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Disney World will donate $1.5 million to more than a dozen Florida nonprofits
The organizations chosen work within education, the arts, poverty, environmental programs and more
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Gov. DeSantis’ attorneys ask federal judge to toss out Disney lawsuit
Attorneys wrote that Disney’s lawsuit is a ‘last-ditch effort to reinstate its corporate kingdom’
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Disney plans to ‘turbocharge’ growth with $60 billion investment in its parks over the next decade
The company previously announced plans to invest $17 billion in Florida’s parks alone.
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Disney district continues talks over replacing employee passes
District Chairman Martin Garcia said the district is considering an annual ‘stipend’ of $1,400 for employees
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All the biggest Disney World announcements from Destination D23 in Orlando
‘Encanto’ and Hatbox Ghost and Star Tours and Figment and…
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Disney district firefighters who supported DeSantis’ takeover now criticize move to eliminate perks
The firefighters said Wednesday that the park-related benefits were long viewed as an incentive to work for Reedy Creek
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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief Glen Gilzean resigns from ethics commission
Last week, commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position
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DeSantis-appointed Disney board targets free passes, discounts for employees
A referral has been submitted to the Florida inspector general about ‘perks and benefits that the former Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District funneled back to Disney’
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Disney files countersuit against Gov. DeSantis, days after he said he’s ‘moved on’ from feud
‘The contracts are valid contracts and are binding on the (Central Florida Tourism Oversight) District,’ the counterclaim said.
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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief can’t hold both positions, ethics lawyer says
Commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position
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Gov. DeSantis says he’s ‘moved on’ from feud with Disney, wants company to drop lawsuit
‘I’m not fine with giving extraordinary privileges, you know, to one special company at the exclusion of everybody else,’ DeSantis said.
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Disney’s World Princess Week to bring treats and a royal ball this year
Throw on a tiara and some extra glitter
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Media committee backs Disney in federal-court fight against Florida Gov. DeSantis
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press state retaliation against the entertainment company violated the First Amendment
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DeSantis-backed board overseeing Disney World wants to cut ‘wasteful spending,’ including overtime pay for cops
‘It appears that there are a number of other naughty things that this old board did with district funds,’ Garcia said
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Zombie fingers, tombstone tarts and other creepy treats coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney
This year’s Halloween party at Magic Kingdom has some of the most imaginative and slightly spooky creations in years
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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon announces H2O Glow after-hours summer event
The party goes on select nights through September
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Disney World marks National Dole Whip Day this week with a plethora of sweet, frosty treats
Just in time for our inferno summer
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The upcoming Evermore Orlando Resort debuts the city’s first artificial lagoon
This will be Central Florida’s first Conrad Hotel, spanning more than 1,000 acres
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How to celebrate July 4th at Orlando’s theme parks in 2023
All the major theme parks will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and other red, white and blue festivities
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Judge sides with Disney in stockholder lawsuit over feud with Gov. DeSantis
Attorneys for stockholder Kenneth Simeone filed a lawsuit in December after Disney declined to provide some requested records