Now that the fight with DeSantis appointees has ended, Disney set to invest $17B in Florida parks
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight with each other, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing $17 billion into its Florida resort, It will also open the door for a fifth major theme park.
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees over control of Walt Disney Worldโs government wonโt be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides donโt reach a settlement beforehand.
Body of missing Florida woman found in retention pond after nearly 12 years, volunteer divers say
A group of volunteer divers believe they have found the remains of a woman in a vehicle submerged in a retention pond near Walt Disney World, apparently solving a 12-year-old mystery about what happened to her.
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.
DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disneyโs free speech lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney Worldโs governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the stateโs so-called donโt say gay law.
DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney's free speech lawsuit
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney Worldโs governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the stateโs so-called donโt say gay law.
DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist
Gov_ Ron DeSantisโ appointees to Walt Disney Worldโs governing district have released a series of reports justifying their takeover of the government and accusing their Disney-controlled predecessors of being a part of โthe most egregious exhibition of corporate cronyism in modern American history.โ.
Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passes
Employees of Walt Disney Worldโs governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disneyโs efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
A judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disneyโs efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney Worldโs governing district by the Florida governor.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
Disney parks at the forefront after Iger's return
Itโs been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.
TELL US: Will the increase in Disney World ticket prices prevent you from visiting?
Walt Disney World will cost you more in 2023. Prices on most tickets, including single-day, multi-day and annual passes will go up on December 8. The company had just hiked up ticket prices in February. This is the second time in a calendar year that going to Disney parks cost you more.
With new owners, Florida Project motel dwellers must leave
Residents at a motel along a tourist strip not far from Walt Disney World that was used as the setting for the 2017 film โThe Florida Projectโ were told that they must vacate on short-notice because the complex has been sold to another owner.
4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World
The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.