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
A gender discrimination lawsuit first filed against The Walt Disney Company in 2019 could move forward as a class-action lawsuit and cost the company over $300 million. The suit was filed in 2019 in Los Angeles County Superior Court by law firm Andrus Anderson LLP on behalf of Cast Members LaRonda Rasmussen and Karen Moore. … Read more
In a June 20 filing, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors made fun of Disney’s attempt to have the Board’s lawsuit against the company dismissed, according to Orlando Business Journal. Disney filed a lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in late April for “declaratory and injunctive relief.” The … Read more
A Delaware judge ruled that The Walt Disney Company did not act negligently when speaking out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill last year, Reuters reports. Simeone v. Disney In December 2022, Disney investor Kenneth Simeone sued the company for creating “far-reaching financial risks” by criticizing what is colloquially referred to as the “Don’t … 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
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, June 23, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Walt Disney Company is asking a judge to dismiss or stay the lawsuit by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors, Deadline reports. Disney filed a motion in Florida state court in Orange County to declare the CFTOD Board’s state lawsuit “moot.” The motion states that Florida law requires the court to … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors have been served a summons for the federal lawsuit Disney Parks & Resorts filed against them. The summons for DeSantis was issued on April 27, while the summons for the Board was issued on May 1. An answer is required … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors voted to authorize legal action against Disney Parks & Resorts and other such parties in response to Disney’s lawsuit against the board and Governor DeSantis. The Board of Supervisors called an emergency meeting this morning to respond to the lawsuit filed against them and the … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors has scheduled an extra meeting for Monday, May 1 at 9:30 a.m. The only agenda item for the meeting is “Board discussion and direction to litigation counsel and authorization to defend District officials sued in official capacities.” At the Board’s meeting earlier this week, they officially voided … Read more
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is “puzzled” by Disney Parks & Resorts naming Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in their new lawsuit. Ashley Moody Responds to Disney Suing DeSantis Although Governor DeSantis signed legislation into law that changed Reedy Creek Improvement District and appointed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s Board of Supervisors, Moody said during … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to Disney Parks & Resorts suing him and his Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors over their voiding Disney’s Development Agreement with the old Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. During a press conference in Jerusalem, part of his “international trade mission,” DeSantis said, “I don’t think the … Read more
In a new video shared on Facebook, Chris and Hannah Martin, owners of “Sparkling Dreamers”, have disclosed more information about their ban from Disney Parks amidst an ongoing lawsuit filed by the Walt Disney Company. While operating as “The Secret Dis Group, LLC” and later “Sparkling Dreamers,” the couple sold everything from face masks with … Read more
The lawsuit against Walt Disney World filed by two Annual Passholders over the Park Pass reservation system could be dismissed because the plaintiffs wish to remain anonymous. The lawsuit, filed in October in U.S. District Court’s Orlando division, was brought on by two anonymous passholders known only in the filing as “M.P.” of Orange County … Read more
Mention Disney Genie and Genie+ to most Disney fans and you’ll get a long dissertation on how much they hate the relatively new system. Now, a California-based theme park firm also has an issue with it as well; however, this is more legal in nature. On December 2, 2022, Agile Journey LLC filed a lawsuit … Read more
A pair of Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are suing the resort over its Park Pass reservation system, according to Florida Politics‘ Gabrielle Russon. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court’s Orlando division, was brought on by two anonymous passholders, known only in the filing as “M.P.” of Orange County and “E.K.” of Palm … Read more