Disney boasts $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it challenges DeSantis in court

Walt Disney World sign at Orlando airport – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Adam McCullough As it fights Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees over their takeover of the district that oversees the entertainment company’s huge theme park resort in central Florida, Disney released a study estimating its economic effect in the state at

Disney has announced the reintroduction of all-day park hopping

Disney announces return of all-day park hopping – Pictured: Disney Annual Passholder Card – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Red Lemon The resort unexpectedly revealed at least three significant changes, including the days on which all-day park hopping would resume, “good-to-go days” for owners of annual passes, and certain price increases on annual passes and

Disney World will soon open a new Moana attraction at Epcot

Standee of the animation movie Moana at the theater – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sarunyu L Walt Disney World management said at the Destination D23 fan gathering on Saturday that a splashy walk-through experience named The Journey of Water, inspired by Moana will formally open on Oct. 16 and that the park will also

Bob Iger is urged to withdraw his lawsuit by Ron DeSantis, reminding the CEO, ‘No one has made Disney more money recently than me’

FL Governor Ron DeSantis urges Disney CEO, Bob Iger (pictured), to drop lawsuit – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kathy Hutchins Ron DeSantis, the presidential candidate who is trailing significantly in the polls, has a message for Disney CEO Bob Iger: You owe me. A lawsuit filed by the Walt Disney Company in response to the Florida

Disney World is now offering a new Florida resident ticket offer

Orlando, Florida, USA – July 29, 2016: Entrance of Walt Disney World near Orlando Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Jerome LABOUYRIE With the purchase of a two-day, two-park ticket, Florida residents may visit Walt Disney World for as little as $159 for a limited time. The discounted ticket is valid from August 1 to September

After Disney amended their lawsuit to chastise Governor DeSantis, he signed legislation aimed at the Monorail

A family heads to the entrance of the Disney Monorail — Courtesy: Shutterstock — James Kirkikis The conflict between Walt Disney World and the state of Florida is far from over, and it shows no signs of abating. This week, Walt Disney World changed its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other major political

Disney declares the start of construction on Florida’s affordable housing

Disney Affordable Housing Plan (Not pictured) – Construction on new affordable housing project — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: 1599686sv On Wednesday, Walt Disney World announced that construction on a proposed affordable housing development in Central Florida would begin the next year. On 80 acres of land, “a few miles away” from the Magic Kingdom

Five family-friendly vacations in Florida that aren’t at Disney World

Cocoa Beach Pier – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Zhukova Valentyna The majority of people immediately think of Disney World when considering family-friendly holidays in Florida. There is so much more to Florida than its amusement parks, even if we all adore Mickey Mouse and everything he has to offer. Florida’s year-round pleasant weather is ideal for

Governor Ron DeSantis officially eliminates Disney control over Reedy Creek

Governor Ron DeSantis – Website Home Pages of Reedy Creek Improvement District — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tada Images Upon the signing of a bill renaming and rebuilding Reedy Creek by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida gained official control over Disney’s special area. At a press conference held on Monday at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. 4,

Lawmakers in Florida are working diligently to take over special-tax district in Disney

Disney Logo — Courtesy: Shutterstock — woaiss It’s possible that the Walt Disney Co.’s DIS 0.76 percent decrease in dominion over its Florida parks is coming to an end. Monday saw the filing of a bill by Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives that would significantly alter the administration and even change the name