Full Text Revealed of Bill to Repeal DeSantis Takeover of Reedy Creek Improvement District

Last week, we learned that Florida State Senator Linda Stewart was 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). The full text of the bill has now been released. New Bill … Read more

Florida Senate Passes Bill for State Inspections of Walt Disney World Monorails, Peyton Manning & Phil Simms Ride in Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom & More: Daily Recap (5/2/23)

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 Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Florida Senate Passes Bill for State Inspections of Walt Disney World Monorails

The Florida Senate has passed SB 1250 with an amendment allowing the Florida Department of Transportation to inspect the Walt Disney World Monorail system. SB 1250 SB 1250 passed 26-14. It will next go to the Florida House of Representatives. If the House passes it, Governor DeSantis is expected to sign it into law. The … Read more

Florida Senate Committee Advances Plan for State Inspections of Walt Disney World Monorails

A Florida Senate committee advanced the plan for state inspections of the Walt Disney World Monorail system, Orlando Sentinel reports. Republican Senator Nick DiCeglie filed the amendment to require state inspections for the Walt Disney World Monorails. The amendment, added to SB 1250 regarding the Florida Department of Transportation, states the “department shall adopt by rule minimum … Read more

Florida Lawmakers Now Working to Reverse Dissolution of Reedy Creek Improvement District

Reedy Creek Improvement District sign

Florida lawmakers are now working to reverse the decision to dissolve Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, Financial Times reports. The self-described purpose of the Reedy Creek Improvement District is “to support and administer certain aspects of the economic development and tourism within District boundaries.” The creation of the district in 1967 meant Walt … Read more

Experts Claim Plans to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District Could Negate Statute Requiring Local Vote, Terms May Change Before Law Goes Into Effect

With Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives voting to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District this week, Disney will likely take to the courts to stop the law from being enacted. But the company’s efforts may be further complicated due to language in the bill, according to the Orlando Business Journal‘s Richard Bilbao. Bilbao writes … Read more

Disney Catches Housekeepers Stealing From Guests, Salt & Straw Opens at Disney Springs, Florida Senate Votes to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District, and More: Daily Recap (4/20/22)

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, April 20, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Bill to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District Passes Florida Senate

Cinderella Castle with 50th anniversary decorations

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Florida senate has passed the bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District 23-16. Governor Ron DeSantis has been targeting Disney and their “special privileges” ever since they took a hard stance against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The self-described purpose of the Reedy Creek Improvement District is “to support … Read more