Reedy Creek Improvement District

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

Three Republican Lawmakers Walk Out of Legislative Meeting Regarding Bill to Restore Reedy Creek Improvement District, Missed Annual Passholder Oswald and Figment Magnet Distribution Coming Next Week, & More: Daily Recap (12/1/23)

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Three Republican Lawmakers Walk Out of Legislative Meeting Regarding Bill to Restore Reedy Creek Improvement District at Walt Disney World

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Three Republican lawmakers walked out of an Orange County legislative delegation meeting on Wednesday, while others didn’t attend at all. The meeting introduced State Senator Linda Stewart’s bill to restore the old Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) Board, reversing Governor DeSantis’ takeover of what is now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). Multiple … Read more

Elon Musk Tells Disney CEO Bob Iger ‘Go F*** Yourself’ Amid Advertising Pause, POV of New Zootopia Hot Pursuit Ride at Shanghai Disneyland Released, & More: Daily Recap (11/29/23)

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Next Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Meeting Dedicated to Discussion of ‘Historical Issues’ With Reedy Creek

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The next meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors will be almost exclusively dedicated to a discussion of “Historical Issues” with the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). After the standard opening items, including reading the last meeting’s minutes, the meeting’s agenda includes one Management Report, followed by New Business. … Read more

Walt the Dreamer Statue and World Celebrations Gardens Opening Day Announced, Dopey Rips Off Snow White’s Arm On Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, & More: Daily Recap (11/28/23)

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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 Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Full Text Revealed of Bill to Repeal DeSantis Takeover of Reedy Creek Improvement District

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Last week, we learned that Florida State Senator Linda Stewart was preparing to file a bill seeking to repeal Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which was replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). The full text of the bill has now been released. New Bill … Read more

Proposed Bill Seeks to Repeal DeSantis’ Takeover of Former Reedy Creek Improvement District

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Florida State Senator Linda Stewart is preparing to file a bill seeking to repeal Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which was replaced by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), per the Orlando Sentinel. Proposed Bill to Undo DeSantis Takeover According to Stewart, CFTOD has “been plagued … Read more

‘Disney Defenders’ Petitioning to Restore Reedy Creek, Give Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board ‘Pink Slips’

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A group called “Disney Defenders” handed the members of the Governor DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors “pink slips” during their meeting on Wednesday. The group is collecting signatures for two petitions, one to restore the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District and the other to prevent political retaliation. ‘Disney Defenders’ Give CFTOD … Read more

Florida Judge Grants Disney’s Motion to Move December Hearing With Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Back to 2024

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A judge from the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida has ruled in favor of Disney in its effort to push a December hearing with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District back to early 2024. Judge Margaret Schreiber granted Disney’s previously filed motion of continuance on November 8, ruling that the company made a convincing … Read more

Disney Compares Universal Taxing District to Reedy Creek in New Legal Filing Against DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

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In their latest filing in their case against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Disney compares the District to the new one established by Orange County for Universal Orlando Resort. Disney and Universal Taxing Districts In October, Orange County, Florida approved the creation of a special taxing district for Universal Orlando … Read more

Over 30 Employees Leave DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Due to ‘Toxic Workplace,’ ‘Bridge Burning,’ and ‘Incompetent’ Leadership

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More than 30 employees have resigned from Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District due to an “uncomfortable,” “stressful,” and “toxic” work environment, according to a report by Jason Garcia for Seeking Rents. Garcia interviewed former employees and obtained several exit surveys that paint a bleak picture of the behind-the-scenes operations of the current … Read more

Disney Files Subpoena for Former Reedy Creek District Administrator John Classe

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Walt Disney World has issued a subpoena for former Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) Administrator John Classe seeking various documents and information from his tenure with the District. Disney Files Subpoena for John Classe John Classe was the District Administrator for almost a decade. When RCID became the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), Classe … Read more

Guest Suing Walt Disney World for Injuries on Peter Pan’s Flight, CFTOD Propose $3.1 Million Cut to Roadway Maintenance, ‘Nemo’ Seagulls Removed, & More: Daily Recap (9/13/23)

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CFTOD Calls Disney & Reedy Creek Relationship ‘Corporate Cronyism’, Says Lawsuit is ‘Repugnant Publicity Stunt’

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In a meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District held today, board chairman Martin Garcia took several minutes at the end of the public session to lambast Disney over its relationship with what was formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as well as its lawsuits against Governor Ron DeSantis and the CFTOD … Read more

College Program Cast Member Fired After Viral TikTok Captures Guest Altercation, CFTOD Board Removes Walt Disney World Pass Benefits for Employees, & More: Daily Recap (8/21/23)

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