Disney World Articles and News Stories


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

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

New Paddlefish Cocktail of the Month

I love a seasonal cocktail! Even though I am not a huge drinker in general, having the opportunity to try a special occasion drink whenever I am in town is something I always look forward to. The creative forces at work in restaurants like Paddlefish in Disney Springs always make such beautiful drinks with a New Paddlefish Cocktail of the Month

World Princess Week Brings New Dessert to Disney Springs

More celebrations for World Princess Week at Disney have seen a new dessert arrive at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs Marketplace. The Little Mermaid Waffle Sundae from Marketplace Snacks features vanilla soft-serve in a bubble waffle with rock candy, green apple sauce, pineapple wedges, and chocolate decor. This gorgeous treat is available now through August World Princess Week Brings New Dessert to Disney Springs