Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors have been served a summons for the federal lawsuit Disney Parks & Resorts filed against them. The summons for DeSantis was issued on April 27, while the summons for the Board was issued on May 1. An answer is required … 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, May 1, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
President Biden gave a speech filled with jokes roasting himself, Fox News, and several political figures, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in regards to the ongoing battle with the Walt Disney World Resort. Biden Pokes Fun at DeSantis At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held last night, President Biden delivered a speech full of jokes … Read more
During a “law and order” session today to sign various bills into law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also commented on his ongoing war with Walt Disney World. Governor DeSantis said that Disney is acting “like they have the ability to veto” and said, “It is basically putting their thumb in the eye of the voters.” … Read more
U.S. Magistrate Judge Martin Fitzpatrick has recused himself from the lawsuit Walt Disney Parks & Resorts filed Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his personally-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board. Fitzpatrick stated he is related “in the third degree” to someone employed by one of the parties, and sought to avoid any potential … Read more
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is “puzzled” by Disney Parks & Resorts naming Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in their new lawsuit. Ashley Moody Responds to Disney Suing DeSantis Although Governor DeSantis signed legislation into law that changed Reedy Creek Improvement District and appointed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s Board of Supervisors, Moody said during … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to Disney Parks & Resorts suing him and his Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors over their voiding Disney’s Development Agreement with the old Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. During a press conference in Jerusalem, part of his “international trade mission,” DeSantis said, “I don’t think the … 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, April 26, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
Florida Governor DeSantis’ Communications Director Taryn Fenske has released a statement responding to Disney suing the governor and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. “We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges not held by other businesses in the state,” … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board has released a document outlining the reasons why they plan to declare Disney’s final development agreement with Reedy Creek null and void. Board Declares Reasons for Nullifying Agreement The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, will meet on Wednesday to … Read more
Amidst the rising and continued tension between Walt Disney World and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, North Carolina state senator Michael Garrett has introduced Senate Bill 594, “Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act,” which invites Disney to the Tar Heel State and, ultimately, paves the way for any major new theme park to stake its claim in the … Read more
Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a variety of potential changes coming down the pipeline for Walt Disney World through legal changes via the newly established Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board. DeSantis claimed the “11th hour” agreement created by the Reedy Creek Improvement District was full of “a plethora of legal infirmities that render them … Read more
Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to once again discuss his grievances with Walt Disney World and the Walt Disney Company. While the company has yet to respond publicly, Disney has issued an email to media partners, quietly fact-checking the comments made at this afternoon’s press conference. Taxes and Contributions to … Read more
In a press conference today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a variety of potential changes coming down the pipeline for Walt Disney World though legal changes via the newly established Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board. DeSantis claimed the “11th hour” agreement created by the Reedy Creek Improvement District was full of “a plethora of legal … Read more
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District) found that “no records exist” regarding a public records request made on March 30 by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. An additional request from the Sentinel itself produced the same results. The Attorney General requested the … Read more
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board’s new “Superior Authority” resolution to undo Reedy Creek and Disney’s final agreements may not be effective, experts told Orlando Business Journal. Resolution No. 639 will be introduced at April 19 meeting. It intends to add a new section to the RCID Land Development Regulations: section 7-20.13. This section … Read more
