Archives for March 2023

The Florida governor’s new Disney World oversight board belatedly realized that the company had quietly sidestepped its control.

Read more about DeSantis’s Oversight Board Said Disney Stripped It of Its Power

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to strip Disney of self-governance have been thwarted by a document that invokes the British royal family.

Read more about Disney checkmates Ron DeSantis with a King Charles clause

Ike Perlmutter, the chairman of Marvel Entertainment who’s had a volatile tenure at Disney, was reportedly among the latest round of job cuts at the entertainment giant.

Read more about Bob Iger Ousts a Marvel Antagonist

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board overseeing Disney World’s government services is gearing up for a potential legal battle over a development agreement they say effectively renders them powerless.

Read more about DeSantis’ Reedy Creek board says Disney stripped its power

The move was part of a company cost-cutting campaign and came after Mr. Perlmutter was part of an unsuccessful attempt to shake up Disney’s board.

Read more about Disney Lays Off Ike Perlmutter, Chairman of Marvel Entertainment

Amid a feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis, Walt Disney World will host what’s billed as “the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world” in September.

Read more about Disney to host gay rights summit as DeSantis declares victory over The Mouse

Disney plans to lay off about 4,000 people as part of the 7,000 job cuts CEO Bob Iger revealed in February, Business Insider says.

Read more about Disney plans 4,000 layoffs as part of previously announced job cuts, report says

Nick Valenti plans to open Simply Capri at 114 Ruby Red Place, Winter Garden, in early May.

Read more about Disney’s Flamingo Crossings lands Italian eatery from restaurateur Nick Valenti

Disney releases first trailer for “Haunted Mansion” with familiar scenes, spooky elements from theme park ride.

Read more about First trailer released for Disney’s new ‘Haunted Mansion’ film

A massive Oregon coffeehouse chain is planning to perk up Florida with its first store in the state serving sweet coffee drinks.

Read more about Dutch Bros. Coffee plans 1st Florida store near Walt Disney World