Disney World makes some changes after customer feedback Changes go into effect next year. Fortune · May 9, 2023
First Thing: family and friends identify victims of Texas mall shooting A Korean American family, a security guard and two young sisters are among those killed in Saturday attack near Dallas. Plus, how one man survived being struck by lightning The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Disney v DeSantis: what’s at stake for Florida as legal tug-of-war ramps up? Eventual outcome will have profound implications for Sunshine state overall and the regional economy in particular The Guardian - US · May 9, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Fires Back At Disney: ‘The Party Is Over” The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney World is still raging. Cinemablend · May 7, 2023
The Awesome Way Universal Orlando Is Celebrating Pride All Summer Long Universal Orlando isn't waiting until Pride Month to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Cinemablend · May 3, 2023
Why Disney World Will Be Paying For A Lawsuit Against Itself In Ongoing Florida Battle The next step in Disney World's fight with Florida has happened, and it's all going to be very expensive for Disney. Cinemablend · May 1, 2023
DeSantis board approves suing Disney in response to lawsuit Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, members of Disney World’s governing board made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees have authorized a lawsuit against the entertainment giant The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
'I went on Walt Disney World's fastest ever rollercoaster and it blew my mind' Road testing the new 60mph TRON Lightcycle / Run ride in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom in Orlando is a total digital blast by day and night Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023
Disney sues Florida governor; calls park takeover ‘retaliation’ The lawsuit was filed minutes after a Disney World oversight board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis voted to void a deal giving Disney authority over design and construction decisions in its properties near Orlando. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023
Disney World issued with severe storm warning with 60mph winds and 3inch hailstones The area is expected to battered by storms with meteologists warning residents to expect everything from high winds, tornadoes to golf ball size hailstones in Florida, US Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023
Disney sues DeSantis over takeover of Florida theme park district Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call “Don't Say Gay.” France 24 · Apr 26, 2023
Disney sues Ron DeSantis in battle over control of Florida resort Entertainment giant wants court to overturn governor’s efforts to exert control over Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2023
Tron Lightcycle Run Is Up And Running At Walt Disney World, But The Sci-Fi Franchise Almost Made It To The Theme Park Way Earlier With the Tron Lightcycle Run now running at Walt Disney World, take a look at the history of what could have been. Cinemablend · Apr 23, 2023
Ex-Disney employee allegedly shot videos up women's skirts 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 Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2023 Disney v DeSantis: how a corporate behemoth turned beacon of diversity The fight between the Florida governor and the Magic Kingdom is weird and getting weirder, for a company that was not always a defender of LGBTQ+ rights
Cinemablend · Apr 22, 2023 Universal Orlando Just Made A Huge Price Increase That's Making Disney World Actually Look Like A Better Deal By Comparison Universal Orlando just dropped a huge price increase that will impact many of its guests.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 20, 2023 Moody tells Disney its records could be open to the public in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney on Thursday that some of its company records could be subject to the state’s public records law and available to any Floridian who wants to see them.
Fortune · Apr 20, 2023 Disney World put annual passes back on sale Thursday. If you want one, be prepared to wait for hours Wait times exceed 2.5 hours.
Tribune News Service · Apr 20, 2023 Beth Kowitt: Disney embraces its role as hero to DeSantis’s villain Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s war against Walt Disney Co. reached parody level on Monday when he floated his latest threat: building a prison next to its theme park complex in the state.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 19, 2023 Disney World annual passes: What to know as new sales resume Thursday Walt Disney World will begin selling annual passes to new customers Thursday. Sales of most of the levels of its passes have been suspended for months, a mid-pandemic move designed to help manage crowds in WDW’s four Central Florida theme parks.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 19, 2023 Disney’s Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis' oversight board say LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney’s agreements seeking to preserve its power over development in Central Florida didn’t follow requirements in state law, rendering them null and void, lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis tourism oversight board said Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World's district Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees are trying to reshape Disney World’s governing body with proposals to eliminate a planning board and prohibit mask mandates
Fortune · Apr 18, 2023 Disney is planning an LGBTQ event amid a growing feud with DeSantis prompted by his 'Don't Say Gay' bill Disney’s planned LGBTQ celebration in California risks increasing tension with the Florida governor over his “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Fortune · Apr 18, 2023 Ron DeSantis floats building a state prison near Disney World as he vows to bring the theme park under his control Trailing ex-President Donald Trump heavily in the polls, the Florida governor is once again attacking his favorite political punching bag to shore up support.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 18, 2023 DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean A proposal to strip Disney World of its ability to self-inspect its rides and monorails could also alter its participation in an agreement that allows major theme parks to self-report injuries on their attractions.