The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger was named one of Time’s most influential people of 2023 and sat down for an interview with the magazine. During the interview, Time asked Iger about Disney’s ongoing feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, sparked by Disney’s denouncement of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill last year. Time … Read more
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
After his office released a statement, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responded directly to the news of Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District’s last-minute agreements before the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board took over, CNN reports. DeSantis said during a book tour event in Smyrna, Georgia, on Thursday, “There’s a lot of little back-and-forths going … Read more
The Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis has released a statement regarding yesterday’s Reedy Creek Improvement District news. With the Florida State Government taking control of the district imminently, a meeting was held yesterday to finalize agreements between the Reedy Creek Improvement District and Disney. Now, the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight board is accusing … Read more
One of the appointees selected by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to sit on the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board — which is taking over Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District — has called homosexuality “evil” and spread a conspiracy theory that tap water could make people gay. A CNN KFile review uncovered several … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wrote an article published in the Wall Street Journal titled “Why I Stood Up to Disney.” A few days ago, DeSantis signed the bill into law that allows the Florida government to take over Reedy Creek Improvement District, a retaliation against The Walt Disney Company after CEO Bob Chapek publically denounced … Read more
Bob Chapek, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, complained to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about having to get involved in the controversy surrounding the Parental Rights in Education bill, a.k.a. the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. DeSantis wrote about Chapek calling him in his new memoir “The Courage to be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for American … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Reedy Creek Fire Station this morning and signed the legislation for the government to take over Reedy Creek Improvement District into law. DeSantis declared that the “corporate kingdom will come to an end” and there was a “new sheriff in town.” He doubled down on the … Read more
A bill for the Florida government to take control of Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District is in the works, Governor Ron DeSantis says. A spokesperson for the governor’s office said on Tuesday night that DeSantis is expecting a special session next week that would cover the Reedy Creek issue. “We’re not going to … Read more
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
According to the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ), the Reedy Creek Lawsuit, which was filed against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis & various state agencies, may be moving forward. The OBJ states that an “‘unopposed motion to change venue was filed Dec. 7 by attorney William J. Sanchez of Miami-based William J. Sanchez & Associates PA, who … Read more
After reports that some Florida lawmakers are working to compromise with Disney regarding the Reedy Creek Improvement District rather than dissolve the district, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis denies that there will be a “U-turn” on the decision. The self-described purpose of the Reedy Creek Improvement District is “to support and administer certain aspects of the … Read more
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
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, November 30, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Shared on his Twitter account, DeSantis made an appearance on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight, where he responded to Bob Iger’s recent town hall meeting. At the town hall, CEO Bob Iger spoke about Disney’s ongoing feud with the state of Florida. When questioned at the recent Town Hall meeting about the controversial “Parental Rights … Read more
The lawsuit previously filed against Governor Ron DeSantis over the dissolution of Reedy Creek Improvement District has been refiled after a federal judge dismissed it, Orlando Business Journal reports. DeSantis recently signed a law that will lead to the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Walt Disney World currently runs the district. It is set to … Read more