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RCID Employees Express Sadness at the Loss of Disney Annual Pass Benefits

During the public comments section of Wednesday’s meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, several firefighters of the Reedy Creek Fire Department spoke to Monday’s announcement of the removal of the Disney pass benefits that they’ve been accustomed to enjoying for more than fifty years. District Chair Martin Garcia said that a number of RCID Employees Express Sadness at the Loss of Disney Annual Pass Benefits

CFTOD Administrator Glen Gilzean Resigns From Ethics Commission

According to WESH news, Glen Gilzean, an administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), has resigned from the Florida Ethics Commission to keep his $400k/year employment with the CTFOD. Last week, we reported the apparent conflict of interest as Florida law does not permit public employees to serve on a government watchdog panel. CFTOD Administrator Glen Gilzean Resigns From Ethics Commission

DeSantis’ Oversight District Files Complaint Regarding Bill Received From Disney

According to a press release issued Monday by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), a referral has been submitted to the Florida Inspector General objecting to an over half-a-million dollar invoice they received from Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. The bill breaks down each dollar spent for employee perks and benefits that the former DeSantis’ Oversight District Files Complaint Regarding Bill Received From Disney

Disneyland Announces Early Closure Ahead of Hurricane Hilary

Disneyland Resort is closely monitoring Hurricane Hilary and making adjustments based on the latest information from the National Weather Service. Due to the most recent predictions, Disneyland Resort theme parks will close early tomorrow, Sunday Aug. 20, with Disney California Adventure Park closing at 9 p.m. and Disneyland Park closing at 10 p.m. The Downtown Disney District will close at 11 p.m. Disneyland Announces Early Closure Ahead of Hurricane Hilary

New FIRST Robotics Season With Disney Imagineers

I love seeing the details of this competition each year! It’s a brand new season for FIRST Robotics, an international, project-based robotics competition for students. Kids from Kindergarten to 12th grade can participate in the varsity program, known as FIRST Robotics Competition, which challenges teams of students to create large-scale robots. Taking part in regional competitions, New FIRST Robotics Season With Disney Imagineers

Opening Date Revealed for Tiana’s Palace Restaurant in Disneyland

Disneyland has announced that Tiana’s Palace, the reimagined quick-service style restaurant inspired by the eatery Princess Tiana brought to life in the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios film, The Princess and the Frog, will begin welcoming guests on September 7, 2023! The Mint Julep Bar will also return on this date! More information was also shared Opening Date Revealed for Tiana’s Palace Restaurant in Disneyland

Disney Files Response & Countersuit In State Lawsuit with DeSantis’ Board

As required, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has filed a response to the state-level lawsuit brought against them by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). In the 55-page answer, Disney responds to each claim made by the CFTOD, point by point, paragraph by paragraph. Disney goes on to outline twelve affirmative Disney Files Response & Countersuit In State Lawsuit with DeSantis’ Board