It has been just over two years since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law stripping the Walt Disney World Resort of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and creating the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Since its inception, the Board and its members have been controversial, and now, just two years into its existence, it is undergoing another major overhaul. ...

In an unexpected turn of events, a growing online movement is calling for Denmark to purchase California from the United States—and, in the process, transform Disneyland into “Hans Christian Andersenland.” The petition, which is marked as satirical, has now gathered over 200,000 signatures by pushing for what supporters are calling the “Denmarkification” of the Golden State, aiming to bring a ...

Disney is enacting even more changes following its decision to adjust its DEI efforts. Related: New Information Comes To Light About Future Central Florida Travel Following DeSantis Change Following Disney’s bombshell decision to scale back its Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts, commonly known as DEI, the company has also removed its “Stories Matter” initiative from its official website. This initiative ...

The next busy period is coming. Central Florida is a theme park battleground, and as 2025 unfolds, the stakes have never been higher. With the industry’s two biggest titans—Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort—charting their own ambitious paths, this year could redefine the theme park landscape as we know it. Leading the charge is Universal Orlando, making waves with ...

A Chinese beverage has reportedly disappeared from Club Cool in EPCOT after Donald Trump returned to the presidency. Club Cool Presented by Coca-Cola is an interactive merchandise location in the World Celebration neighborhood at EPCOT. Located near the Connections Cafe and Creations Shop, the store offers fountain and bottled Coca-Cola beverages, Coca-Cola merchandise, and free samples of international drinks. It’s ...

In the wake of a recent Wall Street Journal article that sparked a public backlash regarding the rising cost of Disney theme park vacations, The Walt Disney Company has issued a press release detailing current offers aimed at making Disney experiences more accessible for guests. This new initiative comes as the company faces increasing scrutiny over its pricing strategies and ...

After years of being at each other’s throats, there has been a long-simmering period between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company. After DeSantis’ presidential hopes were dashed in early 2024, he returned to Florida, and the two sides were able to make up and put their lawsuits away for the time being. Disney is investing billions in ...

As President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the leaders of those countries quickly instructed their citizens not to spend money in the United States, especially in states that Trump carried in November. While the tariffs have been delayed by 30 days, the bitter feeling from Canadiens and Mexicans remains. The threat of tariffs has caused many Canadiens ...

As the United States Disney parks wrestle with operating under President Donald Trump’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and potential tariffs, Disneyland Paris Resort is expanding its horizons to Ireland. Disneyland Paris Resort recently posted an audition for character and parade performers in Dublin, Ireland. On February 10, 2025, Disney Auditions will welcome female, male, and nonbinary performers “willing ...

The United States has once again found itself at the center of a global trade dispute—this time with its closest neighbors, Canada and Mexico—which could negatively impact Disney (DIS) vacations. The Cost of Disney Vacations Could Rise for Canadians and Mexicans In response to sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, both countries have fired back with retaliatory tariffs ...