If you thought that Governor Ron DeSantis was done dissolving special districts in Florida just because he’s settled his beef with the Walt Disney Company, a new state law is here to say otherwise. DeSantis and the Reedy Creek Improvement District The conflict between Governor DeSantis and Disney began over former CEO Bob Chapek taking a public stance against the ...
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New Study Reveals Unpopularity of Ron DeSantis and Disney Among Respondents
A new poll has shown something pretty surprising: it turns out that no one really likes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis or Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger. Both men have a pretty large influence on culture at the moment. DeSantis is one of the most prominent figures in far-right conservative politics, although that did not help him when he tried ...
Read More »DeSantis Ally Found in Trashed Hotel Near Disney World
A key member of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Florida GOP has been discovered in a trashed hotel room outside of the Walt Disney World Resort after having been reported missing for five days. This is yet another in the embarrassing series of high-profile scandals surrounding the DeSantis administration in the last year and unlikely to help the politician’s fallen image any. ...
Read More »Governor DeSantis Backs Down: Disney Exempt from New Laws, Reports Confirm
The Walt Disney World Resort managed to duck new state regulation of its vast parking and pricing structures, thanks to its former sworn enemy, Florida Governor Ronald Dion DeSantis. Only weeks ago, the idea of Disney World and Governor DeSantis working to not interfere with each other’s business would have seemed laughable. The two parties cooperatively working together would have ...
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 »Disney World Guests Face Unexpected Price Hike Over Spring Break
You might think that the cost of visiting Walt Disney World has already hit an all-time high, but it turns out things can always get worse. It seems that no matter how potential Guests try to plan and strategize for a family vacation, there is always some new, unexpected price hike to deal with. It is no secret that Disney ...
Read More »Disney World Bans Social Media Amid DeSantis’ Tenure: Official Confirmation
If you are under the age of 14 and you are looking to use TikTok, Instagram, SnapChat, or any other social media while at Walt Disney World or anywhere in Florida, think again. Today, Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping social media ban for children, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel. The publication shared, “The law bans kids ...
Read More »DeSantis Makes Appearance at Florida Theme Park Amid Disney Dispute
Amid a years-long war against The Walt Disney Company–the largest employer in Florida–Governor Ron DeSantis was spotted patronizing Walt Disney World Resort’s rival, Universal Orlando Resort. As Universal gears up to open its third gate, Epic Universe, Walt Disney World Resort is trying to fight back. Though not building a new theme park, Walt Disney Imagineering plans to premiere its ...
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 »Controversial Move: DeSantis Appoints Disney World Executive to Oversee Florida Elections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed a high-ranking official of the new tax district around the Walt Disney World Resort as his new chief of elections, continuing his strategy of giving important jobs to his political allies. The far-right politician and former presidential candidate recently selected (per AP News) Glen Gilzean, who currently serves as the administrator of the Central ...
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