Governor Ron DeSantis’ Disney district has done something remarkable in the efforts to expand Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Expansion Gets Big Update From Governor Ron Desantis’ Disney District For generations, the magic of The Walt Disney Company has thrived on reinvention. From the moment guests step onto Main Street, U.S.A., to their final fireworks farewell, there’s an expectation that something ...

Walt Disney World Resort made an unexpected move this week by installing a tribute to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, a government body that was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The tribute, which honors the district’s fire department, is located in the Magic Kingdom, the original Central Florida Disney park. Background: The Shift in Governance In early 2022, ...

Educational Reform Initiative Ron DeSantis has taken a significant step towards educational reform in Florida by appointing Jeff Vahle, the President of Disney World, to a trustee position at the University of Central Florida (UCF). This appointment aims to leverage insights from the tourism and entertainment industries to enhance the educational landscape in the state. DeSantis has been vocal about ...

Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, aims to make the Sunshine State the first in the United States to stop all vaccine mandates, ushering in a dangerous new era that opposing officials have called a “public health disaster.” Credit: Inside the Magic On average, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, attracts around 58 million visitors each year. While ...

Impacts on Tourism Revenue Recent trends have revealed troubling signs for Central Florida’s tourism sector, especially at major attractions like Disney World and Universal Orlando. Statistics indicate a sharp decline in Canadian visitors, down by approximately 3.4% during early this year. Canadians have long represented the majority of international tourists in this region, with roughly 3.4 million visiting Florida in ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has just signed a new bill that will impact millions of Floridians, including guests who are heading to Walt Disney World Resort. Ron DeSantis Makes Florida 2nd State in America to Ban Water Mineral: What This Means for Disney World It started with a signature—but the ripple effects could be far-reaching. At a time when families ...

Florida Legislature’s Approval of TDT Amendments The Florida Legislature has recently approved significant amendments to the Tourism Development Tax (TDT), which will directly impact upcoming Disney World vacations. With a current tax rate of six percent in Orange County, travelers should anticipate that this figure may rise as the state shifts its focus toward generating more revenue from tourism. This ...

Earlier this month, after President Donald Trump eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from the federal government, The Walt Disney Company chose to follow suit, eliminating any mention of DEI from its quarterly report and removing trigger warnings from films on Disney+. Disney was not alone in removing its DEI programs. Other corporate giants, such as Amazon, Target, Google, ...

Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning intentional balloon releases throughout the state, including at Walt Disney World Resort. The law took effect on July 1, meaning that any Disney Park guests aged seven or older who knowingly let go of balloons could face a $150 fine. Wildlife protection organizations and activists praised Governor DeSantis’s rare pro-environment ...

An assassination attempt on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been made, leading to the governor seeking departure from the State as Walt Disney World Resort is already operating outside of Florida. The former Republican Presidential candidate is gearing up to speak in support of former President Donald Trump. Woman Arrested After Attempting To Kill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis; Disney Operations ...