Disney and CFTOD Reach Settlement in State Lawsuit & More: Daily Recap (3/27/24)

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Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Issues New Statements Following Dismissal of Disney’s First Amendment Federal Lawsuit

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Following the dismissal of Disney’s First Amendment federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), the District’s Board has now issued its own statements in response to the ruling. Oversight District Issues Statement on Disney Lawsuit Dismissal After the ruling was passed down, Disney issued a statement saying … Read more

Disney Issues Statement Following Dismissal of First Amendment Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Will Appeal Decision in Court

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The Walt Disney Company has released a new statement following the dismissal of its First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Oversight District Board. Disney Issues Statement Over Lawsuit Dismissal In the statement, shared with Variety this afternoon, Disney indicates that the company plans to appeal the decision to the … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Oversight District Dismissed

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Disney’s federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has been dismissed by United States District Judge Allen Winsor. Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed In the suit’s conclusion, Winsor gave a judgment that: This case was resolved on motions to dismiss. Plaintiff’s claims against the Governor and the … Read more

Reedy Creek Fire Department Reveals New Name One Year After Governor DeSantis Takeover

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Almost a year after the Reedy Creek Improvement District was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and Governor DeSantis appointed his own Board of Supervisors, the Reedy Creek Fire Department has revealed a new name: the District Fire Department. Megan Mellado with WESH shared a photo from the unveiling ceremony on Thursday morning. A … Read more

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Animatronics to Have Physical Faces, Cast Member Looks for Parents of Child Who Attacks Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, & More: Daily Recap (1/17/24)

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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 Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Bill to Restore Reedy Creek Improvement District Filed in Florida Senate

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Florida Senator Linda Stewart (D) has filed her bill to restore Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) in the Florida Senate. Bill to Restore Reedy Creek The bill SB 1650. Here is the description: Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Orange and Osceola Counties; Repealing provisions which established the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District; reviving, … Read more

Elderly Couple Assaults Woman Over Magic Kingdom Parade Spot, NEW Fig-clair Figment Munchlings Plush Coming to the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, & More: Daily Recap (1/10/24)

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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 Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Florida House Speaker Won’t Consider Changes to Former Reedy Creek Improvement District

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A new report from the Orlando Business Journal says that Florida House of Representatives Speaker Paul Renner (R-Palm Coast) will not consider any changes this year to the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). Florida House Speaker Won’t Consider Changes to Reedy Creek Improvement District … Read more

NEW Haunted Mansion Collection from Tokyo Disney Resort Includes Plush Raven, Cast Member Cape; Woman Dead, Three Injured in Two Hit-and-Runs Near Disneyland; & More: Daily Recap (1/6/24)

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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, January 6, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Seeks Information About Disney ‘Controlling’ RCID

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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) lawyers updated a previous notice of deposition to include more questions about Disney’s connection to the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). CFTOD Updates Deposition with More Questions About Disney and RCID The notice is part of the District’s state lawsuit against Disney over the company’s final Development Agreements with … Read more

Bill to Restore Reedy Creek Improvement District Advanced by Orange County Delegation

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At a Friday morning meeting, Orange County, Florida lawmakers advanced Senator Linda Stewart’s bill that hopes to restore the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Stewart’s bill was first revealed in November. The delegation had a meeting later that month but could not meet a quorum to advance the bill because four lawmakers were not in attendance … Read more

Florida Lawmakers Meeting Again About Proposed Bill to Restore Reedy Creek Improvement District

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Florida state lawmakers are meeting again Friday morning to discuss Senator Linda Stewart’s proposed bill to restore Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), WFTV 9 reports. The bill would effectively reverse Governor Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the District. The lawmakers last held a legislative delegation in Orange County in November, but three Republicans and one … Read more

REAL LIFE TOWER OF TERROR: Florida Man Sues Former Reedy Creek Improvement District After Disney Elevator Falls Several Stories

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A Florida man is suing Reedy Creek Improvement District over an alleged faulty elevator ride in Disney Springs that he claims left him with bodily injuries. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was dissolved in June of 2023, after the incident occurred. It has since been replaced with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Florida Man … Read more

DeSantis’ Attorneys Say It Doesn’t Matter if Florida Retaliated Against Disney Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Opposition as Federal Hearings Begin

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In their latest motion to dismiss Disney’s federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board as hearings begin, attorneys for DeSantis are arguing that it doesn’t matter if the state of Florida acted in retaliation against Disney. Court Hearings Begin for Disney vs. DeSantis Court hearings in … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Calls on Florida Legislature to Make More ‘Reforms’ at Walt Disney World

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Wednesday’s Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors meeting was almost completely dedicated to discussing “historical issues” with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. The Board concluded that Governor DeSantis taking over the District was necessary. The meeting package available on the District’s website includes this conclusion of the report: As the foregoing analysis … Read more