Former Republican Governors & Representatives File Motion Supporting Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis

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Several former Republican officials have filed a motion to support Disney in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The filing is an amicus curiae brief, a type of filing from parties who are not involved in the case but provide information and expertise. The Reporters Committee for … Read more

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Files Motion Supporting Disney’s Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis

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The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press made a filing in support of Disney in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the CFTOD Board. Reporters Committee Motion The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a non-profit based in Washington D.C. It provides legal assistance to journalists in support of First … Read more

Disney Suggests Mediation in Federal Lawsuit and DeSantis Refuses, Barrel Bridge Removed From Tom Sawyer Island, & More: Daily Recap (7/3/23)

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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, July 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Suggests Mediation in Federal Lawsuit, DeSantis Does Not Believe Mediation ‘Would Be Productive’

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According to a recent court filing in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors, Disney suggested the groups seek mediation instead of going to trial. But DeSantis’ legal team rejected the idea. In the filing, Disney said that “early mediation may be beneficial in this … Read more

Governor DeSantis Requests Post-Presidential Election Court Date in Disney Lawsuit

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The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are asking for two different court dates in Disney’s lawsuit against DeSantis. Political journalist Mary Ellen Klas shared a screenshot of the court scheduling briefing for the lawsuit. While Disney is asking for a court date in July 2024, DeSantis is asking for an August 2025 … Read more

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

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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

VIDEO: Nazis Wave Swastikas & DeSantis 2024 Flags, Yell ‘White Power’ Outside Walt Disney World Entrance

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TikTok user @lenniequest shared a video today of a small group of people at the Walt Disney World Resort entrance near Disney Springs waving Nazi swastika flags and DeSantis 2024 flags. At least one person with a megaphone can be heard yelling “white power” in the video. This is around the intersection of Hotel Plaza … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Governor DeSantis’ Oversight Board

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The Walt Disney Company is asking a judge to dismiss or stay the lawsuit by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors, Deadline reports. Disney filed a motion in Florida state court in Orange County to declare the CFTOD Board’s state lawsuit “moot.” The motion states that Florida law requires the court to … 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

Governor DeSantis Signs Land Use Bill Into Law, Voiding Disney & Reedy Creek Development Agreement

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed SB 1604 into law, including the amendment voiding Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District’s Development Agreement. The bill was introduced into the Florida Senate, and passed there 27-13. It passed the Florida House 75-34. Governor DeSantis signed it into law this afternoon, with no press conference. Here is the … Read more

Governor DeSantis & CFTOD Board Served Summons in Disney Lawsuit

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors have been served a summons for the federal lawsuit Disney Parks & Resorts filed against them. The summons for DeSantis was issued on April 27, while the summons for the Board was issued on May 1. An answer is required … Read more

Governor DeSantis Says Disney is ‘Putting Their Thumb in the Eye of Voters,’ Florida Legislature Will Pass Bill Revoking Reedy Creek Agreement

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During a “law and order” session today to sign various bills into law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also commented on his ongoing war with Walt Disney World. Governor DeSantis said that Disney is acting “like they have the ability to veto” and said, “It is basically putting their thumb in the eye of the voters.” … Read more

Florida Attorney General ‘Puzzled’ By Disney Naming Governor DeSantis in Lawsuit, Claims It’s To ‘Shut Him Up’

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is “puzzled” by Disney Parks & Resorts naming Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in their new lawsuit. Ashley Moody Responds to Disney Suing DeSantis Although Governor DeSantis signed legislation into law that changed Reedy Creek Improvement District and appointed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s Board of Supervisors, Moody said during … Read more

Governor DeSantis Says Disney Lawsuit Doesn’t Have Merit and is ‘Political’

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to Disney Parks & Resorts suing him and his Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors over their voiding Disney’s Development Agreement with the old Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. During a press conference in Jerusalem, part of his “international trade mission,” DeSantis said, “I don’t think the … Read more

DeSantis’ Office Responds to Walt Disney World Lawsuit

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Florida Governor DeSantis’ Communications Director Taryn Fenske has released a statement responding to Disney suing the governor and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. “We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges not held by other businesses in the state,” … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Suing Governor DeSantis and District Board

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Walt Disney World is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors he appointed. Disney Files Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis & CFTOD Board Disney names DeSantis, Meredith Ivey (Acting Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity), Martin Garcia (Board Chair), and Board members Michael Sasso, Brian Aungst, … Read more