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How Disney found its pride – and riled the American right

Once known for its ‘traditional’ values, the entertainment giant is battling US conservatives over an anti-gay bill. Indeed the House of Mouse has had a long relationship with the LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian - UK

US Senate candidate leads first lawsuit challenging dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek district

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three Central Florida taxpayers represented by a lawyer running for U.S. Senate are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over the dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Orlando Sentinel

Lynn Schmidt: Give peace a chance in America's culture wars

I have a confession when it comes to the culture war our society is mired in: I consider myself a pacifist on this front. As the battles rage on between the woke left and the anti-woke right, it seems clear to me that there will be no winners, only losers.…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to take control of Disney World’s government

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to replace Disney World’s special government district with a new one that he would control.

Orlando Sentinel

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Disney World this year

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World has announced dates, ticket prices and event details for the 2022 return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, an after-hours event at Magic Kingdom. For the past two years, the theme park has hosted less extravagant Halloween festivities in reaction to the COVID pandemic.

Orlando Sentinel

Axing Disney World’s Reedy Creek could hurt Florida government finances, analysts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dissolving the Reedy Creek district could hurt Florida government finances and potentially strengthen The Walt Disney Co.’s balance sheet at taxpayers’ expense if leaders don’t solve a complex set of legal problems, according to industry analysts following the showdown.

Orlando Sentinel

British woman marries US murderer after telling her parents she was going to Disney World

Rebecca Short, from Oxfordshire, told her parents she was off on a holiday for Disney World, but little did they know she was going to tie the knot with a double murderer on death row in the US

Edinburgh Live

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British woman marries double-murderer on death row in Arizona

Rebecca Short, 26, told her family she was visiting Disney World

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis' Disney stunt backfires

Florida Republicans' rush to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District might also contravene state law

Salon

DeSantis signs bill eliminating Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek district; Fitch warns of bond downgrade

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two bills targeting The Walt Disney Co. on Friday, eliminating the company’s special Reedy Creek district and stripping its exemption from the “Big Tech” social media bill.

Orlando Sentinel

From planes to Ubers: Where you do and don’t have to wear masks on US public transport

Planes, trains, cabs, and buses across the US are dropping their mask requirements – even at Disney World

The Independent UK

How Florida residents could end up paying for the GOP’s war with Disney over ‘Don’t Say Gay’

Dissolving the decades-old governing structure for Disney’s sprawling properties could come at a cost for taxpayers in neighbouring counties, Florida officials warn

The Independent UK

Years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk

The idea was presented to Florida lawmakers in a movie house outside Orlando 55 years ago: Let Disney form its own government and in exchange it would create a futuristic city of tomorrow

The Independent UK

Colorado governor invites Disney to move to state to escape Florida’s ‘authoritarian’ policies

‘We’re ready for Mountain Disneyland’, Jared Polis says

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From planes to Ubers: Where you do and don’t have to wear masks on US public transport

Planes, trains, cabs, and buses across the US are dropping their mask requirements – even at Disney World

The Independent UK

Where you do and don’t have to wear masks on US public transportation

Planes, trains, cabs, and buses across the US are dropping their mask requirements – even at Disney World

The Independent UK

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state

Daily Mirror

UK's biggest family the Radfords dodge Manchester Airport chaos on trip to Disney World

Sixteen members of the Radford clan reached Florida despite previous worries of getting the brood through the long delays

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Chicago business relocation pitch targets ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation with full-page ads in Florida, Texas and Arizona

In the war for the hearts, minds and corporate relocations of businesses, Chicago has fired another shot across the bow at three Sun Belt rivals over recent legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, such as the Florida education law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.”

Daily Mirror

Stunning fairytale castle which looks straight out Disney film now worth £45million

Dad Chris Mark decided to build the incredible castle nearly 20 years ago for his young daughters but now they are all grown up he is cashing in - but still plans to build another one!

Benzinga

Disney-DeSantis Feud Fallout Could Spell Trouble For The Magic Kingdom: Here's What You Need To Know

The ongoing feud between Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis threatens to envelop Disney World.

Daily Mirror

Disney-obsessed woman donates blood to fund monthly trips to Disney World

Liz Gramlich, 28, from Philadelphia in the US, said her monthly trips to Disneyland are respite from the horror of the pandemic - and she'll go to extreme lengths to keep paying for them

Tribune News Service

Parades, haircuts, characters: Walt Disney World attractions still affected by pandemic

After two years of dealing with a pandemic, Florida’s theme parks are mostly back to normal in their operations. But there still are some pockets of entertainment that are closed or restricted because of COVID-19.

Miami Herald

Disney World apologizes over dance performance from Texas high schoolers

MIAMI — Disney World has apologized for a controversial dance routine by a high school troupe from southern Texas that visited the park last week.

Daily Mirror

Huge £912k home is 'like Disney World' for adults - with Tarzan rope swing between rooms

A jungle-themed mansion is now on the market for £912,560 and buyers will get the chance to live like a real-life Tarzan, even 'swinging from room to room' on a huge rope swing

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