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Apr- 2023 -26 April
Florida Business Owners Take DeSantis’s Board to Task
The feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company has been long documented. With numerous back-and-forths between both parties, with each trying to out-maneuver the other, much came to a head recently. While it seemed like at first DeSantis had won with the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and board and the formation of the Central Florida Tourism Oversi
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26 April
DeSantis’ Board Voids Disney’s Last-Minute Power Grab
On Wednesday, April 26, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District's new Board of Supervisors confirmed that Disney's highly-praised last-minute development agreement with the now-terminated Reedy Creek Improvement District is completely void. It was seen as a last-minute power grab, both positively and negatively, in the final days of Disney's puppet government and the Reedy Creek Improvement
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26 April
DeSantis’ District Board Set to Overrule Disney Deals
On Wednesday, April 26, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board of Supervisors will meet to nullify all of the eleventh-hour plans set by The Walt Disney Company and its now-terminated Reedy Creek Improvement District Board. Appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the new supervising board of the Central Florida district, which houses the Walt Disney World Resort, was crea
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26 April
Former Disney Executive’s Cause of Death Revealed
In mid-February, it was announced that the former executive of The Walt Disney Company, Dave Hollis, passed away at the age of 47. Now, the reason for his passing has become clear. Read More: Former Senior Disney Executive Dies at 47 According to NBC, Disney's former distribution chief died of an accidental drug overdose in his home just outside Austin, Texas. Travis County Medical Examiner's Off
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25 April
Oops! ESPN Host Slams Disney World as “Brainless Entertainment”
Is trouble brewing in Disney's empire? One ESPN employee absolutely slammed Disney World as “brainless entertainment,” panning the Disney vacation spot. The Disney Parks are undoubtedly places of magic and wonder—the Walt Disney World Resort is called “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and the Disneyland Resort is called “The Happiest Place on Earth” for a real reason. Guests from all
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25 April
This “Never-Before-Seen” Disney World Hack Sounds Surprisingly Wonderful
“This is the best Disney hack that you will not hear anybody talking about.” That is how Disney Guest Sarah (@unitedkingdomofdisney) on TikTok opens her video. Going to the Disney Parks is certainly an experience to write home about. Whether that is a Disney Park like Magic Kingdom Park or Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Park, or Disney Cali
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25 April
Return of Bob Chapek? Disney Competitor’s Shakeup Draws Speculation
Could Bob Chapek return to a leading role in the entertainment industry? The Walt Disney Company has dealt with several employment-based blows as their people go off and bring magic–and profits–to the competition, and perhaps the most significant example is Jeffrey Katzenberg. After helping spearhead the Disney Renaissance, driving Walt Disney Animation Studios to deliver instant class
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25 April
Chapek ‘Was Not Our Friend.’ The List of People Hating on Former Disney CEO Keeps Growing
At this point, you are almost starting to feel bad for former Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Not really, but it almost seems people are beginning to pile on with the hate toward the man no longer in charge of Disney. Nearly everything that Chapek did has been erased from the Walt Disney Company. New CEO Bob Iger has seen to that. Disney CEO Bob Iger eliminated the entire meta division, one of Chapek's ide
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25 April
“Monster Mom” Casey Anthony Seen at Disney World
TW: This article discusses a high-profile case that can be difficult for some audiences. Central Florida Disney Resort, the Walt Disney World Resort, and its Southern California counterpart, Disneyland Resort, are both known to be some of the best places in the world for a Disney vacation. The Disney Parks are home to some of the most amazing rides and attractions, and each Theme Park in both Disn
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25 April
Jersey Man Arrested for Watching Porn and Smoking on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Disney fans sometimes say walking into any of the Walt Disney World Resort Parks is like returning home. But lately, some Guests have taken the idea of “being home” a little too far. From Guests bathing in the fountains in France at EPCOT to Guests jumping on parade floats to Guests taking off their clothes, things have gone a little too far. And just when you thought it couldn't get a
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