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May- 2023 -11 May
It Turns Out Disney Struck Another Secret Deal with Reedy Creek Before it was Dissolved
Just before the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District took over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney was busy. It needed to ensure self-control despite Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' new board taking over. Since the takeover, information has been trickling out about the deals the Walt Disney Resort struck with Reedy Creek in the moments before it was dissolved. The first to come out w
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11 May
Guest Accused of Trying to Steal From Minnie Mouse
There are so many incredible parts of a vacation at Disneyland Resort. Not only does Disneyland hold the honor of being Walt's original theme park, but there are so many amazing rides, great food, and gorgeous fireworks. However, one of the things that sets Disneyland apart from other theme parks — even the Parks at Walt Disney World Resort — is the chance to have wonderful character i
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11 May
Voters Think Disney Is NOT the Best Theme Park in the US
When a lot of people think about what theme parks they would love to visit, Disney theme parks and Resorts are typically at the top of the list. Especially if that vacation is in the United States. Whether you are heading to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, you are guaranteed to have a magical time (but it may be really hot). Even though Disney is s
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11 May
Is It Worth It? 3 Reasons to Travel to Disney World as a Californian
A tale as old as time, the ongoing debate between Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida) and Disneyland (Anaheim, California) is harder to settle when you live within earshot of either. Disneyland made its mark on the U.S. as the first Disney Park in 1955. Less than an hour's drive from Los Angeles (depending on the traffic), Disneyland quickly became a staple for Southern California families and be
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11 May
One Line in Iger’s Earning Call Should Scare the Hell Out of DeSantis
Disney CEO Bob Iger held the Walt Disney Company's quarterly earning call with investors this week, covering a wide range of subjects. Iger announced that Disney+ lost millions of subscribers, Hulu will combine with Disney+ in a new app, and Disney Parks continued to rake in money. Related: How's this Going to End? The Possibilities for a Disney/DeSantis Feud Ending. But the one thing that everyo
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11 May
Attention Disney Fans! Here are Disney Parks Closures to Plan for This Summer
The Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are the ultimate Disney vacation spots. Whether it’s enjoying the enchanting grounds of Magic Kingdom Park or exploring the wild wonders of Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, or embarking on an unforgettable journey through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort, there are always many thrills and e
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11 May
Steep Disney Parks Prices Gives Disney Increased Revenue in Last Quarter
On May 10, 2023, the Walt Disney Company had its earnings call for the second quarter of the 2023 Financial Year. During the call, Disney CEO Bob Iger had a lot of announcements for the Disney community. Among them was news about the Disney Plus (stylized as Disney+) streaming service, the new app that would combine Hulu and Disney+, and some words addressing the Disney vs. Florida Gov. DeSantis l
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11 May
Push for Control? DeSantis’s Board Plans to Set up Code Enforcement System at Disney World
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board has been busy. Over the last few weeks, outside of the back and forth with the Walt Disney Company (recall here the lawsuit that Walt Disney World filed against Governor DeSantis and the countersuit the board filed against Walt Disney World), the board has also been in talks with the first responder union for new contracts, has appointed a new d
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11 May
New Anchors Tapped For ‘GMA3’ After Firing Anchors Who Had Affair
Back in November, two anchors from the show GMA3: What You Need to Know found themselves making the headlines instead of reporting on them. It was revealed that co-anchors Amy Robach and TJ Holmes had been having a months-long affair. The crux of the issue wasn't that anchors Holmes and Robach had kindled a relationship. It was the fact that they were both married at the time their relationship be
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11 May
New CFTOD Board Administrator Wants to “Support Affordable Housing”…but Accepted $400,000 Salary
Much has been written, said, and done in the Disney vs. DeSantis case. The new Central Florida Tourism District Oversight District board (formerly the Reedy Creek Improvement District board) has been busy getting to work on cementing its position, and it’s been a long journey here. After a long year of back-and-forths, newly introduced legislation, and lawsuits on Disney’s and Florida Gov. Ron DeS
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