The long-running legal battle between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has a new development. According to the New York Times, Disney has sent letters to the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other state entities this week, stating that the company would pursue more lawsuits over the state not complying with public records … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is expecting to spend millions of dollars in legal expenses in the near future as Disney’s ongoing legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues, and Disney is footing both sides of the bill, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Disney to Pay Both Sides of Legal Battle with CFTOD … Read more
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, August 29, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added Orlando (via Orange and Osceola counties) to his State of Emergency order ahead of Hurricane Idalia hitting the state this week, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Hurricane Idalia State of Emergency Declared for Orlando While Orlando isn’t expected to bear the brunt of the storm’s effects, public schools in … Read more
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, August 21, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
In a leaked email from an anonymous source, it was revealed that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has already ended the Walt Disney World Annual Pass program for their employees with no prior notice. CFTOD Board Ends Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefit With No Notice Our source detailed that this change affects retired … Read more
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, August 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board has filed a new motion for summary judgement in its state lawsuit against Walt Disney World, hoping to gain a pre-trial win, according to Orlando Business Journal. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Files Motion for Summary Judgement Against Disney Disney originally filed a federal lawsuit against the Board … Read more
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, August 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has replied to the motion to dismiss Disney’s ongoing lawsuit against him, citing that Disney does not have the standing to sue, and again claims that he is entitled to immunity from suit. Ron DeSantis Claims Sovereign and Legislative Immunity Attorneys for DeSantis state in the reply that neither the governor … Read more
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, August 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Several former Republican officials have filed a motion to support Disney in their lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The filing is an amicus curiae brief, a type of filing from parties who are not involved in the case but provide information and expertise. The Reporters Committee for … Read more
Disney has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ motion to dismiss their ongoing lawsuit that was filed last month, citing that DeSantis “seeks to evade responsibility for his actions.” Disney Responds to Attempts for Lawsuit Dismissal In the opposition, attorneys for Disney say the Governor’s pursuit for a dismissal asserts their previously held belief that … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has proposed a property tax rate decrease for its stakeholders, which includes Walt Disney World, according to the Orlando Business Journal. This proposal is set to be discussed at CFTOD’s July 26 meeting, where the Board will vote to approve a new proposed millage rate, or tax rate, “levied … Read more
After a hearing on Friday afternoon, Judge Margaret H. Schreiber ruled that she would need more time to make a decision regarding The Walt Disney Company’s motion to dismiss the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisor’s lawsuit against them. Disney filed a lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in late … Read more
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, July 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more