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5 DeSantis allies now control Disney World's special district. Here's what's next

A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis ends Disney theme park's special status

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill giving him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district. A five-member board will now be appointed to oversee the government services provided in the state's Disney properties. DeSantis is taking aim at Disney over the company's opposition to the state's "Don't Say…

France 24

How (and why) Gov. Ron DeSantis took control over Disney World's special district

DeSantis dealt another blow to Walt Disney World's autonomy by signing a bill on Monday to take control of the company's development board. Critics say the move looks like retaliation.

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Florida Governor DeSantis takes over Disney district for opposing ‘Don't Say Gay’ law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, making good on his threats to punish the company over its opposition to his so-called Don't Say Gay law.

France 24

Florida governor ends ‘corporate kingdom’ of Walt Disney World

Ron DeSantis signs new law that restricts the autonomy of Florida’s largest private employer after a political clash.

Al Jazeera

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law

The Independent UK

Disney’s new Tron ride: Lightcycle seats cause stir

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is a few weeks away from introducing its Tron Lightcycle/Run attraction to the Magic Kingdom lineup. Folks who have previewed the ride are discussing its merits, including ride time, visual appeal and its unusual seating that puts passengers in a prone position and presents…

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Disney parks urged to clamp down on flashers as several expose themselves

Fuming guests at Walt Disney World in Florida have called on Mickey Mouse bosses to clamp down on people flashing their bodies in front of families and children at the themepark

Daily Mirror

Universal raises hourly wage to $17, setting pace for parks

Universal Orlando plans to raise its starting hourly minimum wage by $2 to $17, becoming the wage leader among major theme parks in central Florida

The Independent UK

Universal Orlando ups starting pay to $17 an hour as Disney wage talks go on

Universal Orlando is raising its minimum wage from $15 to $17 an hour starting June 4, boosting the theme park company’s base pay to $2 more than Walt Disney World’s current rate.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World’s struggling $5,000 Star Wars hotel slashes prices, cancels summer dates

Walt Disney World’s highly hyped Star Wars hotel that debuted to months of sold out “voyages” has seen demand cool so dramatically that the Florida theme park giant has been forced to offer steep discounts on the pricey experience and cancel dates in the middle of summer.

The Orange County Register

Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district

The Independent UK

DeSantis nears takeover of Disney government in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved one step closer to taking over Walt Disney World's self-governing district

The Independent UK

Will Disney, Universal affordable housing projects lead the way for more?

As Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando help build affordable apartments for employees and the public, questions remain about who is going to get to live there and what other local businesses, if any, will follow suit.

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Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill

Disney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at Walt Disney World

WEKU

A new bill in Florida would give the governor control of Disney's governing district

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates in Florida under a bill introduced Monday.

The Independent UK

Florida to begin session on Disney district, migrant flights

Florida lawmakers are meeting to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program

The Independent UK

Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers

Union members voted down a contract proposal covering tens of thousands of Walt Disney World service workers, saying it didn’t go far enough toward helping employees face cost-of-living hikes in housing and other expenses in central Florida

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Florida lawmakers to meet next week on Disney, immigration

Florida lawmakers will meet next week to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and debate proposals on immigration and election crimes

Miami Herald

Legislature calls special session to retain Disney special status but create oversight board

After months of intrigue, Florida lawmakers will meet in special session next week to consider a plan to reverse their decision to dissolve Walt Disney World’s special taxing district and instead approve a state board to oversee it.

Daily Mirror

Brits can stay in a secret Disney suite - if you can prove how big a fan you are

Ten Disney fans and their families will battle it out at the Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and a sailing aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship

Orlando Sentinel

Find your car in Dory 445: Disney renames Epcot parking lot sections for characters

ORLANDO, Fla. — Say farewell to Journey, Amaze, Imagine, Discover, Create, Explore and Wonder. Walt Disney World is changing the names of Epcot’s parking lot sections from those words to the names of characters seen in films, mostly animated ones.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney, Universal report heart issues, falls on attractions

Visitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando suffered heart issues, a seizure and falls while on rides at the theme parks, the state’s quarterly injury report revealed Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney sets dates for ‘Happily Ever After’ return, ‘Harmonious’ farewell

ORLANDO, Calif. — Walt Disney World has announced the return date of “Happily Ever After” fireworks show at Magic Kingdom and revealed an update on its nighttime spectacular plans for Epcot.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World to tweak park reservations for annual passholders, allow impromptu visits after 2 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will relax — but not eliminate — its requirement for park reservations for its annual passholders in the coming months, the company has announced.

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