Florida judge to weigh in on Disney, tourism district dispute
Disney wants a lawsuit filed in May by the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District tossed out, or at least put on hold
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Disney wants a lawsuit filed in May by the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District tossed out, or at least put on hold
The woman was visiting EPCOT in March and claims while she was on the monorail, the doors malfunctioned and quote "slammed shut" on her body.
Disney proposed a July 15, 2024, trial date, which is around the same time as the Republican National Convention
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is seeking the Republican nomination, and his appointees to a board that governs Disney World outlined a proposed schedule that requests an Aug. 4, 2025, trial date.
Gov. DeSantis' attorneys argue he is "immune" from the suit because he doesn't enforce any of the laws at issue.
New contract discussions have caused issues between firefighters and Walt Disney World's new governing body.
Disney CEO Bob Iger said Florida is acting unfairly toward the company
List of prohibited businesses includes tattoo parlors, gun stores, massage parlors, and marijuana dispensaries
He's facing questions about losing ground to former President Trump and being taken to court by Walt Disney World
He was arrested on one count of video voyeurism
A former Walt Disney World employee has allegedly told investigators that he surreptitiously shot videos up the skirts and dresses of more than 500 female guests at the Florida theme park over the past six years.
The board, appointed by Gov. DeSantis, says it has "superior authority" over the district and they will explore new zoning for the construction of affordable housing for Disney workers on Disney World property.
Proposals include eliminating a planning board and prohibiting mask mandates and COVID vaccine requirements
The proposal is aimed at undoing an agreement between Disney and the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board
Quantities will be limited and any pass may become unavailable for purchase at any time
Quantities will be limited and any pass may become unavailable for purchase at any time
Florida took action to strip Disney of some of its powers after it objected to legislation that restricts discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for an investigation into the actions of the Reedy Creek Improvement Board
If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.
The agreement covers around 45,000 service workers at the Disney theme park resort
The board also approved hiring the same law firm that advised the governor's office in making changes to the governing district
The five board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted Wednesday at future controversial actions they may take.
Measure renames it the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the governor now appoints board members
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law.
The layoffs represent about three percent of the company's global workforce
