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DeSantis' retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
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Quick Glance: DeSantis' Retaliation Against Disney Damages Florida, Say Former Governors and Lawmakers
- Former governors, U.S. House members, and presidential administration officials filed a brief in Disney's federal lawsuit against DeSantis and his appointees to the board of Disney World's governing district.
- Disney's lawsuit claims that the Republican governor violated the company's free speech rights by taking control of the district after Disney publicly opposed Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law.
- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press also filed a brief supporting Disney, arguing that a victory for the Florida governor would encourage other governments to infringe on the First Amendment rights of journalists and media.
- As a punishment, Republican lawmakers passed legislation reorganizing the district and DeSantis appointed a new board of supervisors to oversee municipal services for the expansive theme parks and hotels.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
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Quick Glance: Disney World district under DeSantis control abolishes diversity and equity
- The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has abolished its diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.
- The DeSantis appointees have taken control of the district and filed a lawsuit against Disney.
- Agreements between Disney and previous board members have been revoked.
- The DeSantis appointees are seeking to invalidate those agreements.
What Can We Expect From Halle Bailey's New Music: After watching Halle Bailey dominate the entertainment world for the past 11 years ...
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DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/08/01/desantis-controlled-disney-world-district-abolishes-diversity-equity-initiatives/
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New Disney ticket offer good for 2 days at Epcot, Animal Kingdom: Florida resident ticket good at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Epcot for 2 days
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/02/disney-ticket-deal-animal-kingdom-epcot-2-days/
DeSantis appointee to Disney board taught seminar using discredited research claiming White people were slaves in America
cnn.com/2023/08/04/politics/kfile-desantis-appointee-discredited-research-white-slaves/
Disneyland Makes a Change Walt Disney Would Hate: The Mouse House’s founder had one very strict rule that has (mostly) been in place since Disneyland opened in ...
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Why Disney World is so empty this summer: The Orlando, Florida, park recently saw its slowest July Fourth weekend in nearly a decade
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There’s a new Disney ticket deal for Florida residents: The deal is for Epcot and Animal Kingdom only, but it comes during Epcot’s popular Food and Wine Festival ...
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Disney Fires Back at ‘Sheriff’ DeSantis And His Boldest Claims: Florida's governor seems to be following pages of Donald Trump's playbook.
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More Disney100 festivities set for Epcot, starting in September: Epcot will mark Disney100 celebration with Spaceship Earth lighting, Mickey meet-ups, mural.
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/17/disney100-epcot-festivities-popcorn/
Quick Glance: Disney100: New Celebrations at Epcot Starting in September
- Disney announces new additions for Epcot, the focal point of the Disney100 centennial celebration.
- Epcot will exclusively offer the Mickey balloon premium popcorn bucket in metallic purple during the Disney100 festivities.
- Other Disney100 activities at Epcot include meet-and-greets with Minnie and Mickey in their platinum costumes and a mural featuring 100 Disney characters.
- Disney parks worldwide are participating in the Disney100 celebration as Disney World regroups after its 50th anniversary in March.
'Haunted Mansion' movie: All the Easter eggs that Disneyland fans will love (Spoilers!)
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/07/30/haunted-mansion-movie-easter-eggs-disney/70476672007/
DeSantis-led Disney World district eliminates diversity and equity programmes: DeSantis-led Disney World district eliminates diversity and equity programmes
wionews.com/world/desantis-led-disney-world-district-eliminates-diversity-and-equity-programmes-621775
DeSantis’ tourism district wants to cut $8 million for extra Disney deputies: Gov. Ron DeSantis' tourism district and two Disney-controlled cities are at ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/27/desantis-tourism-district-wants-to-cut-8-million-for-extra-disney-deputies/
Star sighting: Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa at Disney World: Guillermo Ochoa interacts with young soccer players at Walt Disney World
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/26/disney-world-memo-ochoa-mexico-soccer-goalkeeper-wide-world/
Brightline’s Orlando station will open later than expected. Here’s what to know: Brightline station in Orlando won’t open on Sept. 1, hampering travel plans for ...
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article278043813.html
Florida, be bold: Ban neckties and pantyhose | Editorial: In which we demand an end to the sartorial excesses of the past.
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/04/editorial-florida-be-bold-ban-neckties-and-pantyhose/
Disney World and Universal Have New Theme Park Rival Mansion: Disney and Universal Studios theme parks have brand new competition coming in 2026.
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Shetland pony, destined for Cinderella carriage duty, born at Disney World: Foal born at Disney's Tri-Circle-D Ranch may become part of Cinderella's ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/11/disney-world-shetland-pony-born-cinderella-tri-circle-d-ranch/
DeSantis-Appointed Board Wants to Defund Disney’s Police Budget: “Eight million dollars was being used for law enforcement services exclusively on Disney ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-appointed-board-wants-to-defund-disneys-police-budget
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney's efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
ctvnews.ca/business/judge-refuses-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-disney-s-efforts-to-neutralize-governing-district-takeover-1.6498723
Jim Korkis, prolific Disney writer and historian, has died: Jim Korkis, an Orlando man who wrote books and columns about Disney history, dies at 72
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/31/jim-korkis-obituary-disney-writer-author-historian/
NBPA condemns Orlando Magic for making donation to Ron DeSantis: By making a donation by the team, and not the owners the Magic crossed a line.
sbnation.com/2023/8/3/23819016/nbpa-orlando-magic-ron-desantis-donation
Quick Glance: Criticism of Orlando Magic's Political Donation
- The players' union criticized the Orlando Magic for their donation to a Super PAC supporting Governor Ron DeSantis.
- The $50,000 donation was made before DeSantis announced his candidacy.
- The union emphasized the right of players and personnel to express their political views.
- The donation has put the league in an uncomfortable spotlight.
Disney: Epcot food fest kicks off with pickle projects, cheese choices: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns with new marketplaces ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/26/disney-epcot-food-wine-festival-2023-new-pickle-milkshake/
Former Disney Imagineer says theme parks now more stressful, less fun for families
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/former-disney-imagineer-theme-parks-stressful-less-fun-families
Disney seeks to toss district lawsuit in DeSantis feud: Walt Disney Co will ask a Florida judge on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit by a state oversight board as part ...
reuters.com/legal/disney-seeks-toss-district-lawsuit-desantis-feud-2023-07-14/
Quick Glance: Disney seeks dismissal of lawsuit from DeSantis appointees in Florida
- Disney is asking a Florida judge to dismiss a lawsuit against its efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World's governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
- Disney argues that any decision in state court would be moot since the Republican-controlled Legislature has already passed a law voiding the agreements.
- If the judge decides not to dismiss the state case, Disney requests that it be put on hold until a federal lawsuit in Tallahassee is resolved, as they cover the same ground and the federal lawsuit was filed first.
- DeSantis is not a party in the state court lawsuit.
Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Faces a Bud Light-Style Backlash: The film won't be following the same script as the 1937 version of the film or using the same casting ...
miamiherald.com/news/business/article277585073.html
Disney CEO Iger calls DeSantis’ sexualization claim ‘preposterous’: Disney CEO Iger blasted Gov. DeSantis on Thursday in some of the strongest statements he’s ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/13/disney-ceo-iger-calls-desantis-sexualization-claim-preposterous/
Quick Glance: Disney Considers Selling TV Assets, CEO Bob Iger Says
- Disney owns various TV properties including broadcaster ABC and cable networks like National Geographic and FX.
- Iger leaves open the possibility of selling.
- In July 2022, streaming services overtook traditional linear TV as the most common way people consumed television.
- Disney could soon sell its TV assets as they may not be core to the company.
Disney World Hasn’t Felt This Empty in Years: Shorter wait times for rides and more discount offers are signs of thinning crowds at the theme parks.
wsj.com/articles/disney-world-crowds-universal-studios-florida-36b0a579
Disney: What’s new to chew at 2023 Epcot Food & Wine fest: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival has new eating and drink options plus four fresh marketplaces
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/12/disney-epcot-food-wine-festival-2023-new-menu/
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations
pbs.org/newshour/politics/desantis-appointees-reach-deal-with-disney-worlds-firefighters-capping-years-of-negotiations
Letters: ‘Banana republic’ cartoon was wrong | Disney district residents need more | Beer boycott’s effect | Film lifts nukes awareness
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/04/letters-banana-republic-cartoon-was-wrong-disney-district-residents-need-more-beer-boycotts-effect-film-lifts-nukes-awareness/
‘Nobody was there’: What’s behind the summer slump at Disney World and Universal Orlando
cnn.com/2023/07/13/business/disney-world-universal-orlando-attendance-down/
Scott Maxwell vs. ChatGPT: The write-off results | Commentary: Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell faces off against ChatGPT in a column-writing contest
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/27/chatgpt-vs-orlando-sentinel-columnist-scott-maxwell/
Theme Park Rangers Radar: Living With the Land marathon, Orange Bird Nest, Disney pony name
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/26/theme-park-radar-epcot-living-with-land-disney-pony-orange-bird-nest/
Disney CEO Iger calls DeSantis’ sexualization claim ‘preposterous’: Disney CEO Iger blasted Gov. DeSantis on Thursday in some of the strongest statements he’s ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/13/disney-ceo-iger-calls-desantis-sexualization-claim-preposterous/
Forget DeSantis: Walt Disney Has Two Bigger Problems: it’s easy to blame the company’s woes on its war with Florida’s governor, but the actual problems are ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article277391583.html
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Calling all Disney superfans: Over 1,500 rare collectibles for sale at Disneyland auction
usatoday.com/story/travel/2023/07/05/disneyland-auction-burbank-california-2023-joel-magee/70382879007/
Remembering ‘Barbie’s Birthday Party’: Pinnacle of Wacky Barbie Movies: If you’re a ’90s kid, the fever-dream histrionics of “Barbie’s Birthday at Walt Disney ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/remembering-barbies-birthday-party-pinnacle-of-wacky-barbie-movies
Quick Glance: 'Barbie' Triumphs Over 'Oppenheimer' at International Box Office
- Greta Gerwig's very pink fantasy-comedy 'Barbie' collected a stunning $182 million at the international box office over the weekend, bringing its worldwide total to $337 million.
- Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's R-rated historical drama 'Oppenheimer' held its own, igniting to $93.7 million from ...
Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees: The appointees are trying to void agreements that the company made in an attempt to ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/07/14/disney-desantis-lgbtq-court-governing-district-takeover-suit/
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Tallahassee’s latest nutty idea: Throw out the Florida Constitution | Scott Maxwell
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/25/florida-rewrite-constitution-roach/
Disney: Muppet Labs cooking up dishes for Epcot food fest: Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker will be featured at Epcot festival's Brew-Wing marketplace
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/07/disney-epcot-foot-wine-muppet-labs-beaker-honeydew-odyssey/
Scott Rabalais: LSU coach Kim Mulkey overcomes health scare, hopes to inspire others
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsus-kim-mulkey-hopes-to-inspire-others-after-health-issue/article_320f6c37-2465-525f-88d1-cdee7c9471e7.html
A Greendale man was found dead after he fell from a Disney World hotel balcony, police say
jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2023/07/28/greendale-man-found-dead-after-falling-from-disney-hotel-balcony/70489722007/
Disney Has at Least 6 Major Problems. Bob Iger Doesn’t Have to Be One of Them. : Disney World may be "the happiest place on Earth," but Disney shares ...
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Reader Question: Westin Walt Disney World Swan Titanium Benefits?: A reader has problem with Bonvoy Titanium benefits at the Eestin Walt Diney World Swan hotel ...
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Hitchhiking ghosts draw scary-high bids in big Disney auction: Joel Magee's big Disney auction attracts massive bids for ride vehicles, theme park rarities
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/21/disney-auction-bids-hitchhiking-ghosts-haunted-mansion-tiki-birds/
Pictures: Disney’s Hollywood Studios on a summer afternoon: Despite temperatures in the 90s and high humidity, guests spend the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/20/pictures-disneys-hollywood-studios-on-a-summer-afternoon/
Disney’s Iger Calls Out DeSantis’ ‘Sexualization’ Claim: The Mouse House boss has made clear that he's not letting the right-wing presidential candidate use ...
miamiherald.com/news/business/article277349043.html
Pa. family wins $1,000/week lottery: ‘I thought it was a joke’: They said the windfall isn’t going to change their lifestyle radically, although they are ...
pennlive.com/lottery/2023/07/pa-family-wins-1000week-lottery-i-thought-it-was-a-joke.html
Governor, why not target ‘woke’ space program? | Commentary: NASA fosters a diverse, inclusive space program, so why isn't Ron DeSantis going after it like ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/13/governor-why-not-target-woke-space-program-commentary/
Visiting Disney World in 2023: How to, when to book, what to bring: If you’re thinking about taking a trip, with your family or otherwise, read this guide.
vox.com/travel/23778502/disney-world-2023-tips-how-to-genie-plus
Spending a full day at Epcot with family: What to do + cost: I work as a Disney travel planner and visit the parks several times a year. Here's everything my ...
insider.com/full-day-at-epcot-families-what-to-do-disney-world-2023-7
‘Cinderella pony’ born at Disney World will one day have fairy tale job. What is it?
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article277244228.html
‘Haunted Mansion’ Review: New Disney Movie Is So Bad It Is Scary: Disney’s latest cash-grab film based on one of its theme park rides is egregiously corny, lazy ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/haunted-mansion-review-new-disney-movie-is-so-bad-it-is-scary
Florida’s new Disney-killer Epic Universe will include a third land devoted to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but with a catch.
DeSantis wants Disney trial held after presidential election: Gov. Ron DeSantis' legal team wants the trial date for a battle with Disney to be in August ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/28/desantis-wants-disney-trial-held-after-presidential-election/
Quick Glance: Disney prevails in investor lawsuit over DeSantis dispute
- The court ruled that the Disney board did not act negligently when criticizing a sexual identity bill signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Disney is not required to provide internal records requested by shareholder Kenneth Simeone.
- The judge found that directors did not let their personal views dictate the company's response to the bill.
- The lawsuit was brought to benefit the Thomas More Society, a non-profit law firm that supports conservative causes.
Disney stock downgraded at KeyBanc on 'meaningful uncertainty': KeyBanc called out five areas of concern for Disney, which include stalling direct-to-consumer ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-stock-downgraded-at-keybanc-on-meaningful-uncertainty-155143905.html
Theme Park Rangers Radar: New Universal shop, Disney ride names, little items in big auction
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/05/theme-park-rangers-radar-disney-auction-universal-store-tiana/
Kid Rock, Garth Brooks, Disney, DeSantis, and Economic Politics: The idea of 'voting with you wallet' seems easy, but it isn't.
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Orlando’s 1st artificial lagoon debuts with a splash: Using technology by Miami-based company Crystal Lagoons, the 8-acre feature is designed to resemble a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/30/soon-to-open-evermore-resort-completes-8-acre-17-million-gallon-crystal-lagoon-the-first-of-its-kind-in-orlando/
Disney-DeSantis dispute not hurting theme park attendance: CEO Bob Iger: Disney CEO Bob Iger said the parks business is booming — despite its overarching battle ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/disney-desantis-dispute-not-hurting-theme-park-attendance-ceo-bob-iger-163024964.html
World's largest 3D-printed building will be a Florida horse barn: photos: The award-winning horses that will soon move into this luxury 3D-printed Wellington ...
businessinsider.com/worlds-largest-3d-printed-building-soon-barn-florida-photos-2023-7
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Disney firefighters’ new contract isn’t settled after all: A new district administrator has reopened negotiations on a contract approved last month by the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/19/disney-firefighters-new-contract-isnt-settled-after-all/
Maine town debates high-flying proposal for world’s largest flagpole: When Morrill Worcester unfurled his plan to unite all Americans in Columbia Falls, Maine ...
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Judge backs Disney in ‘don’t say gay’ records lawsuit: A Delaware judge has sided with Disney in a quest to get records related to its opposition to ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/28/judge-backs-disney-in-dont-say-gay-records-lawsuit/
Disney stock downgraded over streaming, theme park growth fears: Concerns over "meaningful uncertainty" with Disney's streaming services and theme parks caused ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/disney-stock-downgraded-streaming-theme-park-growth-fears
Disney welcomes 2 baby cotton-top tamarin monkeys: Newborns are first tamarins born at Animal Kingdom theme park since 2001
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/21/disney-welcomes-2-baby-cotton-top-tamarin-monkeys/
Disney World: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure gains crown, tower: Work continues on Magic Kingdom's Tiana attraction once known as Splash Mountain
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/27/disney-world-tiana-bayou-adventure-ride-crown-water-tower-tiara-2024/
Pictures: Disney cast members welcome summer solstice with yoga: Pictures: Disney cast members welcome summer solstice with yoga
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/21/pictures-disney-cast-members-welcome-summer-solstice-with-yoga/
Let it go: How to enjoy Disney World with minimal planning: It’s easy to go overboard planning a big vacation at Disney World, but that doesn’t make it any more ...
eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2023/06/22/disney-world-vacation-planning/70343581007/
US guitar maker Fender opens flagship store in Tokyo banking on regional growth: Fender, the guitar of choice for some of the world’s biggest stars from Jimi ...
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Disney World Considers a ‘Nuclear Option’ Change: The company needs space to add new attractions at the world’s most-visited theme park and it may pursue a ...
miamiherald.com/news/business/article276800091.html
Disney beats investor lawsuit over feud with DeSantis: The Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) board did not act negligently when it criticized a sexual identity bill signed ...
reuters.com/legal/disney-beats-investor-lawsuit-over-feud-with-desantis-2023-06-27/
Disney Has 7 Of The World’s 10 Most-Visited Theme Parks, Universal Has Other 3: Disney dominated the theme park landscape in 2022, according to a new report that ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2023/06/14/most-visited-theme-parks-disney-universal/
DeSantis Takes a New Shot at Disney (Beyond Disney World): The right-wing presidential candidate and Florida governor has also added Target and Bud Light owner ...
miamiherald.com/news/business/article276719316.html
Quick Glance: DeSantis Reveals Hardline Immigration Plans in US Presidential Race
- US presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has unveiled his immigration agenda, featuring hardline Republican themes such as ending birthright citizenship and deploying US forces to combat drug trafficking in Mexico.
- DeSantis aims to stand out in a crowded field of Republican presidential candidates who view hardline immigration policies as successful.
- DeSantis' campaign released new merchandise with the phrase "Build The Wall" before announcing his plan.
- According to his plan, the US has the right to "operate across the border to protect our territory from Mexican cartel activities".
The Secretive, Delightful Man Changing Everything We Know About Theme Parks: The only thing more fun than the rides themselves is this guy’s staggering analysis ...
slate.com/human-interest/2023/07/disneyland-rides-disney-world-defunctland.html
Now Disney’s Fight With DeSantis Gets More Unwanted Attention: The Florida controversy only grows from here.
miamiherald.com/news/business/article276987523.html
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