Earlier last week, Disney CEO Bob Iger and the Walt Disney Company held its most recent shareholder meeting, indulging that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) helped pave the way for the Disney World expansion projects. Ron DeSantis, CFTOD, Helped Pave Way for Future Walt Disney World Expansion Projects According to Deadline, Walt Disney ...
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UPDATE: Disney and DeSantis Return to Court as Settlement Falls Apart
Disney and Governor Ron DeSantis recently agreed to a legal settlement after months of courtroom battles, but it turns out that the Mouse isn’t ready to let bygones be bygones quite yet. Is Disney Backing out on the DeSantis Truce? While the Walt Disney Company is one of the major economic powerhouses of the state of Florida, it has frequently ...
Read More »Bob Iger and Ron DeSantis Announce Plans for New Disney World Project
During Wednesday’s Annual Shareholders Meeting, the Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger made some surprisingly supportive statements about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The two-time executive put aside his legal, political battle against the former Republican presidential candidate. After boasting recent Disney Parks expansions like World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland, Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, ...
Read More »Governor DeSantis Approves $2.5 Billion Disney World Highway Bill
If you thought that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company would remain mortal (legal) enemies after the recent surprise lawsuit settlement, we are pleased to report that the two seem to be getting along well enough for the politician to sign a massive $2.5 billion bill to expand the highway to Walt Disney World into law. Desantis ...
Read More »Beloved Disney Executive Passes Away at 68
A beloved former Disney executive who worked with both Animal Kingdom and the Reedy Creek Improvement Board has sadly passed away on March 26, 2024. He was 68 years old. Born and raised in Virginia, Bill Warren graduated with degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and Rollins College. He then worked as a business reporter in Tampa and Jacksonville before he ...
Read More »DeSantis-Led Victory: New Governing District Member to Shake Up Disney
After winning another legal battle with Walt Disney World, Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) have appointed a new member to their Governing District board. Let’s find out who this mystery person is! Ron DeSantis Appoints Former Presidential Campaign Donor to the CFTOD Today marked a historical win for Ron DeSantis and the former Reedy Creek ...
Read More »Alleged Disney District Scandal Deals Blow to Ron DeSantis: Major Setback Unfolds
Ron DeSantis and his Disney District are dealing with significant setbacks concerning his Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). New scandalous allegations have created a world of hurt for the Florida Governor. New CFTOD Allegations Puts Ron DeSantis and his Disney District on the Hot Seat Disney has submitted fresh legal documents in the ongoing litigation concerning public records requests, ...
Read More »DeSantis’ Board in Turmoil Amid Mounting Disney Lawsuits
The board of supervisors appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World seems to be falling apart in real-time as yet another of its members abruptly resigns. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District: Origins The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) board of supervisors was installed by Governor DeSantis after he dissolved the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the special ...
Read More »Key Figure in Disney’s Legal Battle Now Heads DeSantis’ Disney District
In 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature crafted a wide-ranging law that would allow the state to punish social media companies for removing posts or refusing to publish posts from certain media companies or political figures, even if those posts violated the company’s rules on hate speech, violent incitements, or disinformation. DeSantis used Twitter and Facebook’s bans ...
Read More »Disney Prevails Over DeSantis: New Court Date Set for Governing District Dispute
It would seem that Disney has won a small victory in court over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), as a new court date will have all three squaring off this summer. Disney Wins Motion to Push Back Court Date After DeSantis CFTOD Argument Reveals Truth About Documents Amid ongoing legal disputes involving Disney, ...
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