Ron DeSantis

Director of Communications, Chief of Human Resources, & More Fired From Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Amid Reports of ‘Toxic’ Work Environment

The Orlando Sentinel obtained internal emails regarding the firings of two officials and two other employees from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Thanksgiving Week Firings The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District severed employment contracts with four individuals: Central Florida Tourism Oversight District administrator Glin Gilzean released a memo to … Read more

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

Reedy Creek Improvement District sign

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

New Report Indicates Ron DeSantis Arranged Amendment Proposal That Would Have Eliminated Walt Disney World's State Safety Inspection Exemption

A new report indicates that a previously proposed amendment that would have permitted Florida regulators to conduct attraction inspections at major Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World, and eliminated their exemption from the state’s ride-safety rules was theorized by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as part of his longstanding fight with Disney. Seeking Rents writer … 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

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

December Hearing Date Set For Arguments For Dismissal of Disney's Federal Lawsuit Against Ron DeSantis, CFTOD Board

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

A hearing date in which a judge will listen to arguments as to why Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board should be dismissed has been set. Judge Allen Winsor, a United States District Judge from the Northern District of Florida, … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Claims 'We Won the Battle Against Disney'

Left: Bob Iger. Right: Governor Ron DeSantis.

In a recent interview with the President and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, Bob Vander Plaats, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis commented on the two still ongoing court cases with The Walt Disney Company, saying he believes he has “won the battle.” DeSantis Claims to Have ‘Won the Battle Against Disney’ DeSantis addressed the Florida Parental … Read more

Full List of 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Food & Beverage Items Coming to Magic Kingdom, New Disney100 Happy Meal Toys Arrive at McDonald’s, & More: Daily Recap (10/30/23)

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 Monday, October 30, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Asks Judge to Deny DeSantis and CFTOD's Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit, Says Florida Governor and His Allies 'Are Engaged in An Ongoing Constitutional Mutiny'

Mickey and Minnie Fab 50 statues in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

After being granted a deadline extension to file their response to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s (CFTOD) motion to dismiss their federal case, The Walt Disney Company has responded to both motions, accusing the parties of taking part in “ongoing constitutional mutiny” and asks the judge to reject the … Read more

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

Ron DeSantis in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World

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 Motion to Delay State Hearing After Claiming Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Is 'Dodging Its Obligations' to Produce Documents

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

Disney has filed a motion for a 75-day continuance in their state trial versus the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District because the District has not produced vital discovery. Disney’s Motion of Continuance in Trial Against Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Disney says the District “has been dodging its obligations to produce concededly relevant discovery while … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Countersuit

The back of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom with sunlight across it

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) filed a motion to dismiss with the Orange County court today, October 18, 2023, against Disney’s countersuit. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion to Dismiss Disney Countersuit In August, Walt Disney World responded to CFTOD’s lawsuit in a 55-page filing, denying the District Board’s claims and countersuing … Read more

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