DeSantis appointed a donor, an evangelical minister and a co-founder of Moms for Liberty to oversee Disney’s Reedy Creek.
Archives for February 2023
DeSantis signs law stripping Disney World of Reedy Creek control
The new Disney World Reedy Creek law strips the company of its self-governing power.
Disney annual passholders nab spots for Tron previews
Disney World annual passholders sign up for previews of new Tron ride at Magic Kingdom
Universal 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.
Disney Turns 100 at a Tough Moment for the Company
The company is opening two exhibitions that will tour the globe until 2028. It comes at a moment when its formidable stature in the culture has shown a few cracks.
Disney passholders previews for Tron rolling closer
Disney World passholders soon learn more via email about Tron ride previews.
The Winners and Losers from Super Bowl LVII
There were surprises on-field and off — from Rihanna’s halftime performance to Disney’s controversial ad splash.
The Week in Business: Microsoft’s Big Bet on A.I.
Robert Iger, brought back as Disney’s C.E.O., unveiled his vision for more austere operations. New inflation data is coming out.
DeSantis Gains Control of Tax Board Overseeing Disney World
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.
Florida House OKs state takeover of Disney’s Reedy Creek
The Florida House voted 82-31 to reorganize the Reedy Creek Special Improvement District, removing the Walt Disney Co.’s control.