Ron DeSantis CFTOD Archives

DeSantis Says Disney Should ‘Move On’ After Federal Lawsuit Dismissed, State Lawsuit Continues With Protective Order Motion

February 2, 2024

Collage of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney CEO Bob Iger

While Disney’s federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is heading to an appellate court, state-level lawsuits are still ongoing. Disney vs. DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District After Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the federal lawsuit this week, Disney filed a notice of intent to appeal to the United … Read more

More Than Half of CFTOD’s Workforce Has Yet to Receive Previously Approved $3,000 Stipend Intended to Replace Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefit

November 17, 2023

A recent report from the Orlando Sentinel has revealed that over half of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s (CFTOD) workers have yet to receive a previously approved $3,000 benefits stipend, which replaces the district’s previous program that provided employees with Walt Disney World Annual Passes among other perks. Unionized firefighters are among the workers … Read more