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DeSantis Considers Imposing New Tolls, Taxes on Disney World

As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to lead Tallahassee’s efforts to put Disney in its place, his latest consideration could ironically fall back on many of the very Floridians whose interests he is trying to put first. Last night we at Disney Fanatic shared that Gov DeSantis reaffirmed his battle with The Walt Disney Corporation over actual control over the large swathe of land in Ce

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Florida Government Supermajority Votes for Disney District Takeover

The Walt Disney Company is officially one signature away from losing its special powers in the Reedy Creek Improvement District. After passing by a supermajority in the House of Representatives, Florida’s State Senate did nearly the same thing on Friday, February 10, 2023. The Orlando Sentinel reports, The Senate voted 26-9 to approve a bill giving DeSantis the power to appoint the five-member Ree

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Disney Sued by Investor Over Florida Fight

One of The Walt Disney Company’s investors filed a lawsuit against it over the actions it took in opposition to the State of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Law. According to a report from Bloomberg, the investor Kenneth Simeone argues that The Walt Disney Company created “far-reaching” financial risks by publicly opposing the legislation, specifically in the loss of control over tax and im

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No, Florida is Not Reversing Its Disney World District Decision

Recent reports are coming out that The Walt Disney Company will be able to preserve its special district in Florida, as those familiar with the situation shared that lawmakers in Tallahassee were willing to work with The Mouse House to keep the Reedy Creek Improvement District alive and well. Journalists on both sides are touting this as Florida’s “U-Turn,” but the preservation of Reedy Creek has

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Surprising Creatures You May Encounter on Disney World Property

If you were asked about where to find wild animals onsite at Walt Disney World Resort, you’d probably be poised to spout off the more obvious designations. Both Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge come to mind first and foremost. And for those who are more marine-focused, The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion at EPCOT is host to many unique and exotic aquatic creatures

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Universal Announces ‘Phased Reopen’ After Disney World’s Announcement

Latest Update: 9/30/22 3:18 pm EDT – Universal Studios Confirms Parks’ Status, Halloween Horror Nights Tonight Published: 9/29/22 7:07 pm EDT Walt Disney World Resort already confirmed its plans to reopen — in a phased reopening, that is — tomorrow, September 30, as the worst of Hurricane Ian passes over the Disney Parks. Apparently, Universal Orlando Resort is now following suit

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Storm Update: Hurricane Likely to Form, Head for Florida

Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/23/22: 9:13 am EDT Previous Updates: 9/23/22 11:42 am EDT – Hurricane Likely to Hit Florida as Category 3 5:15 pm EDT – DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, MCO Issues Update for Travelers 11:13 pm EDT –Tropical Storm Ian Forms, Category 2 Hurricane Now Expected to Reac

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Going to Disney World Next Week? Might Want to Start Watching the Weather

Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/22/22 8:12 pm EDT Previous Updates: 9/23/22 9:10 am EDT – Hurricane Likely to Form, Head for Florida 11:42 am EDT – Hurricane Likely to Hit Florida as Category 3 5:15 pm EDT – DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, MCO Issues Update for Travelers 11:13 pm EDT – Trop

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Disney vs Florida Update: Judge Asked to Dismiss Another Reedy Creek Lawsuit

It has been a few months since Florida’s state government made the decision to dissolve Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, and a second lawsuit against the matter has already been filed, and Tallahassee wants it dismissed. According to the Orlando Business Journal, The state on Aug. 19 filed for a motion to dismiss a case originally filed in May in Miami-Dade County by Osceola County resid

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The Major Differences Between Walt Disney World & Disneyland Resorts

The United States of America is home to the two most famous Disney Parks in the world—the two that epitomize what it truly means to be a Disney Theme Park and Resort destination. We are, of course, referring to the one and only legendary Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and that iconic marvel we know and love as Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Both of these destinations reign

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