According to some public records, six new construction permits have been filed for the same area located behind Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World. New Magic Kingdom Construction Permits The six new construction permits were all filed on the same day and list the same address of “1700 Floridian Way, Bay Lake, FL.” This … Read more
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued another fire weather watch for Orange County, which is home to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Fire Weather Watch The latest Orange County fire weather watch has been posted today for Monday, March 17, from afternoon through 7 pm. A fire watch means the current weather … Read more
Disney has released a huge wave of new construction permits, with 15 new Notice of Commencement filings released today for areas all across Walt Disney World. New Construction Permits The 15 new permits were all filed today with the Orange County Register. All of the permits list Buena Vista Construction Company, also known as Disney’s … Read more
The Orange County Commissioners approved Disney’s affordable housing project, which means that construction can now move forward. Disney’s Affordable Housing Project Approved Disney announced the affordable housing project in April 2022. They earmarked 80 acres of land for development in the Horizon West area on Hartzog Road in Orange County, Florida. In September of this year, the … Read more
A new court ruling in favor of Walt Disney World could potentially rake in millions in property tax refunds from Orange County Public Schools. Walt Disney World Property Tax Refund Decision The decision in Disney’s favor was handed down on Monday, September 23 by Judge Thomas W. Turner after an eight-year-long legal battle over Disney’s … Read more
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado watch on Wednesday morning for Central Florida, including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Tornado Watch The tornado watch began in early morning and is valid until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. There is a possibility of tornadoes, hail, and wind gusts up … Read more
During a public hearing on March 26, Walt Disney World’s plans to develop affordable housing in Central Florida were approved, according to WDWMagic, paving the way for the next step in the overall approval process. Walt Disney World Affordable Housing Project Approved The project was approved by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, passing … Read more
After originally filing their petition for a street name in 2022, Universal has shared that the street sign for Epic Boulevard has been installed on the roadway leading to Epic Universe Epic Boulevard Street Sign The image was originally shared on the UO Team Life Instagram account, with the caption, “Well, well, well… What do … Read more
A tornado watch has been issued for much of Central Florida by The National Weather Service, including Orange County, where Walt Disney World is located, ahead of expected severe weather this evening. Tornado Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World Area The watch is in effect from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. EST on January … Read more
Orange County, Florida has approved the creation of a special taxing district for Universal Orlando Resort that will help fund the Sunshine Corridor, bringing a SunRail station to the Orange County Convention Center near Epic Universe. Universal’s Community Development District Orlando Business Journal shared that the commissioners voted unanimously for the creation of the Shingle … Read more
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
According to recent court minutes documented for the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board (CFTOD) countersuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, a hearing date has been set for 2 p.m. on Friday, July 14. This scheduled proceeding is slated to last one hour, and will be held in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit for … Read more
U.S. Magistrate Judge Martin Fitzpatrick has recused himself from the lawsuit Walt Disney Parks & Resorts filed Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his personally-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board. Fitzpatrick stated he is related “in the third degree” to someone employed by one of the parties, and sought to avoid any potential … Read more
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District) found that “no records exist” regarding a public records request made on March 30 by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. An additional request from the Sentinel itself produced the same results. The Attorney General requested the … Read more
In light of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s desire to lawyer up against Disney, we looked over the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and the Developer’s Agreement from the February 8 Reedy Creek meeting. With the Florida State Government taking control of the district imminently, a meeting was held to finalize agreements between the Reedy … Read more
Three Orange County deputies resigned according to reports last month after a sex scandal that revealed at least two of them had engaged in sex at Walt Disney World while on duty. A Crimeline tip last spring led to the six-month investigation. The 51-page report from the sheriff’s office reveals deputies Skyelar Miller and Angel … Read more