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
Disney has filed a motion for a 75-day continuance in their state trial versus the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District because the District has not produced vital discovery. Disney’s Motion of Continuance in Trial Against Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Disney says the District “has been dodging its obligations to produce concededly relevant discovery while … 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 Thursday, October 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … 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, October 16, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
During their September 27 meeting, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors approved their budget for fiscal year 2024, including $4.5 million set aside for their legal fight with Walt Disney World. CFTOD Budget The $4.5 million is the bulk of “Disney induced expenses” that total over $5 million. The District has … Read more
A lawsuit initially filed against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in 2021 over alleged false advertising of the Magic Key program at Disneyland reached a settlement in July, and the terms of that settlement have been revealed; each settlement class member will receive “approximately” $67.41 from a settlement fund totaling $9.5 million, should the proposed … Read more
Another derivative suit filed by Stourbridge Investments on August 23, 2023, alleges that current and former executives at The Walt Disney Company “repeatedly misled investors about the success” of the Disney+ streaming platform, something that contributed to “significant losses and damages” on behalf of the plaintiff. Bob Iger, Bob Chapek Listed as Defendants in New … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has filed a new 2-page document in the federal lawsuit Walt Disney World filed against them and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hoping the judge will stay the case. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Seeks Stay The Notice of Supplemental Authority argues that Disney’s recent countersuit in the state … 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
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 Friday, August 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
In addition to their federal lawsuit against Governor DeSantis and his appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, Walt Disney World is now countersuing the Board at the state level. After Disney filed their original federal lawsuit, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board filed a counter state lawsuit. Walt Disney World has now … 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
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press made a filing in support of Disney in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the CFTOD Board. Reporters Committee Motion The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a non-profit based in Washington D.C. It provides legal assistance to journalists in support of First … Read more
After a hearing earlier this month, Judge Margaret H. Schreiber has ruled to not dismiss the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors’ lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company. Disney filed a federal lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in late April for “declaratory and injunctive relief.” The CFTOD Board filed … Read more
At the end of the next Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board will meet with their attorneys to “discuss strategy and settlement negotiations” related to Disney’s lawsuit against them. Disney Parks & Resorts filed their lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in April. In the suit, Disney … 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, July 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more