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DeSantis’ Disney Board Sticking It to Reedy Creek Firefighters…Again

Mickey mouse on fire fighter outfit with DeSantis behind him

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

Gilzean and DeSantis on the same picture

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 ...

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DeSantis Gives Bizarre Disney Interview, Says He’s Saving America

Ron Desantis with the flag of america behind him

If you ask Florida Governor Ron DeSantis what is keeping America from chaos, it’s apparently one thing: his ongoing feud with the Walt Disney Company. Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida have been in a heated legal and political battle since March when the now-former chief executive officer of the company, Bob Chapek, came out ...

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Move Over, DeSantis: Trump Takes “Woke” Potshots at Disney

Trump and DeSantis Disney World

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has positioned himself as the main political opponent of Disney’s “woke” agenda in the last year, but it seems that fellow presidential candidate (and former president) Donald Trump is getting in on the anti-Disney action. Both DeSantis and Trump are currently running to become the Republican Party candidate for the U.S. Presidency in 2024 and, as ...

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Head of Florida Commission Resigns for New Disney District

Reedy Creek

A lot has changed in the last year with Disney. The battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been ongoing. Although the Governor previously reported he was “over it” the changes and issues are still very much prevalent. One change that was implemented was the abolishment of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District. Reedy Creek Improvement ...

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DeSantis Claims ‘Immunity’ in Disney Fight

Ron DeSantis Speaking

Anybody who follows Disney news, politics, or social media, is probably well aware of the ongoing battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. There have not been many new punches thrown in the fight lately – perhaps it’s because Disney is busy figuring out how to restructure their business among their CFO and other execs leaving. ...

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UPDATE: Disney vs. DeSantis Feud

Monorail at Disney World

Since the battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company began over a year ago, there has been a lot of back and forth between the two parties. It has resulted in lawsuits, public relations battles, accusations, and Walt Disney World losing Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed the Resort to govern itself. RELATED: VIDEO: Disney Guest Jumps ...

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Colorado Eyes Up Major Disney World Move

colorado mountains

Will Walt Disney World be moving soon? The Walt Disney Company and Florida have been battling in an ongoing feud that’s featured threats, lawsuits, and satires, a feud that is now heading to court. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been fighting Mickey Mouse in a roller coaster saga that escalated in recent weeks to both sides filing lawsuits against the ...

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DeSantis Scores a Win in Disney Lawsuit

Judge on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

On Thursday, June 1, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scored a win in his legal battle against the Walt Disney Company. RELATED: Disney More Polarizing Than Twitter, Pfizer, and Facebook DeSantis Demands The Florida Governor’s legal team requested the judge in the Disney v. DeSantis lawsuit recuse himself over comments he made that some attorneys argued implied bias. The judge presiding over ...

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Disney More Polarizing Than Twitter, Pfizer, and Facebook

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The Walt Disney Company has been in the news a lot over the past year. Whether one agrees or disagrees with their decision to dump Bob Chapek, bring back Bob Iger, push back against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, or double down on live-action remakes, much of their press could have been better. Disney used to be a company on the ...

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