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'Scandal' cast will reunite for online script reading for hurricane relief in western North Carolina
Read full article: 'Scandal' cast will reunite for online script reading for hurricane relief in western North CarolinaThe cast of ABC’s hit show “Scandal” will reunite Nov. 17 for a live, virtual script reading to raise money for the western North Carolina area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane MiltonMajor theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ‘s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down.
Disney waives fees for visitors who cancel or reschedule because of Hurricane Milton; there are some exceptions
Read full article: Disney waives fees for visitors who cancel or reschedule because of Hurricane Milton; there are some exceptionsA Walt Disney World fan site announced Saturday night that visitors “should expect park closures” due to Milton, a tropical storm set to strengthen into a hurricane that will impact Florida.
This fall, Hollywood tries to balance box office with the ballot box
Read full article: This fall, Hollywood tries to balance box office with the ballot boxThis fall, Hollywood will be trying — with everything from swaggering historical epics like “Gladiator II” to the high-seas adventure of “Moana 2” — to capture the nation’s attention at a time when much of it will be directed at the polls.
Disney dropping bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+
Read full article: Disney dropping bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+Disney says it will no longer ask a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+.
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
Read full article: Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app.
Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'
Read full article: Disney thrills fans at D23 with 'Incredibles 3' announcement, footage from 'Moana 2'Disney used its D23 fan convention to tease upcoming movies and television series including “Moana 2,” “Incredibles 3” and the live-action “Snow White” in a rousing showcase Friday featuring sneak peaks, live performances and surprise appearances from actors.
Delaney Benson brings Ariel to life in ‘The Little Mermaid’ at South Miami’s Area Stage
Read full article: Delaney Benson brings Ariel to life in ‘The Little Mermaid’ at South Miami’s Area StageDelaney Benson steps into a role with deep family roots, bringing Disney’s beloved Ariel to life in Miami’s Area Stages’ immersive production of The Little Mermaid.
Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Read full article: Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workersDisney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.
Disneyland workers authorize potential strike ahead of ongoing contract negotiations
Read full article: Disneyland workers authorize potential strike ahead of ongoing contract negotiationsThousands of workers at Disney’s theme park and resort properties in California have voted to authorize a potential strike, as contract negotiations drag on.
With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
Read full article: With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointeesDisney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, a day after his appointees approved a deal with the company on how Walt Disney World will be developed over the next two decades, ending the last piece of conflict between the two sides.
Final vote set with Disney, DeSantis appointees for new theme park
Read full article: Final vote set with Disney, DeSantis appointees for new theme parkBoard members for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday to decide on final approval for a multibillion-dollar expansion of Walt Disney World.
Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
Read full article: Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racistA new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California.
Disney could open 5th theme park, 2 water parks after vote with DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Disney could open 5th theme park, 2 water parks after vote with DeSantis appointeesMonths after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.
Disney receives key approval to expand Southern California theme parks
Read full article: Disney receives key approval to expand Southern California theme parksDisney has received a key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades.
California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role
Read full article: California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a roleThe character performers at Disneyland in California have said they filed a petition for union recognition.
Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Read full article: Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion planDisney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors.
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
Read full article: Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement dealAn appellate court has granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district.
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
Read full article: Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' alliesAllies 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 resort’s government by the Florida governor.
Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
Read full article: Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuitAttorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ supporters don’t want the governor’s appointees answering questions under oath as part of a lawsuit against Disney.
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
Read full article: Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearingThe court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s government won’t be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don’t reach a settlement beforehand.
New York doctor’s husband suing Disney for negligence in wrongful death case
Read full article: New York doctor’s husband suing Disney for negligence in wrongful death caseThe husband of a New York doctor who died shortly after dining at a Disney Springs restaurant last year accused Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence in a 19-page lawsuit filed in Florida.
Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointeesDisney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World.
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'
Read full article: Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'Disney is appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of Walt Disney World’s governing district.
Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees' lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district
Read full article: Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees' lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted districtDisney has requested a second court delay in its legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.
DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney's free speech lawsuit
Read full article: DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney's free speech lawsuitAttorneys 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 World’s governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the state’s so-called don’t say gay law.
DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist
Read full article: DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionistGov_ Ron DeSantis’ appointees to Walt Disney World’s 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 “the most egregious exhibition of corporate cronyism in modern American history.”.
Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
Read full article: Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting biggerHong Kong Disneyland has opened its first Frozen-themed attraction, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides.
DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
Read full article: DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over districtAppointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
Read full article: Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees saySince allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s government earlier this year, morale has deteriorated, the governing district has been politicized and cronyism permeates the organization.
Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views
Read full article: Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ viewsIf Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins a federal lawsuit in which Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by the Republican leader, the company won't be the last entity to be punished over supporting a “disfavored viewpoint,” Disney said in court papers on Monday.
Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointeesDisney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the Walt Disney World governing district as part of its defense against a lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Woman sues Disney after ‘painful wedgie’ at Typhoon Lagoon waterpark
Read full article: Woman sues Disney after ‘painful wedgie’ at Typhoon Lagoon waterparkA woman filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Wednesday claiming she suffered serious injuries through a “painful wedgie” at Typhoon Lagoon years ago, according to court records.
GOP lawmakers take aim at LGBTQ+ ‘safe places’ program in small Florida town
Read full article: GOP lawmakers take aim at LGBTQ+ ‘safe places’ program in small Florida townSome central Florida lawmakers say they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals in their windows.
Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passes
Read full article: Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passesEmployees of Walt Disney World’s 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.
Disney countersues in Florida court after oversight board pushes for judgment
Read full article: Disney countersues in Florida court after oversight board pushes for judgmentThe Walt Disney Company on Thursday filed a countersuit against the DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Disney property in Florida court, alleging breach of contract, and asked the court to declare the company the winner in this part of the ongoing feud between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing district
Read full article: Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing districtThe new administrator of Walt Disney World’s governing district can’t continue to work in his new job and be chair of Florida’s ethics commission at the same time.
DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial
Read full article: DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trialGov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Walt Disney World say a Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of the governing district.
DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
Read full article: DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers saySaying Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed the autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China, a group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials has called the Florida governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district “severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State.”
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations
Read full article: DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiationsThe board of Walt Disney World’s governing district now filled with Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees has approved a contract for its firefighters, ending years of contentious negotiations.
‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectations
Read full article: ‘Mission: Impossible’ debuts with $80M over five days, igniting box office but missing expectationsAfter a globe-trotting publicity blitz by star Tom Cruise, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” 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.
New law signed by DeSantis handing Disney Monorail inspections over to FDOT takes effect July 1st
Read full article: New law signed by DeSantis handing Disney Monorail inspections over to FDOT takes effect July 1stWalt Disney World Resort’s iconic monorail system will be inspected by the Florida Department of Transportation beginning July 1st.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after electionsAttorneys 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.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after electionsAttorneys 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.
DeSantis files motion to dismiss Disney’s federal lawsuit against him
Read full article: DeSantis files motion to dismiss Disney’s federal lawsuit against himThe Walt Disney Company has no basis for suing Florida’s governor in federal court over actions taken to reform the special district that governed Disney property, according to a new motion filed in the lawsuit between Florida Governor and Ron DeSantis, according to ABC News and Local 10 News partnerWKMG.
With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents?
Read full article: With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents?For many of those who live in Florida, recent months have brought some changes — many linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis likely to launch 2024 presidential run in Dunedin
Read full article: DeSantis likely to launch 2024 presidential run in DunedinGov Ron DeSantis, who was born in Jacksonville, spent most of his childhood in Dunedin, a city on Florida’s Gulf Coast. That is where he is expected to officially launch his 2024 presidential campaign.
Trump accuses DeSantis of costing Floridians jobs with Disney feud
Read full article: Trump accuses DeSantis of costing Floridians jobs with Disney feudThe Walt Disney Company’s decision to cancel a proposed $1 billion development in Florida gave former President Donald Trump ammunition to attack Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in Florida
Read full article: Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in FloridaDisney has canceled plans for a campus near the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, according to a memo sent by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in Florida
Read full article: Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in FloridaDisney has canceled plans for a campus near the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, according to a memo sent by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is political
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is politicalFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is brushing off Disney's lawsuit against him as politically motivated and saying it's time for the iconic company to stop getting favorable treatment in his state.
Fox's settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5M
Read full article: Fox's settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5MFox Corp.’s $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower.
Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting
Read full article: Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meetingDisney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature against the company that threaten jobs or expansion at its Florida resort is not only “anti-business but anti-Florida.”
Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting
Read full article: Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meetingDisney CEO Bob Iger has said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature against the company that threaten jobs or expansion at its Florida resort is not only “anti-business.
DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of power
Read full article: DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of powerBoard members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
Disney World board picked by DeSantis hints future actions
Read full article: Disney World board picked by DeSantis hints future actionsFive board members appointed by DeSantis on Wednesday hinted at future controversial actions they may take, including prohibiting COVID-19 restrictions at Disney World and eliminating two cities that were created when the Florida Legislature in 1967 approved the theme park resort’s self-governance.
DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversy
Read full article: DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversyThe first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as an apparent punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill — dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government handles.
DeSantis signs bill stripping Disney’s self-governing status
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill stripping Disney’s self-governing statusFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a a news conference in Lake Buena Vista Monday morning to sign new state legislation stripping Disney of its self-governing status in the state.
DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company
Read full article: DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing companyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has 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.
Florida GOP advances migrant flight bills, Disney district
Read full article: Florida GOP advances migrant flight bills, Disney districtFlorida lawmakers have advanced proposals to strip Disney of its self-governing status, expand a controversial migrant transportation program and strengthen prosecutions tied to the state’s election police unit.
Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill
Read full article: Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida billDisney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at Walt Disney World.