Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Articles and News Stories
Walt Disney World May Add 5th Theme Park, New Documents Reveal
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), which replaced the former Reedy Creek Improvement District, has adopted a significant new comprehensive plan that could shape the future of Walt Disney World over the next 15 years. Among the most notable elements: the formal approval for a potential fifth major theme park and up to two … Walt Disney World May Add 5th Theme Park, New Documents Reveal
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor
UPDATE 2/1/2024: Disney Parks and Resorts has filed a notice of its intent to appeal Judge Winsor’s decision to dismiss its First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. UPDATE: Since the ruling, Disney has issued the following statement: This is an important case with serious implications for … Federal Judge Dismisses Disney’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor
Briefing Schedule Set in CFTOD’s Motion to Dismiss Disney Lawsuit
In April of this year, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. filed a Federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Secretary of the Department of Economic Opportunity, members of the Board of Supervisors for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), and the Administrator of CFTOD. Disney has amended its filing twice, with … Briefing Schedule Set in CFTOD’s Motion to Dismiss Disney Lawsuit
CFTOD: Employee Annual Pass Benefits, Comments on Feud With Disney
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board met last night, and there were a few updates to share. Glen Gilzean revealed that the board continues to look for a solution to the Disney employee benefits question. After Gilzean sent a surprising email to Disney employees in August, announcing the discontinuation of popular employee benefits, the … CFTOD: Employee Annual Pass Benefits, Comments on Feud With Disney
DeSantis’ CFTOD Plans to Spend $5 Million in Legal Battle With Disney
During Wednesday’s board meeting, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) administrator Glen Gilzean noted that the District has spent nearly $2 million in legal fees so far in its ongoing battle with Disney Parks and Resorts. The lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the CFTOD was filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts back … DeSantis’ CFTOD Plans to Spend $5 Million in Legal Battle With Disney
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
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
Ethics Lawyer Says One of DeSantis’ Oversight Board Members Must Resign
According to ethics commission lawyer Steven Zuilkowski, Glen Gilzean, administrator of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, cannot continue to serve as the state’s ethics commission chairman in addition to being a board member of the district, according to a legal opinion released Thursday. According to an analysis written by Zuilkowski, Florida state law … Ethics Lawyer Says One of DeSantis’ Oversight Board Members Must Resign
FL Judge Rejects Disney’s Bid to Dismiss State Lawsuit Filed by Oversight District
On Friday, a Florida judge denied Disney’s request to dismiss the state lawsuit filed in May 2023 by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD). Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hand-picked the five board members to oversee Walt Disney World’s functions previously managed by the [now dissolved] Reedy Creek Improvement District. Remembering that this state-level case … FL Judge Rejects Disney’s Bid to Dismiss State Lawsuit Filed by Oversight District
Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas
On Wednesday, District Administrator Glenton Gilzean presented the FY2024 budget to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, proposing significant property tax cuts. Specifically, the cut would reduce the current millage rate by nearly 7 percent without impacting core programs that serve the community. According to Gilzean, the rate cut is possible “because of the … Central FL Tourism Oversight District Proposes Tax Cuts for Disney & Surrounding Areas
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