Three Rides at Hollywood Studios Fail to Open With the Park, Disney Refuses to Edit Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for Release in Saudi Arabia, and More: Daily Recap (4/26/22)

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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 Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Reedy Creek Firefighters Association Concerned About Possible Benefit Loss from District Dissolution

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Reedy Creek Firefighters Association President Jon Shirey expressed concern to the Orlando Sentinel that current and retiree firefighters could lose benefits if the Reedy Creek Improvement District dissolves. According to Shirey, lifelong health insurance and lifetime Disney passes could be at risk if the dissolution goes through. However, Shirey noted that both Florida Governor Ron … Read more

Bond Contracts May Protect Reedy Creek Improvement District From Governor DeSantis’ Dissolution Effort

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In a piece for Bloomberg Law, Orange County Local Government Attorney Jacob Schumer claims the Reedy Creek Improvement District can not be dissolved, at least not until October 2029, due to language in the contracts of previously issued bonds. Schumer explains the complicated nature of two different counties assuming over a billion dollars worth of … Read more

Experts Say Disney Can Sue Florida for Retaliation Over Reedy Creek Improvement District, More Main Street Electrical Parade Food and Merchandise Arrive, and More: Daily Recap (4/24/22)

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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 Sunday, April 24, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Experts Say Disney Can Sue State of Florida for Retaliation Over Reedy Creek Improvement District

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Constitutional law experts have weighed in on the Reedy Creek Improvement District situation and determined that Disney may have a retaliation case against the State of Florida, according to local news network WFTV9. “Once the government provides a benefit, that benefit can’t be taken away in a way that is unconstitutional,” said Lawrence Walters, a … Read more

Disney Stock Drops to 17 Month Low Amid Reedy Creek Dissolution, Main Street Electrical Parade Merchandise Debuts, New ‘Finding Nemo’ Show Details, and More: Daily Recap (4/22/22)

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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 Friday, April 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

President Biden Condemns Republicans & Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Attacks on Disney and Reedy Creek Improvement District

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At a Democratic National Committee fundraiser on Thursday, President Joe Biden spoke briefly about the ongoing clash between the Walt Disney Company and The Florida Legislature, according to The Hill. The President, speaking at a fundraiser in Seattle, said “I respect conservatives. There’s nothing conservative about deciding you’re going to throw Disney out of its … Read more

Disney Stock Drops to Lowest Price in Over a Year

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Amid their struggles with the Florida legislature, The Walt Disney Company’s stock price has tumbled dramatically, reaching its lowest price in over a year, according to The Epoch Times. As of the writing of this article, the price currently sits at roughly $119 per share, a far cry from its $200 per share price of … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Has Signed The Bill to Dissolve The Reedy Creek Improvement District

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After the Florida Senate voted in favor of dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District of Walt Disney World, and then the Florida House of Representatives approved the bill, Governor Ron DeSantis has now signed the special district bill. “People say… they have services and utilities. We’re going to take care of all that… don’t worry. … Read more

Experts Claim Plans to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District Could Negate Statute Requiring Local Vote, Terms May Change Before Law Goes Into Effect

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With Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives voting to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District this week, Disney will likely take to the courts to stop the law from being enacted. But the company’s efforts may be further complicated due to language in the bill, according to the Orlando Business Journal‘s Richard Bilbao. Bilbao writes … Read more

Florida House Votes to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District, Connections Cafe Soft Opens at EPCOT, and More: Daily Recap (4/21/22)

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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, April 21, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Florida House Votes to Dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District

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After the Florida Senate voted in favor of dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District of Walt Disney World yesterday, the Florida House of Representatives has now approved the bill. The house voted 70-38 on the bill to dissolve special districts established before 1968. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was established in 1967, though other districts … Read more

Disney Catches Housekeepers Stealing From Guests, Salt & Straw Opens at Disney Springs, Florida Senate Votes to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District, and More: Daily Recap (4/20/22)

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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, April 20, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

What Will Happen if the Reedy Creek Improvement District is Dissolved at Walt Disney World?

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In a special session today, the Florida Senate passed a bill to dissolve certain independent special districts, specifically targeting the Reedy Creek Improvement District of Walt Disney World. The bill is an attempt by Governor Ron DeSantis to remove Disney’s “special privileges” after they took a hard stance against the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. … Read more

Dissolution of Reedy Creek Improvement District Must Be Approved by Majority of Residents, According to Florida Statute

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is attempting to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District of Walt Disney World. A bill to dissolve Reedy Creek and other special districts passed the Florida Senate today. However, according to a Florida statute, the district cannot be dissolved without the approval of resident voters or landowners in the district. Twitter … Read more

BREAKING: Bill to Dissolve Reedy Creek Improvement District Passes Florida Senate

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According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Florida senate has passed the bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District 23-16. Governor Ron DeSantis has been targeting Disney and their “special privileges” ever since they took a hard stance against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The self-described purpose of the Reedy Creek Improvement District is “to support … Read more