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May- 2023 -28 May
DeSantis Board Member Abruptly Resigns Days After Wife Was Named to the Florida Supreme Court
The Central Tourism Oversight District has had some problems since its formation a few months ago. When the Board that oversaw the district was first seated, they realized that the Walt Disney Company had struck several deals with the Reedy Creek Improvement District that essentially stripped it of all its power. Michael Sasso has resigned from the Reedy Creek board, @MyNews13 confirms. Earlier th
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27 May
Bookworms Slam Disney for Abandoning Long-Awaited Movie Adaptation
TikToker @readsbyalex, who recommends books and specializes in the fantasy and romance genres, recently threw some shade at Disney for failing to produce a very, very long-awaited Disney movie — and the author of the books that were meant to become films, Ally Carter, has just thrown her own hat into the ring! Running Late By 18 Years? “I have a bone to pick with Disney,” Alex sa
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27 May
Dear Disney, It’s Time to Scan the Band and Stop the Resellers
I'll admit it, I love to buy Disney merchandise. Tumblers, pens, Minnie ears, t-shirts, Funko Pops, I love it all. Some people call it a problem. I call it “showing my love for Disney.” I love checking out the new merchandise when I'm in the Parks. Heck, I love checking out the old merch and seeing if I've changed my mind on any of it. However, one thing I HATE is when new merchandise
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26 May
‘Hair-Triggered Standards’ Disney Argues Judge in DeSantis Case Should Stay
Even before the trial started, the Walt Disney Company and the lawyers representing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board couldn't agree on anything. Last week, lawyers representing Governor DeSantis asked for Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker to be disqualified from the case because of comments he has made in the past about the Disney/DeSantis feud in o
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26 May
Disney’s Popularity Takes a Hit Amidst Feud With DeSantis
Disney is one of the most beloved and admired companies in the world, both on a professional and personal level. Investors love a company that can remain strong through almost everything. Fans love the magical escape that Disney gives them through incredible movies and amazing theme parks. However, for more than a year, Disney has been struggling more than it has in a long time. Not because of the
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25 May
‘The Little Mermaid’ Saved Disney Once, Can It Do It Again?
By all possible measurements, Disney Animation Studios is in a bit of trouble right now. It's been quite some time since they've had a hit, and Disney is relying on sequels and live-action films to help revive its flailing numbers. In 2022, Disney had two of the largest box office flops in Lightyear (2022) and Strange World (2022). To help get the studio back on track, Disney CEO Bob Iger announce
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25 May
New Disney World Annual Passholder Magnet Coming to EPCOT!
Being a Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholder is a special thing. Not only can you visit the Parks most days of the year, but Disney also has special events and giveaways just for Passholders. There are four different Disney World Annual Passes available, so people with different budgets can pick what works for them. Those four passes are the Incredi-Pass, the Sorcerer Pass, the Pirate Pass,
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25 May
Florida Drops Investigation Into Teacher Who Showed Disney Movie in Class
Less than two weeks ago, the fight between Disney and Governor Ron DeSantis took a new turn. The company and the governor have been at each other's throats for more than a year, but now the fight has affected someone who people may not have expected. It was announced that a Florida teacher was being investigated for showing the new Disney movie Strange World to her fifth-grade class. A parent R
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25 May
Disney vs. DeSantis: More CEOs Speak Out in Support of Bob Iger
Disney’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken over headlines since it began in March 2022. The back-and-forth first began when the then Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis introduced. The disagreement evolved into a long, drawn-out battle, with both parties trying to outdo the other: the King Charles III clause
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24 May
Disney Fans Are Going to Town on DeSantis’ ‘Failure to Launch’
It seemed like the perfect plan. Launch your 2024 Presidential Campaign via Twitter, sitting next to its CEO. Show the world that you don't need the traditional media to get your message out there to the masses. But somewhere between the plan and the execution, things ultimately came off the rails for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Twitter. The Twitter Spaces hosted by Elon Musk and starring Go
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