Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resortโs government by the Florida governor.
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.
Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
Since allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney Worldโs government earlier this year, morale has deteriorated, the governing district has been politicized and cronyism permeates the organization.
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.
โMission: Impossibleโ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations
After a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, โMission: Impossible โ Dead Reckoning Part Oneโ launched with a franchise-best $80 million over five days, though it came in shy of industry expectations with a $56.2 million haul over the three-day weekend.
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.
Disneyโs casting of โLilo & Stitchโ character prompts colorism debate
Following news that โLilo & Stitchโ will be the latest Disney classic to get the live-action treatment, fans of the 2002 animated movie were abuzz with predictions and desires for who would take on the iconic Native Hawaiian roles. Many were left disappointed Friday when Disney announced the casting of a biracial, light-skinned actor in the role of Nani, Liloโs older sister, who in the original movie was drawn with darker skin, black hair and ethnic features.
DeSantis' new Disney World board hints at future controversy
The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney Worldโs government โ overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as an apparent punishment for Disney publicly challenging Floridaโs so-called โDonโt Say Gayโ bill โ dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government handles.
Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers
Union members voted down a contract proposal covering tens of thousands of Walt Disney World service workers, saying it didnโt go far enough toward helping employees face cost-of-living hikes in housing and other expenses in central Florida.
Mickey Mouse to Texas? Fort Bend County Judge KP George extends invitation to Disney to consider new resort in Texas amid fallout over self-government in Florida
Would you want an outpost of โthe most magical place on Earthโ down the highway on 59? Fort Bend County Judge KP George says, โcome on down!โ
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.
How well do you remember โThe Disney Afternoonโ?
We can always remember the television shows we watched as children and how sad we were when we saw those shows disappear from the lineup. If you grew up in the '90s, then you're sure to remember "The Disney Afternoon" and how it defined a generation.