Disney Officially Drops Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis, Ending Long-Running Legal Battle

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Disney officially dropped their federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after they and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District successfully created a new development agreement. Disney Drops Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis According to Associated Press, Disney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss their lawsuit on Thursday after the District’s Board of Supervisors approved … Read more

Disney Asks Judge to Deny DeSantis and CFTOD’s Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit, Says Florida Governor and His Allies ‘Are Engaged in An Ongoing Constitutional Mutiny’

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After being granted a deadline extension to file their response to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s (CFTOD) motion to dismiss their federal case, The Walt Disney Company has responded to both motions, accusing the parties of taking part in “ongoing constitutional mutiny” and asks the judge to reject the … Read more

Disney Files Motion to Delay State Hearing After Claiming Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Is ‘Dodging Its Obligations’ to Produce Documents

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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

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Countersuit

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The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) filed a motion to dismiss with the Orange County court today, October 18, 2023, against Disney’s countersuit. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Countersuit In August, Walt Disney World responded to CFTOD’s lawsuit in a 55-page filing, denying the District Board’s claims and countersuing … Read more

Disney Paying on Both Sides of DeSantis Battle as Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Expects Millions in Legal Expenses

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is expecting to spend millions of dollars in legal expenses in the near future as Disney’s ongoing legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues, and Disney is footing both sides of the bill, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Disney to Pay Both Sides of Legal Battle with CFTOD … Read more

DeSantis Claims Disney Has Vowed to ‘Wage a Jihad’ Against Florida Bill

In a recent exclusive interview with The American Conservative, Ron DeSantis proclaimed that Disney has vowed to “wage a jihad” against the Parental Rights in Education Act. DeSantis Interview Ron DeSantis recently interviewed with The American Conservative, explaining his reasoning and opinions behind his current feud with The Walt Disney Company. He focused largely on … Read more

Governor DeSantis Orders Criminal Investigation Into Former Reedy Creek Improvement District Board’s Agreements with Disney

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially ordered an investigation into potential civil and criminal violations of the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District Board of Supervisors. DeSantis Launches Investigation Into RCID The Executive Office of the Governor shared the following letter from Governor DeSantis to Melinda Miguel, Chief Inspector General of the State of Florida outlining … Read more

Florida Governor Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Local Governments From Issuing “Vaccine Passports”

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As he indicated he would do, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an Executive Order prohibiting Florida-issued “vaccine passports.” The Biden administration has been discussing vaccine passports or credentials as a way for Americans to prove their vaccination record. Feeling that this possibility would create a vaccine mandate, Governor DeSantis signed his Executive Order, which … Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis Extends Thanks to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Executives for Theme Park Roundtable Conference

Following yesterday’s “One Goal, One Florida” theme park roundtable, Governor Ron DeSantis thanked both Universal Orlando Resort and the Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jackie Swisher for their participation. Governor DeSantis said it was “great to be at” Universal Orlando, who hosted the roundtable. Universal provided a surprise appearance by Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker … Read more