Reedy Creek no more: DeSantis-appointed Disney district unveils new website, logo
Some 10 months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law to rename Disneyโs special taxing district the โCentral Florida Tourism Oversight Districtโ and appointed a new board to oversee it, the district has unveiled a new website URL.
๐Insider Look: โJourney of Waterโ inspired by Disneyโs Moana makes a splash, promotes water conservation at EPCOT
A Disney Imagineer guides us through the new attraction made up of tropical paths highlighting the water cycle. And itโs interactive. Wave to the water and it may wave back. You can also swipe your hand through the rain harps to make music.
DeSantis-appointed board asks state to probe $2M paid to Disney for perks
The oversight board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to handle Walt Disney World property is asking the Florida Inspector General to investigate why the boardโs predecessor spent at least $2 million to Disney for employee perks.
Florida Gov. DeSantis files motion to dismiss Disneyโs federal lawsuit against him
The Walt Disney Company has no basis for suing Floridaโs governor in federal court over actions taken to reform the special district that governed Disney property, according to a new motion filed in the lawsuit between Gov. DeSantis and Disney.
Disney monorail inspections tucked into new law signed by DeSantis
The Florida Department of Transportation will soon have the duty to inspect Walt Disney Worldโs monorail system, one of several provisions enacted by the Florida Legislature as part of the stateโs clash with the Walt Disney Company.
DeSantis promises โvery, very strong actionโ against Disney over Reedy Creek agreement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would not go into specifics Friday, but he promised that he and the state Legislature would take โvery, very strong actionโ in the coming weeks against Disney for an agreement that serves to strip the new district that oversees Disney World property of much of its power.
Disney CEO Bob Iger calls DeSantis โanti-Floridaโ in fight over special district
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger addressed the ongoing feud between the theme park giant and Ron DeSantis on Monday hours after the Florida governor fired back at the former Reedy Creek Improvement District, requesting an investigation.
Disney Cruise Lineโs newest ship heading to Singapore
Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh DโAmaro and Singaporeโs Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.
CEO Bob Iger admits Disney theme park price adjustments โtoo aggressive,โ report shows
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger admitted the theme park giantโs quest for savingsโwhich resulted in park price increases and job cutsโmight have been โa little bit too aggressive,โ according to a report from the LA Times.
What comes next? Experts weigh in on what Disneyโs CEO switch means for companyโs future
Former Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to lead Disney as Chief Executive Officer. Senior leadership made the announcement this weekend saying Iger succeeds Bob Chapek, who stepped down from his position.
DeSantis blasts Disney for โwokeโ response on Florida sexual identity in schools bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis is condemning Disneyโs response to Floridaโs bill banning discussion of sexual orientation and identity in some classrooms, calling the company โwokeโ and saying itโs fallen for โphony hysteriaโ from the corporate media.
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park announce reopening date
โ The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday that Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to guests on April 30. โThe day all of us have long been waiting for is almost here,โ said Ken Potrock, president of the Disneyland Resort. Magic returns to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as the theme parks plan to reopen April 30, 2021. The hotels of the Disneyland Resort plan to welcome guests once again, with a phased reopening. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.
Disney to lay off nearly 9,000 part-time workers
The decision would affect 5,299 full-time and 8,857 part-time cast members. However, the same could not be said for part-time employees. [RELATED: Nearly 6,700 Disney employees in Florida face layoffs | Disney announces thousands of layoffs as coronavirus pandemic continues]For those under the union and currently full-time, the STCU and Walt Disney Co. agreed that there will be no permanent layoffs. In addition, any cast members represented by the STCU will have priority employment ahead of any new hires. Laid-off part-time employees will also have a contractual right to be recalled to their old jobs until Oct. 1, 2022.
Disney guests report glitches, long waits when making park reservation during coronavirus pandemic
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Disney launched its new system Monday allowing resort guests with tickets to make reservations. The new reservations system is part of the companys phased reopening plan to stick to capacity restrictions prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Disney guests can only reserve one park per day, due to capacity limitations. She and her husband have a Disney Vlog called Jen and Joe on the go. They booked a Disney resort for late July - but Sperandeo said her theme park reservation experience has been anything but magical. Right now, park reservations are only open to Disney resort guests who already purchased theme park tickets.