Carl Weathers of ‘Rocky’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ Passes Away at Age 76, DeSantis Says Disney Should ‘Move On’ After Federal Lawsuit Dismissed, & More : Daily Recap (2/2/24)

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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 Friday, February 2, 2024. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

Guest Jumps from Tom Sawyer Island Raft in Magic Kingdom and Refuses to Swim Ashore, Walt Disney World Testing New X-Ray Machines at Security, & More: Daily Recap (2/1/24)

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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 Thursday, February 1, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: shopDisney Will Go Back to Original Disney Store Name

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shopDisney will reportedly be ditching its current branding and going back to the original Disney Store name later this month. shopDisney to Rebrand Back to Disney Store According to Laughing Place, shopDisney will make the change official this month, once again donning the “Disney Store” moniker. As a result of the change, the retailer’s main … Read more

Disney Falls to Number 12 on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies List, Loses Top Spot in Media & Entertainment Sector After 20 Years

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The Walt Disney Company fell to number 12 on Fortune’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies, and to number 4 on their Media and Entertainment sector after 20 consecutive years in the top spot. Disney on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies List Number 1 on the overall list for 2024 is Apple, followed by Microsoft … Read more

Disney’s First Amendment Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed, Statements on Ruling Issued From Both Sides, & More: Daily Recap (1/31/24)

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Nelson Peltz Names Two Disney Board Directors He Wants Out as Proxy Fight Continues

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In a new report from Deadline, Trian Management’s Nelson Peltz has named two Disney Board members he wants to replace with himself and former Disney executive Jay Rasulo in his ongoing proxy fight for seats. Nelson Peltz Names Two Disney Board Directors He Wants Out In a new SEC filing today, Trian management is asking … Read more

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Issues New Statements Following Dismissal of Disney’s First Amendment Federal Lawsuit

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Following the dismissal of Disney’s First Amendment federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), the District’s Board has now issued its own statements in response to the ruling. Oversight District Issues Statement on Disney Lawsuit Dismissal After the ruling was passed down, Disney issued a statement saying … Read more

Disney Issues Statement Following Dismissal of First Amendment Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Will Appeal Decision in Court

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The Walt Disney Company has released a new statement following the dismissal of its First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Oversight District Board. Disney Issues Statement Over Lawsuit Dismissal In the statement, shared with Variety this afternoon, Disney indicates that the company plans to appeal the decision to the … Read more

BREAKING: Disney’s Federal Lawsuit Against DeSantis, Oversight District Dismissed

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Disney’s federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has been dismissed by United States District Judge Allen Winsor. Disney Lawsuit Against DeSantis Dismissed In the suit’s conclusion, Winsor gave a judgment that: This case was resolved on motions to dismiss. Plaintiff’s claims against the Governor and the … Read more

Trian’s Nelson Peltz Suggests Disney Bundle ESPN+ With Netflix to Achieve Profitability

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Nelson Peltz of Trian Fund Management thinks The Walt Disney Company could achieve profitability in streaming by bundling ESPN+ with a larger player in the streaming arena like Netflix. Nelson Peltz Suggests New Streaming Profitability Plan for Disney Disney’s three streaming services are Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. They are currently available individually or bundled together. … Read more

shopDisney Laying Off 150 Cast Members, Reedy Creek Fire Department Reveals New Name One Year After Governor DeSantis Takeover, & More: Daily Recap (1/25/24)

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Disney & Oversight District Agree to June Trial for Public Records Lawsuit

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Attorneys representing The Walt Disney Company and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District agreed to a timeline leading up to a June trial date for the public records lawsuit Disney filed against the District last month. Disney vs. CFTOD Public Records Lawsuit On Thursday morning, the attorneys agreed to this preliminary timeline: In the lawsuit … Read more

CFTOD Asks Judge to Ignore That Governor DeSantis Retaliated Against Someone for Freedom of Speech, Drunk Man in Swim Shorts Slaps Teenage Disney Cast Member 3 Times at Citricos, & More: Daily Recap (1/24/24)

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New Hei Hei Annual Passholder Magnet Coming to Walt Disney World This Month, Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom to Open Early on Final Day of Operation, & More: Daily Recap (1/22/24)

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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 Monday, January 22, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Big River Grille & Brewing Works Closing This Weekend at Disney’s BoardWalk; Disney Adds 2024 After Hours Dates for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios; & More: Daily Recap (1/18/24)

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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 Thursday, January 18, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Walt Disney World Teases New ‘Moana’ Annual Passholder Magnet Coming Soon, 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Month Shorter Than Previous Years, & More: Daily Recap (1/16/24)

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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, January 16, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more