Disney Requests Delay in CFTOD Court Hearing, Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea Gets Opening Date, & More : Daily Recap (10/26/23)

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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, October 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Files Motion to Delay State Hearing After Claiming Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Is ‘Dodging Its Obligations’ to Produce Documents

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Disney has filed a motion for a 75-day continuance in their state trial versus the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District because the District has not produced vital discovery. Disney’s Motion of Continuance in Trial Against Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Disney says the District “has been dodging its obligations to produce concededly relevant discovery while … Read more

Woman Suing Disney After Falling Off 3-Foot-Drop on Test Track at EPCOT

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An Orange County woman is suing Disney after she said she fell and hurt herself during a ride evacuation at Test Track this year. Karen Imbrogno filed the lawsuit against the theme park company this week and is seeking more than $50,000. According to her complaint, Imbrogno was at EPCOT on St. Patrick’s Day and … Read more

Couple Files Lawsuit Against Disney Parks & Resorts for ‘Painful Wedgie,’ Reflecting on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser After Its Permanent Closure, & More: Daily Recap (9/30/23)

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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 Saturday, September 30, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Couple Files Lawsuit Against Walt Disney Parks & Resorts for ‘Painful Wedgie’ Suffered at Typhoon Lagoon

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A lawsuit filed in Orange County, FL alleges that Walt Disney World Resort fails “to warn [guests] of the inherent dangers presented” on the Humunga Kowabunga waterslide at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, a shortcoming that resulted in one guest’s “severe and permanent” injuries. The complaint filed by Emma and Edward McGuinness against Walt Disney Parks and … Read more

Charter Communications Sued by Spectrum Customer Over Disney Channels Blackout

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A Florida Spectrum customer has sued Spectrum’s parent company, Charter Communications, after a disagreement between the company and Disney led to a blackout of ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels on Labor Day weekend. Charter Communications Sued “Spectrum pulled the plug on college football and then blamed Mickey Mouse,” reads the class action lawsuit filed … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Seeks Stay in Disney’s Federal Lawsuit

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The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has filed a new 2-page document in the federal lawsuit Walt Disney World filed against them and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hoping the judge will stay the case. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Seeks Stay The Notice of Supplemental Authority argues that Disney’s recent countersuit in the state … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Countersues CFTOD Board for Breach of Contract, Florida Constitution Violations

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In addition to their federal lawsuit against Governor DeSantis and his appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, Walt Disney World is now countersuing the Board at the state level. After Disney filed their original federal lawsuit, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board filed a counter state lawsuit. Walt Disney World has now … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Looking to Bypass Disney Lawsuit with Early Judgement

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The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board has filed a new motion for summary judgement in its state lawsuit against Walt Disney World, hoping to gain a pre-trial win, according to Orlando Business Journal. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion for Summary Judgement Against Disney Disney originally filed a federal lawsuit against the Board … Read more

DeSantis Urges Disney to Drop Lawsuit Against Him, More Cast Member Previews for Journey of Water Inspired by Moana Announced, & More: Daily Recap (8/14/23)

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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, August 14, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Ron DeSantis Says He Has ‘Moved On’ and Urges Disney to Drop Lawsuit Against Him

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In an interview with CNBC that will be aired at 7 p.m. ET later tonight (August 14), Governor Ron DeSantis says he has “moved on” from his battles with The Walt Disney Company and wants the whole issue to be dropped. DeSantis to Disney: ‘Drop the Lawsuit’ Speaking with Brian Sullivan, the Florida Governor urged … Read more

81-Year-Old Las Vegas Man Sues Over Alleged Security Dog Attack at Disneyland

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In a civil lawsuit reported by the OC Register, an 81-year-old man is seeking restitution for physical wounds, emotional distress, and medical care bills after he allegedly suffered major injury from a Disneyland Resort security dog. Security Dog Attack at Disneyland The Register offered an overall summary of the situation: Paul Perez, of Las Vegas, … Read more

Lawsuit Filed After Man Falls in Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom

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A lawsuit was recently filed against Disney after a man allegedly fell while trying to board the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Alleged Haunted Mansion Injury The lawsuit was filed in Orange County, Florida last month by plaintiff Billy Williams. Williams alleges that in April 2022, he was at Walt Disney … Read more

Woman Stuck Between Walt Disney World Monorail Doors Now Suing for Injuries, ‘Cast Members Did Not Help in Any Way’

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A woman is suing Disney after she says the monorail doors malfunctioned without any warning and shut on her, trapping her and requiring other guests to intervene to free her. The incident happened March 24, the woman said in her new Orange County Circuit Court lawsuit filed in July. Rebecca Vanturini was in “excruciating pain … Read more

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