The bill would allow approved development agreements for Walt Disney World to be voided. The company has already sued the governor over the issue.
Category: Amusement and Theme Parks
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Disney Sued by Florida for Control of Theme Park’s Expansion
A board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis claims the company cut a “back room deal” to control development at Walt Disney World.
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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.
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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.
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Dragon at Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ Performance Catches Fire
At least six workers were treated for smoke inhalation after the fire on Saturday night at the California theme park, but no one was seriously hurt, officials said.
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DeSantis Appointees Seek to ‘Void’ Disney World Agreement
A board overseeing the resort wants lawyers to prepare a resolution to stop Disney from maintaining vast control over the complex for decades to come.
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DeSantis, in Latest Volley Against Disney, Suggests Punitive Steps
The Florida governor also described proposed legislation he said would override the company’s effort to sidestep oversight of its theme parks.
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Disney Restaurants and Food Fan Obsession: Turkey Legs, Mickey Bars and More
A fascination with the theme parks’ cuisine has spawned fan websites and snagged our critic, who has a Disney back story of her own.
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DeSantis Asks Florida Authorities to Investigate Disney World Board
The New York Times – Business:The governor sent a letter to the state inspector general regarding Disney’s efforts to limit state oversight of its theme park resort.
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DeSantis’s Oversight Board Said Disney Stripped It of Its Power
The New York Times – Business:The Florida governor’s new Disney World oversight board belatedly realized that the company had quietly sidestepped its control.
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Spirited Away to Miyazaki Land
The New York Times – Travel:What happens when the surreal imagination of the world’s greatest living animator, Hayao Miyazaki, is turned into a theme park?
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DeSantis Gains Control of Tax Board Overseeing Disney World
The New York Times – Business:The Florida governor had wanted to abolish the resort’s designation as a special tax district. That would have left two counties paying for services like policing.