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The Death of Walt Disney's Private Dream City?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to end a wildly successful half-century experiment in municipal governance.

Reason

'God’s gift to lawyers': DeSantis' culture war laws get him sued a lot

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn’t had any problem pushing his firebrand conservative agenda through the Florida Legislature, scoring national headlines that have propelled him to the top of potential GOP contenders for president in 2024.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida will likely take over Disney World’s Reedy Creek, DeSantis says

SANFORD, Fla. — The state will likely assume control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, rather than local governments absorbing it, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday.

Orlando Sentinel

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Doyle McManus: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry

The most intriguing politician in the Republican Party is an uncharismatic governor who's trying to make the GOP's culture war appealing to suburban mothers.

Los Angeles Times

Federal judge dismisses 1st lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis over Disney World’s Reedy Creek district

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge on Tuesday quickly dismissed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Orlando Sentinel

I Am Iron Man: Disney CEO Compares Himself To Marvel Superhero

The CEO of a publicly traded company took the opportunity to compare himself to one of the most famous superheroes of all time during a graduation speech.

Benzinga

Commentary: Disney World is losing its magic

Florida communities are rallying to protest the Parental Rights in Education Act — or, as it’s better known, the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which will go into effect on July 1.

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Ask Lois travel questions: Is it safe for LGBT couples to travel in Florida?

Note: We asked for your questions about travel in Florida, and this one sure is timely. Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law has brought national attention to our state, and some people are wondering whether they should still visit.

Tribune News Service

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

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

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Edinburgh Live

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

The Independent UK

British woman marries double-murderer on death row in Arizona

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

Salon

Ron DeSantis' Disney stunt backfires

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

Orlando Sentinel

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.

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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