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DeSantis Says Disney Should ‘Move On’ After Federal Lawsuit Dismissed, State Lawsuit Continues With Protective Order Motion

February 2, 2024 Shannen Ace

Collage of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney CEO Bob Iger

While Disney’s federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is heading to an appellate court, state-level lawsuits are still ongoing. Disney vs. DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District After Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the federal lawsuit this week, Disney filed a notice of intent to appeal to the United … Read more

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

November 15, 2023 AndrewC

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

Deadline Extended for Disney to Respond to Governor DeSantis’ Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit

October 16, 2023 Shannen Ace

The judge has extended the deadline for Disney to file their response to Florida Governor Ron Desantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s latest motions to dismiss their federal case. DeSantis and the District filed their new motions on the deadline to file after Disney updated their federal lawsuit. Disney changed some of their … Read more

Governor DeSantis & CFTOD Board File Motions to Dismiss Disney Federal Lawsuit

September 29, 2023 Shannen Ace

Governor Ron DeSantis - Reedy Creek Improvement District

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors have filed new motions to dismiss Walt Disney World’s federal lawsuit against them. DeSantis had previously filed a motion to dismiss and claimed he had immunity. Motions to Dismiss The new motions come on the deadline to file after Disney … Read more

Judge Rules More Time Needed for Decision About Dismissing CFTOD Board Lawsuit Against Disney

July 14, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

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