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

Disney Issues Statement Following Dismissal of First Amendment Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Will Appeal Decision in Court

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The Walt Disney Company has released a new statement following the dismissal of its First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Oversight District Board. Disney Issues Statement Over Lawsuit Dismissal In the statement, shared with Variety this afternoon, Disney indicates that the company plans to appeal the decision to the … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Oversight District Dismissed

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

Disney’s federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has been dismissed by United States District Judge Allen Winsor. Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed In the suit’s conclusion, Winsor gave a judgment that: This case was resolved on motions to dismiss. Plaintiff’s claims against the Governor and the … Read more

CFTOD Calls Disney & Reedy Creek Relationship ‘Corporate Cronyism’, Says Lawsuit is ‘Repugnant Publicity Stunt’

In a meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District held today, board chairman Martin Garcia took several minutes at the end of the public session to lambast Disney over its relationship with what was formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as well as its lawsuits against Governor Ron DeSantis and the CFTOD … Read more

Disney Opposes DeSantis Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit, Claims Governor ‘Seeks to Evade Responsibility for His Actions’

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

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