The Happiest Place On Earth is again facing national criticism for its controversial promotion of LGBTQ+ expression around children. On May 31, a viral video revealed a male cast member dressed in woman’s clothing working with little girls at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland Park. Taking its name and overall inspiration from Walt Disney…
IN-DEPTH: Disney’s LGBTQ Sponsorship Continues to Bolden, Face Criticism
June 3, 2023
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IN-DEPTH: Disney’s LGBT Sponsorship Continues to Embolden, Facing Criticism
June 3, 2023
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The “Happiest Place On Earth” is again facing national criticism for its controversial promotion of LGBT expression around children. On May 31, a viral video revealed a male cast member dressed in woman’s clothing working with little girls at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland Park. Taking its name and overall inspiration from Walt Disney…
DeSantis Signs Bill Canceling Disney’s Deal to Evade State Oversight
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed (pdf) a bill that gives a new state-appointed board the power to void an agreement that Walt Disney Co. had signed to maintain control over developments in the special tax district where Walt Disney World is located. The bill, SB 1604 (pdf) lets the Central Tourism Oversight District Board cancel…
New Central Florida District Board Members Vote To Sue Disney Over Last-Minute Deal
May 2, 2023
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Disney’s new oversight board voted on May 1 to sue the giant entertainment corporation in state court and to defend itself against the company’s federal lawsuit. Meanwhile, in Florida’s Northern District federal court, U.S. Magistrate Judge Martin Fitzpatrick recused himself on April 28 from Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, citing a conflict of…
New District To Find Last-Minute Disney Deal Illegal, Source Says
April 18, 2023
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The Disney Company’s last-minute deal to retain control of Disney World’s special district is legally flawed for multiple reasons and will probably be voided, a source close to the deal’s investigation said. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has already launched a state investigation into the February deal—one made less than three weeks before the state took…
DeSantis Says Legislature Will Roll Back Disney’s Last-Minute Deal
April 17, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his war with the Disney company, saying the legislature will soon invalidate the company’s last-minute moves to circumvent the new state-appointed board governing its special district. In a speech in Lake Buena Vista on April 17, DeSantis said he was confident the special district’s new board—at its meeting…
New Oversight Board May Be Headed to Court With Disney
March 30, 2023
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The new state-appointed board governing Disney World’s property appears headed for court with the entertainment conglomerate. The state last year moved to end Disney’s unique self-governing status, called the Reedy Creek Improvement District. This year, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on Feb. 27 a new board called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District,…
Are Disney World Tickets More Expensive?
Everyone knows the happiest place on earth. It’s been ingrained in us since we were children. As a result, Disney World, despite its recent issues, is one of the hottest attractions in America. But is the happiest place on earth also becoming the most expensive place? We’ll take a look at Disney pricing and if…
Disney Loses Control of District Operations to Conservative Committee
March 1, 2023
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In a recent turn of events, Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis has appointed five members to a new board that will administer the district housing Walt Disney World, with a “Moms for Liberty” co-founder securing a spot on the board. On Monday, DeSantis signed legislation that renames Reedy Creek Improvement District, where Walt Disney World…
Disney Announces Return of Half Marathons In Anaheim, Orlando
January 9, 2023
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Disney officials announced this week they will be bringing back their half-marathon to its parks in California and Florida next year after a seven-year hiatus. The “runDisney Race,” which is part of the park’s “Half Marathon Weekend,” will take place in January 2024. The event will feature 5K and 10K races, with registration starting next…
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