Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss Case Filed by DeSantis’ Oversight Board, Disney+ Release Dates Announced for ‘Loki’ and ‘Echo,’ & More: Daily Recap (5/16/23)

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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 16, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Bloody Fist Fight Breaks Out at Magic Kingdom, Former CEO Bob Chapek Named in New Disney+ Lawsuit, & More: Daily Recap (5/15/23)

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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, May 15, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Poll Shows Americans Favor Disney in Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Split on Who Behaved ‘Appropriately’

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Yahoo News and YouGov conducted a joint poll of 1,584 U.S. adults from May 5 to 8 regarding the feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. Disney vs. DeSantis Poll Yahoo News and YouGov asked adults the following: “Last year, Disney publicly criticized a Florida law that bans discussion of sexual … Read more

Disney Filing Warns Investors That Florida Legislature is Negatively Impacting Their Business

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The Walt Disney Company reported in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that Florida is a potential threat to their business. Florida Threatening Disney Business After releasing their quarter two earnings report on Wednesday, The Walt Disney Company stated in their filing with the SEC that the recent actions by Florida … Read more

Eat to the Beat Dining Packages Go on Sale July 6, World Celebration & Journey of Water Construction Progresses, and More: Daily Recap (5/11/23)

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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 Thursday, May 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Federal Judge in Disney-DeSantis Lawsuit Recuses Himself, New Arbiter Will Preside

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Martin Fitzpatrick has recused himself from the lawsuit Walt Disney Parks & Resorts filed Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his personally-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board. Fitzpatrick stated he is related “in the third degree” to someone employed by one of the parties, and sought to avoid any potential … Read more

GOP-Proposed Florida Timeshare Valuation Bill Would Give Large Tax Breaks to Disney, Among Others

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As reported by the Orlando Business Journal this morning, a Florida bill sponsored by Representative Randy Fine (Republican — Palm Bay) would redefine the way timeshare properties are valued in the state, consequently allowing the potential for massive tax breaks to entities in the state such as Walt Disney World, Hilton Grand Vacations, Marriott Vacations … Read more

North Carolina Senator Introduces ‘Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act’ Inviting Disney to the Tar Heel State

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Amidst the rising and continued tension between Walt Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, North Carolina state senator Michael Garrett has introduced Senate Bill 594, “Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act,” which invites Disney to the Tar Heel State and, ultimately, paves the way for any major new theme park to stake its claim in the … Read more

Reedy Creek Determines ‘No Records Exist’ for Florida Attorney General’s Probe into Disney Power Agreements

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According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District) found that “no records exist” regarding a public records request made on March 30 by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. An additional request from the Sentinel itself produced the same results. The Attorney General requested the … Read more

DeSantis Plans to Impose Tolls and Taxes at Walt Disney World, 3 New Star Wars Movies Announced, & More: Daily Recap (4/7/23)

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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, April 7, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

CEO Bob Iger Accuses DeSantis of Punishing Disney for Free Speech

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Addressing the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) situation in Florida during today’s shareholders’ meeting, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said the company was exercising their right to free speech and Governor DeSantis is now retaliating against them. Iger Accuses DeSantis of Punishing Disney for Free Speech Iger said, “We love the state of … Read more

Disney Parks Lake Nona Headquarters Project Passes Development Review Committee with Unanimous Vote

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Disney’s Lake Nona Headquarters Project has been approved unanimously by the Development Review Committee. Lake Nona Headquarters Project The vote was held on March 9 and was known as the Lake Nona Parcel 20A Office Complex. The project passed through the Development Review Committee with a unanimous vote of 5-0 by its members. The site … Read more

FDOT Cancels Plans for Interstate Ramp to Disney Springs

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FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) has chosen to cancel the planned onramp to cross over the interstate to gain entrance to the Disney Springs area in favor of another option to route traffic and hopefully alleviate some of the congestion in the area and on I-4. With more than 58 million visitors to the Walt … Read more

UPDATE: New Proposal Aims to Create State Board to Run Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney to Pay Debts

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A new proposal by the Florida legislature would create a state board to run Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District but ensure Disney pays all its debts. Osceola County posted this notice of legislation today: Notice is hereby given of intent to seek legislation before the Florida Legislature, during a regular, extended, or special session, of … Read more

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

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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

CEO Bob Chapek Thanks Cast Members For Successful Second Quarter of 2022

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CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek sent a memo to Cast Members after yesterday’s earning call congratulating and thanking them for a successful second quarter of 2022. The company made $19.2 billion in revenue, with $6.7 billion coming directly from Disney Parks. The memo addresses the six Academy Awards Disney won this year, … Read more