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Judge Rules AGAINST Disney in Important Lawsuit

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Disney is involved in a variety of lawsuits right now — on everything from Park Passes to the Reedy Creek Improvement District — but we’ve got a big update on one important one.

Reedy Creek Improvement District

A lawsuit was previously filed by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (the new name for the Reedy Creek Improvement District) against Disney in state court in Florida. This lawsuit claims that certain agreements Disney entered into with the old Board (which the new Board claims stripped them of their power) are null and void. The Board is suing to ask the Court to declare the old agreements invalid. Disney previously filed a motion to dismiss this lawsuit (essentially get it thrown out of court) for a variety of reasons and now we’ve got an update as to what will happen next.

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Important Changes for Disney’s Reedy Creek District Announced by DeSantis-Appointed Board

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Important changes are being made at the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District).

Reedy Creek Improvement District

The Board of Supervisors for the District is now made of Governor DeSantis’ appointees, and within just a few months, they have declared some of Disney’s agreements with the old board to be invalid, initiated a lawsuit against Disney in state court, heard some complaints and fears from Disney Springs restaurant operators, and more. And now more changes have been revealed.

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Why July 26th Could Be Important for the Future of Disney’s Reedy Creek District

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There’s been all kinds of news about change coming to the Disney Company recently — but more important updates could be on the way.

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Bob Iger is sticking around as CEO for longer than originally expected, linear networks like ABC could be heading in a different direction in the future, and we’ve seen Iger go from “hero” to “villain” in just a few hours. But there’s more to come — this time related to the former Reedy Creek Improvement District (now Central Florida Tourism Oversight District). Just what’s next for this District and what does July 26th have to do with it? Let’s break it all down.

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Florida Judge Expected To Rule in Disney Reedy Creek Lawsuit Soon

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The ongoing political conflict between The Walt Disney Company and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District) may soon come to a head. Following the latest update in the state case between the CFTOD and Disney, more news may be coming soon.

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For reference, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board’s lawsuit came shortly after Disney filed a lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The CFTOD Board filed a countersuit on May 1st, 2023. From there, Disney filed a motion to dismiss the CFTOD Board’s countersuit, stating the suit was “moot.” The CFTOD Board filed a response to Disney’s motion to dismiss, and finally, on July 14th, the judge heard arguments in the district’s lawsuit against Disney. Here’s what happens next. 

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NEWS: Poll Shows What People REALLY Think About Disney-DeSantis Feud

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The continuing conflict between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company is about to come to a boiling point. 

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A hearing has been set for July 14th in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board v. Disney state lawsuit and we’re eager to see just what the outcome of that might be. But, how has the Disney-DeSantis feud impacted the way each party is viewed by the public? A new poll has the answer. 

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July 14th Could Change Disney’s Future — Here’s Why

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The political conflict between The Walt Disney Company and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District) took another step forward following the CFTOD’s latest court filing.

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For context, Disney filed a lawsuit against the Board and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, at which point the CFTOD Board filed a countersuit on May 1st, 2023. Then, Disney filed a motion asking the judge to dismiss the CFTOD Board’s countersuit, stating it was “moot.” The CFTOD Board filed a response to Disney’s motion to dismiss, hinting at some potential changes they predict to see going forward. Let’s break it down.

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Judge Sides With Disney in Important Lawsuit

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Disney has been hit with countless lawsuits in its day, and right now is certainly one of those times.

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Between the Reedy Creek lawsuits, Annual Passholder and Magic Key lawsuits, and more, The Walt Disney Company’s legal department is probably not having a great time right now. In late 2022, one of Disney’s own investors filed a suit arguing that Disney created “‘far-reaching’ financial risks for itself by opposing a Florida law limiting instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in elementary schools.” And now, we have an update on that suit.

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NEWS: Governor DeSantis Insists Disney Can’t Sue Him

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The Ron DeSantis vs. Disney Reedy Creek Improvement District (“RCID”) battle continues — this time with some key documents that’ll help shape the case going forward.

Disney vs. DeSantis

The District has already been changed dramatically, a new name has been given to it (Central Florida Tourism Oversight District), and a new board is in place that’s already making some big changes. But the fight is far from over. Disney has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor DeSantis and the new board of the District (among others), and now some key documents have been filed in that case.

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Subtle But Important Change Revealed for Disney’s Reedy Creek District

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Things are ever-evolving at the former Reedy Creek Improvement District that governs the land on which Disney World operates in Florida.

Reedy Creek Improvement District

The District is now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, it has a new Board of Supervisors appointed by Governor DeSantis (which has seen some recent changes), lawsuits are still pending regarding Disney and DeSantis’ battle over the District, and we’ve even seen some updates from the District’s firefighters. But now we have more news.

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“We Just Shot Ourselves in the Foot” — Disney Firefighter Union Leader Speaks Out as Contract Is Stalled

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Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District) continues to be hit by massive changes.

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Over the past few months, a new Board of Supervisors appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have taken over and lawsuits regarding the District have been filed by Disney and against Disney. Now, we’ve got another update, and this time it’s about the District’s firefighters.

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