In August, seemingly out of nowhere, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District sent out a scathing press release, accusing Walt Disney World of a “scheme to funnel millions of taxpayers dollars” to Disney. The press release from the appointees of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came after the new Board received a bill for $2.5 million from Disney World. The bill ...
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Despite Massive Worker Turnover, Gilzean Says ‘Morale is Up’ At DeSantis Disney District
Over the past two weeks, reports surfaced about worker dissatisfaction at the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Since the Board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took over the Reedy Creek Improvement District earlier this year, more than 40 employees have resigned, taking more than 400 years of experience with them. And these employees have not gone quietly into the ...
Read More »Disney Wants To Remind Florida That It’s More Valuable to the State Than Ron DeSantis
Apparently, the Walt Disney Company has had enough of this nonsense and felt it was time to remind Florida precisely what it brought to the table. After its fight with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, perhaps there were people in the state who may have forgotten Disney World’s value. But now, the entire state just got a not-so-subtle reminder. Related: The Enormous ...
Read More »Disney World Pricing Is Going To Start Keeping Some Families Away
Last week, Bloomberg published an article reporting that some families are paying more than $40,000 for a week at Walt Disney World in Central Florida. For those of us who regularly go to Disney World, the immediate question that popped into our mind was, how is that even possible? But the deeper you dive into the article, a realization quickly ...
Read More »Your Disney ‘Pro Tip’ Just Makes Cast Members’ Lives Harder
It’s time we talked about strollers at Disney World. I completely get it. You’re headed out to the Parks, and bringing kids with you isn’t easy. You need food, diapers, a change of clothes, etc., but do you? And more importantly, do you need to bring a stroller the size of a Volkswagen to carry all that stuff? Let’s get ...
Read More »Critics Bash Disney For Recreating Terrorist Bombing For TV Show Blocks Away From the Original Site
There are certain touchstone moments in history that are seared into our collective memories. Nearly everyone who was alive can remember the exact moment when President Kennedy was killed. For those of us who are younger, you can remember the very moment you heard about the planes crashing into the World Trade Center on 9/11. As a nation, we have ...
Read More »Two More Disney Classics Are Getting Remade Into Slasher Films, Is Mickey Mouse Next?
There is a certain genius behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney and Marvel created characters that could stand on their own but also be brought together for a massive collaboration. In theory, the MCU could go on forever, with new characters replacing the old ones or characters who are killed off in the films. As long as audiences keep coming ...
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