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

June 13, 2024

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

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 to Record Deposition With CFTOD’s Glen Gilzean for Ongoing Legal Battle

February 20, 2024

Disney has announced they will film a deposition with Glen Gilzean, the CEO of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, regarding the ongoing legal battle in the state of Florida. Disney to Record Deposition with Glen Gilzean The deposition will take place on April 9, 2024 at the offices of O’Melveny & Myers LLP, according … Read more

Proposed Bill Seeks to Repeal DeSantis’ Takeover of Former Reedy Creek Improvement District

November 22, 2023

Florida State Senator Linda Stewart is preparing to file a bill seeking to repeal Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which was replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), per the Orlando Sentinel. Proposed Bill to Undo DeSantis Takeover According to Stewart, CFTOD has “been plagued … 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’

October 30, 2023

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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

October 26, 2023

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

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

The back of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom with sunlight across it

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

September 1, 2023

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

Orlando Added to State of Emergency Order, Hurricane Idalia Expected to Reach Category 3

August 29, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added Orlando (via Orange and Osceola counties) to his State of Emergency order ahead of Hurricane Idalia hitting the state this week, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Hurricane Idalia State of Emergency Declared for Orlando While Orlando isn’t expected to bear the brunt of the storm’s effects, public schools in … Read more

College Program Cast Member Fired After Viral TikTok Captures Guest Altercation, CFTOD Board Removes Walt Disney World Pass Benefits for Employees, & More: Daily Recap (8/21/23)

August 21, 2023

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, August 21, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New Report Suggests Apple Takeover of Disney is Possible, Florida Man Steals Keys From Stroller at EPCOT and Takes Vehicle, & More: Daily Recap (8/9/23)

August 9, 2023

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 Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Claims Immunity Again in Disney Lawsuit, ‘Welcomes Disney’s Surrender’

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replied to the motion to dismiss Disney’s ongoing lawsuit against him, citing that Disney does not have the standing to sue, and again claims that he is entitled to immunity from suit. Ron DeSantis Claims Sovereign and Legislative Immunity Attorneys for DeSantis state in the reply that neither the governor … Read more

BREAKING: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Files Motion to Dismiss Disney’s Federal Lawsuit

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a Motion to Dismiss the federal lawsuit that The Walt Disney Company has filed against him. In the motion, attorneys for DeSantis asks the Court to “dismiss the amended complaint, or at minimum, dismiss all claims against the State Defendants,” and provides three main arguments for dismissing the suit. … Read more

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

May 15, 2023

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

January 28, 2025April 3, 2023

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”

April 2, 2021

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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

August 27, 2020

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