DeSantis says state will take control of Disney's Reedy Creek district
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state, rather than any local government, would take control of a taxing district that benefits Walt Disney Co. when the district is dissolved next year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state, rather than any local government, would take control of a taxing district that benefits Walt Disney Co. when the district is dissolved next year.
Lawsuit challenges dismantling of Disney World’s Reedy Creek
Three Florida residents have filed the first lawsuit challenging the state's recently passed legislation dissolving The Walt Disney Co.’s self-governing district.
Three Florida residents have filed the first lawsuit challenging the state's recently passed legislation dissolving The Walt Disney Co.’s self-governing district.
DeSantis spokesperson: 'Disney will pay its fair share of taxes'
"If it's true that the repeal of the special district would hand Disney a tax break, and the local taxpayers would be on the hook for this bail-out to benefit Disney... then why would Disney oppose repealing their special district? Indeed, why wouldn't Disney have lobbied to get rid of the special district long ago?" DeSantis' spokesperson said.
"If it's true that the repeal of the special district would hand Disney a tax break, and the local taxpayers would be on the hook for this bail-out to benefit Disney... then why would Disney oppose repealing their special district? Indeed, why wouldn't Disney have lobbied to get rid of the special district long ago?" DeSantis' spokesperson said.
'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' returns to Disney World in 2022
The event will be held across 37 nights from Aug. 12 through Oct. 31.
The event will be held across 37 nights from Aug. 12 through Oct. 31.
Disney’s self-governing district claims state of Florida cannot dissolve it without paying off its debts first
Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says Florida’s move to dissolve the district next year is not legal unless the state pays off Reedy Creek’s debts, which amount to about $1 billion. But Gov. DeSantis says Disney's debts won't be dumped on taxpayers.
Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says Florida’s move to dissolve the district next year is not legal unless the state pays off Reedy Creek’s debts, which amount to about $1 billion. But Gov. DeSantis says Disney's debts won't be dumped on taxpayers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.
The Reedy Creek Improvement Act: Little-known Florida law gives Disney total autonomy
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
Walt Disney World lifts remaining mask requirement; masks now optional
The Walt Disney World Resort has lifted the last of its mask requirements for all guests visiting its resorts, theme parks, and dining districts.
The Walt Disney World Resort has lifted the last of its mask requirements for all guests visiting its resorts, theme parks, and dining districts.
DeSantis calls on Legislature to target Disney's self governing special status: 'Termination'
The law giving Disney special status has been in place 55 years.
The law giving Disney special status has been in place 55 years.
Walt Disney World looks to build affordable apartments in Florida
Less than two weeks after Universal Parks & Resorts revealed its plans to build rent-controlled apartments in Orlando – future efforts to help the housing crisis in the area -- Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced its own plans to build an affordable housing community.
Less than two weeks after Universal Parks & Resorts revealed its plans to build rent-controlled apartments in Orlando – future efforts to help the housing crisis in the area -- Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced its own plans to build an affordable housing community.
Disney+ subscribers to get discount on Walt Disney World hotel rooms
For the first time ever, if you have a subscription to the streaming service, you can book a stay at certain Disney Resort hotels and get up to 25% off.
For the first time ever, if you have a subscription to the streaming service, you can book a stay at certain Disney Resort hotels and get up to 25% off.
'Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind' coaster opens at Disney World in May
The new attraction is part of EPCOT's overall transformation and Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration which is underway now.
The new attraction is part of EPCOT's overall transformation and Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration which is underway now.
Disney no longer saying 'boys and girls' in recorded park greetings in order to promote gender inclusion
Disney is taking out "ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls" from their recorded theme park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion and create a more welcoming environment for guests who do not identify as male or female.
Disney is taking out "ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls" from their recorded theme park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion and create a more welcoming environment for guests who do not identify as male or female.
'Boozy Bunny' at Disney Springs is the Easter treat for grownups
The 'Boozy Bunny' at Disney Sprigs is a chocolate bunny that is hollow on the inside, filled with a chocolate drink, and topped off with bourbon.
The 'Boozy Bunny' at Disney Sprigs is a chocolate bunny that is hollow on the inside, filled with a chocolate drink, and topped off with bourbon.
Woman visits Disney World every month, donates plasma to cover costs: 'I can help somebody'
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Liz Gramlich says that her regular visits with her sister to Disney began in 2020.
Disney employees plan walkout Tuesday over Florida's controversial 'Parental Rights in Education' bill
Workers at Walt Disney World are planning their very first full-day walkout Tuesday to protest the company's slow response in publicly criticizing Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill, which prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
Workers at Walt Disney World are planning their very first full-day walkout Tuesday to protest the company's slow response in publicly criticizing Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill, which prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
Walt Disney World 'regrets' school drill team's performance that used American Indian stereotypes
Members of the "Indianettes" drill team chanted "scalp 'em, Indians" while marching down Main Street USA, the video showed. They could also be seen tapping their hands over their mouths and whooping, as a drum pounds in the background, in what is stereotypically called a “war cry.” Disney said the team's performance was "not consistent" with their audition tape, and that it "did not reflect our core values."
Members of the "Indianettes" drill team chanted "scalp 'em, Indians" while marching down Main Street USA, the video showed. They could also be seen tapping their hands over their mouths and whooping, as a drum pounds in the background, in what is stereotypically called a “war cry.” Disney said the team's performance was "not consistent" with their audition tape, and that it "did not reflect our core values."
Streets flood at Disney's Hollywood Studios after rare March downpour in Central Florida
Like much of Central Florida, the rain came pouring down at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday night.
Like much of Central Florida, the rain came pouring down at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday night.
Disney reveals inside look at new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' attraction
Disney revealed behind-the-scenes of its new ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ attraction.
Disney revealed behind-the-scenes of its new ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ attraction.
Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.