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Aug- 2023 -18 August
Disney Punches Back, Countersues DeSantis’ Board
After Orange County Circuit Court Judge Margaret Schreiber denied Disney's request to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Disney had 20 days to respond and respond they have. Today in Circuit Court, the Walt Disney Company countersued the Board hand-picked by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, claiming, among other things, that the Board has violated the Florid
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17 August
After Suing Disney, Former Anchor Targets ABC Legend
The Walt Disney Company is so much more than just Disney. The studio giant owns not only Disney, but also ESPN, ABC, National Geographic, Freeform, FX, 20th Century Fox, as well as a controlling stake in Hulu. There are more than 200,000 people that call Disney their boss. Each of these employees has their own voice, own opinions, and own feelings. One of the people employed by Disney was ESPN anc
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17 August
Move Over, Mummy Mickey! Skeleton Mickey Is on the Way!
In just a couple short weeks, Halloween Time will begin at Disneyland Resort. No one knows how to celebrate Halloween like Disney, so Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney will be decorated to the hilt! There are dozens of limited-time food and drinks that Guests can enjoy, the Haunted Mansion will receive a special Nightmare Before Christmas overlay, and Halloween Screams w
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17 August
New ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sipper Coming to Disney!
Twist the bones, and the back Itch-it-a-cop-it-a Mel-a-ka-mystic-a Trim him of his baby fat Itch-it-a-cop-it-a Mel-a-ka-mystic-a Give him fur black as black Just like this! In less than two weeks, Halloween Time will begin at Disneyland Resort. Halloween is definitely one of the best times to be in the Parks — with the specialty food, drinks, and decorations. Halloween Screams fireworks are
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17 August
Head of DeSantis’ Disney Board Praised Disney’s Diversity, Now Calls It “UnAmerican”
On August 1, The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said that Disney would no longer be able to continue with its diversity, equality, and inclusion program. The Tourism Oversight District took over what was formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dissolved the district. The governor then hand-picked those on the new board. None of the board appoint
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17 August
DeSantis’ Disney Board Member Must Officially Resign After Ethics Violation
It looks like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will have to find a replacement for one of his administrators soon. Glen Gilzean, a Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board member and Chairman of the Florida Commission on Ethics, has been told by the Ethics Commission's lawyers that he has a clear conflict of interest between the two jobs. The revelation has now pushed Gilzean into a precariou
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17 August
DeSantis-Appointed Disney Board Member Seeks Justification to Keep Position
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Member Glen Gilzean really wants to have his cake and eat it too. After being called out for potentially violating a Florida Commission on Ethics bylaw, the administrator is seeking whatever justification he can to remain in his position without any consequences. While many have come to the conclusion that there is definitely a conflict of interest,
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16 August
After Iger’s Comments, Is Writer’s Strike About to End?
For more than 100 days, Hollywood's writers have been on strike. The strike began when the Writers Guild of America and studios could not come to an agreement on certain terms. Mainly, the writers wanted protection from artificial intelligence taking their jobs. They also wanted better residuals from streaming services and to change the way studios use “mini writers' rooms” so they don
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16 August
Blockbuster Reopens at Disney World!
If you're a millennial or older, then you may fondly remember those weekends growing up. You'd ask your parents to take you to the video store, so you could rent the newest movie. Of course, Disney fans had to get the newest release, even though they saw it in theaters. So, you hopped in the car, your parent drove you to Blockbuster, and you wandered the aisles, admiring all the options. And you h
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16 August
Economic Troubles Hit Disney Hard, Forced to Shut Down Animation Studio
After a rough year for the Walt Disney Company, it will suffer another setback with the closure of Lucasfilm’s Singapore animation studio. Disney has not had an easy year. From the massive layoffs the company conducted in order to cut costs to the tune of $5.5 billion, to the recent remarks Disney CEO Bob Iger has made about how some of Disney’s television and cable properties are not core to the
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