In a recent interview with the President and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commented on the two still ongoing court cases with The Walt Disney Company, saying he believes he has “won the battle.” DeSantis Claims to Have ‘Won the Battle Against Disney’ DeSantis addressed the Florida Parental … Read more
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
More than 30 employees have resigned from Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District due to an “uncomfortable,” “stressful,” and “toxic” work environment, according to a report by Jason Garcia for Seeking Rents. Garcia interviewed former employees and obtained several exit surveys that paint a bleak picture of the behind-the-scenes operations of the current … Read more
The judge has extended the deadline for Disney to file their response to Florida Governor Ron Desantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s latest motions to dismiss their federal case. DeSantis and the District filed their new motions on the deadline to file after Disney updated their federal lawsuit. Disney changed some of their … Read more
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
In a leaked email from an anonymous source, it was revealed that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has already ended the Walt Disney World Annual Pass program for their employees with no prior notice. CFTOD Board Ends Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefit With No Notice Our source detailed that this change affects retired … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a variety of potential changes coming down the pipeline for Walt Disney World through legal changes via the newly established Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board. DeSantis claimed the “11th hour” agreement created by the Reedy Creek Improvement District was full of “a plethora of legal infirmities that render them … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board’s new “Superior Authority” resolution to undo Reedy Creek and Disney’s final agreements may not be effective, experts told Orlando Business Journal. Resolution No. 639 will be introduced at April 19 meeting. It intends to add a new section to the RCID Land Development Regulations: section 7-20.13. This section … Read more