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Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises

Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.

By Brooks Barnes

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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, to Close

The planned closure of Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive role-playing attraction, comes as Disney seeks to cut overall costs by more than $5 billion.

By Lauren McCarthy

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Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida

A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud.

By Brooks Barnes

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DeSantis Allies Vote to Nullify Disney’s Control of Florida Resort

The action is the latest in a string of moves against Disney by the governor and his allies, and the company is likely to fight back.

By Brooks Barnes