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Disney Asks Judge to Deny DeSantis and CFTOD’s Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit, Says Florida Governor and His Allies ‘Are Engaged in An Ongoing Constitutional Mutiny’

October 30, 2023 Brit Tuttle

Mickey and Minnie Fab 50 statues in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

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

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Countersuit

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 Dylan Kennedy Grey

The back of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom with sunlight across it

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) filed a motion to dismiss with the Orange County court today, October 18, 2023, against Disney’s countersuit. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Countersuit In August, Walt Disney World responded to CFTOD’s lawsuit in a 55-page filing, denying the District Board’s claims and countersuing … Read more

Boat Transportation Connecting Select Walt Disney World Resorts Resuming, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to EPCOT, & More: Daily Recap (9/29/23)

September 29, 2023 Brit Tuttle

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, September 29, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Governor DeSantis & CFTOD Board File Motions to Dismiss Disney Federal Lawsuit

September 29, 2023 Shannen Ace

Governor Ron DeSantis - Reedy Creek Improvement District

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors have filed new motions to dismiss Walt Disney World’s federal lawsuit against them. DeSantis had previously filed a motion to dismiss and claimed he had immunity. Motions to Dismiss The new motions come on the deadline to file after Disney … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney’s Countersuit, Says Disney ‘Has Unclean Hands’

September 7, 2023 Brit Tuttle

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has filed a new motion to dismiss Disney’s countersuit in state court, as well as an additional document that claims the company has “unclean hands.” Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney’s Countersuit In this new motion, CFTOD claims Disney’s counterclaims “fail as a matter … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Claims Immunity Again in Disney Lawsuit, ‘Welcomes Disney’s Surrender’

August 10, 2023August 9, 2023 Brit Tuttle

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replied to the motion to dismiss Disney’s ongoing lawsuit against him, citing that Disney does not have the standing to sue, and again claims that he is entitled to immunity from suit. Ron DeSantis Claims Sovereign and Legislative Immunity Attorneys for DeSantis state in the reply that neither the governor … Read more

Disney Opposes DeSantis Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit, Claims Governor ‘Seeks to Evade Responsibility for His Actions’

July 26, 2023 Brit Tuttle

Disney has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ motion to dismiss their ongoing lawsuit that was filed last month, citing that DeSantis “seeks to evade responsibility for his actions.” Disney Responds to Attempts for Lawsuit Dismissal In the opposition, attorneys for Disney say the Governor’s pursuit for a dismissal asserts their previously held belief that … Read more

Ron DeSantis Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Suit, Jamie Lee Curtis, Owen Wilson, & LaKeith Stanfield Work at Haunted Mansion in Disneyland, and More: Daily Recap (6/26/23)

June 26, 2023 Brit Tuttle

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 Moday, June 26, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

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

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 Brit Tuttle

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