Ron DeSantis Articles and News Stories
Walt Disney World Files Lawsuit Against FL Governor & New Tourism Oversight Board
UPDATE 1:00 pm: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ office on Disney lawsuit: We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges not held by other businesses in the state. This lawsuit is yet another unfortunate example of their hope to undermine the will of the … Walt Disney World Files Lawsuit Against FL Governor & New Tourism Oversight Board
Trump Backs Disney Against New DeSantis Push
The Disney v. Ron DeSantis battle has escalated to new heights over the last week, with both parties making moves to secure their best position in the turf war for power. A late-night Wall Street Journal article details former United States President Donald Trump backing The Walt Disney Company yesterday, taking aim at the Florida … Trump Backs Disney Against New DeSantis Push
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Continues Feud with Disney, State’s Largest Employer
Ron DeSantis and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson held a press conference at Reedy Creek to discuss the next steps regarding Walt Disney World.
FL Attorney General Comes Up Empty-Handed in Ongoing Battle with Disney
Friday afternoon, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has come up empty-handed on a public records request. Moody hoped to gain insight into agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s board made with Disney ahead of the state’s government takeover. The district that now oversees government services for Walt Disney World specified that “no … FL Attorney General Comes Up Empty-Handed in Ongoing Battle with Disney
During TIME100 Interview, Disney CEO BOB Iger Discusses Hot Button Topics
We reported earlier that Disney CEO Bob Iger made the 2023 list of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. While discussing the topic with TIME, Iger addressed the termination of Marvel Entertainment Chairman Ike Perlmutter and several other hot-button topics, including the company’s ongoing feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the Reedy Creek … During TIME100 Interview, Disney CEO BOB Iger Discusses Hot Button Topics
FL Governor Launches Investigation of Reedy Creek Improvement District Prior to Government Takeover
In a letter to the Chief Inspector General Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally requested a complete review and inspection of the actions of the Board of Supervisors that were in place while Disney was still in charge of the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID). Back in February, DeSantis signed House Bill 9B to replace … FL Governor Launches Investigation of Reedy Creek Improvement District Prior to Government Takeover
Group of ‘Disney Defenders’ Wants Reedy Creek Added to Florida Constitution
The ‘Disney Defenders,’ a political committee in Florida, has started a petition to add the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) to the Florida Constitution, thereby restoring its legislative powers to what was in place on January 1, 2022. Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation into law permitting the government to take over control … Group of ‘Disney Defenders’ Wants Reedy Creek Added to Florida Constitution
Disney Exec Josh D’Amaro Says It’s Time to Get Back to Business
The nearly year-long scuffle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been a noisy one. Still, one of Disney’s top executives is ready to get back to what they do best – entertaining Disney fans and making an extraordinary difference in the economics of the local community. In a walk-through interview … Disney Exec Josh D’Amaro Says It’s Time to Get Back to Business
DeSantis Pens Article for Wall Street Journal, “Why I Stood up to Disney”
It’s going to take everything in me to share this one with you without clouding it with my personal opinion, but I promise to have a good crack at it. **Takes a Deep Breath** Last night, an article appeared on the Wall Street Journal website entitled “Why I stood up to Disney,” written by none … DeSantis Pens Article for Wall Street Journal, “Why I Stood up to Disney”
The Reedy Creek Improvement District is No Longer Controlled by Disney
Today Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at the Reedy Creek Fire Station. He signed the legislation that would overhaul Reedy Creek.
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