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Gov. DeSantis Says State Government Will Control Disney World’s Reedy Creek District

The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been at odds since Disney opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law (called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by some). In retaliation, DeSantis threatened to dismantle Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District and was ultimately successful in passing a bill that would do so. This district essentially allowed Disney World to function as its own county government.

Disney World Entrance

The dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (which takes effect in June 2023) happened quickly and has left many questions about the practical issues that will need to be addressed. For example, who will absorb Disney’s nearly $1 billion in bond debt? Now, Gov. DeSantis has given an update on what might happen once Reedy Creek is gone. [Read more…]

Does the Public Prefer Disney or Gov. DeSantis? You May Be Surprised.

By Sara McOmber 30 Comments

Florida governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company have lately been involved in a series of political controversies beginning with the introduction of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill. When the bill (commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics) was signed into law, Disney spoke out against it. In response, DeSantis and other Florida politicians have eliminated Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, which essentially allows Disney World to function as its own county government.

Disney World Entrance

The events have been followed by several other attacks against Disney, including a threat to the copyright protections of Mickey Mouse and the no-fly airspace above US Disney parks. These events have presented DeSantis and Disney as rivals in a political stand-off. Now, NBC has conducted a study to see where public opinion falls on both the Florida governor and the entertainment giant. [Read more…]

NEWS: Florida Tourism is Already BREAKING Records This Year

By Isabelle Deveaux Leave a Comment

Disney World is back!

Where magic becomes real

While the parks have been open since July 2020, there are some experiences, like hugging characters and character dining, that have only come back recently. Additionally, we’ve seen a lot of traffic at Disney World this year. With COVID-19 safety regulations loosening, many people have been traveling to the parks, and it’s big for Florida’s tourism industry.

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Reedy Creek Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DISMISSED

By Sara McOmber 8 Comments

The political controversy surrounding Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) is far from over in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that will dissolve RCID, which is a special district that essentially allows Disney World to operate as its own county.

Disney World Entrance

The nature by which the bill to dissolve RCID was passed has been criticized by some, and others worry that the change will place a heavy burden on taxpayers in the counties where Disney World is located. As a result of the bill passing, some taxpayers decided to take legal action by suing Gov. DeSantis. Now we’ve got another update on this saga. [Read more…]

NEWS: Taxpayers SUE Florida Governor for Dissolving Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District

By Kelly Oliveros 29 Comments

The saga with Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) continues in the state of Florida.

The Walt Disney World main gate

The RCID is a special district under which Disney World’s land has operated for 50+ years. The special district arrangement essentially allows Disney to, in many ways, act as its own county and have a great deal of control over decisions made regarding the land it operates on in Orlando. But a recent bill passed by the Florida legislature and signed into law by the Florida Governor would dissolve the district in 2023 (unless a new agreement is reached). Now some Florida taxpayers are making their voices heard when it comes to this matter.

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The Most Unexpected Disney News From April

By Quincy Stanford Leave a Comment

There’s a lot of news coming out of Disney World and some things are seriously surprising!

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Spring is in full swing in Disney World and we’ve had a month of restaurant openings, new ears, and more. Some of the news this month seemingly came out of nowhere, so let’s take a look. Here are the 3 most unexpected bits of Disney news/events from April!

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Activist Warns Disney That There “Will Be Consequences” Regarding Company’s Inclusivity Program

By Kelly Oliveros 61 Comments

Disney’s name has rarely escaped the news over the past several weeks.

Magic Kingdom

From the situation with Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) to the act dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District, we’ve shared all the latest updates with you. Recently, a specific Disney program was directly called out by an activist during the signing of another bill in Florida. What has been said about Disney and what bill is at issue? We’re breaking down what you need to know here.

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Florida Governor Signs Bill to Dissolve Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District

By Madison Owens 4 Comments

Recently, a lot has been going on with Disney World’s system of self governance, and something major just happened.

Walt Disney World Resort entrance

The Florida Senate and House recently passed a bill that would dissolve Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, which essentially allows Disney World to act as its own county, and now, the bill has taken another step forward.

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