070,000 in the 2024 fiscal year budget. Broken down, that … Read more
In a leaked email from an anonymous source, it was revealed that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has already ended the Walt Disney World Annual Pass program for their employees with no prior notice. CFTOD Board Ends Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefit With No Notice Our source detailed that this change affects retired … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, August 14, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
In an interview with CNBC that will be aired at 7 p.m. ET later tonight (August 14), Governor Ron DeSantis says he has “moved on” from his battles with The Walt Disney Company and wants the whole issue to be dropped. DeSantis to Disney: ‘Drop the Lawsuit’ Speaking with Brian Sullivan, the Florida Governor urged … Read more
Several former Republican officials have filed a motion to support Disney in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The filing is an amicus curiae brief, a type of filing from parties who are not involved in the case but provide information and expertise. The Reporters Committee for … Read more
According to the Orlando Sentinel, special advisor John Classe has officially ceased all work with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). John Classe Departs Formerly an administrator of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) for almost a decade, Classe was asked to stay behind and help organize the transition of the RCID into its … Read more
Disney has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ motion to dismiss their ongoing lawsuit that was filed last month, citing that DeSantis “seeks to evade responsibility for his actions.” Disney Responds to Attempts for Lawsuit Dismissal In the opposition, attorneys for Disney say the Governor’s pursuit for a dismissal asserts their previously held belief that … Read more
After a hearing on Friday afternoon, Judge Margaret H. Schreiber ruled that she would need more time to make a decision regarding The Walt Disney Company’s motion to dismiss the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisor’s lawsuit against them. Disney filed a lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in late … Read more
According to a recent court filing in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors, Disney suggested the groups seek mediation instead of going to trial. But DeSantis’ legal team rejected the idea. In the filing, Disney said that “early mediation may be beneficial in this … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are asking for two different court dates in Disney’s lawsuit against DeSantis. Political journalist Mary Ellen Klas shared a screenshot of the court scheduling briefing for the lawsuit. While Disney is asking for a court date in July 2024, DeSantis is asking for an August 2025 … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board held a meeting today where they passed a new resolution establishing a whistleblower policy within the district. CFTOD Passes New Whistleblower Policy The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors passed a new resolution to establish a whistleblower policy in today’s board meeting. The board claimed staff … Read more
TikTok user @lenniequest shared a video today of a small group of people at the Walt Disney World Resort entrance near Disney Springs waving Nazi swastika flags and DeSantis 2024 flags. At least one person with a megaphone can be heard yelling “white power” in the video. This is around the intersection of Hotel Plaza … Read more