Gov. Ron DeSantis drew fire from former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for his battle with Disney.
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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.
DeSantis says Legislature will reassert control of Disney’s Reedy Creek
DeSantis and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson are holding a news conference in Disney World’s backyard.
Wyndham considers timeshare and hotel project near Disney
Orlando-based timeshare developer Travel + Leisure is preparing to embark on the project near Disney.
HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery to Unveil New Max Streaming Service
The service, expected to be called Max, is meant to help the company compete more directly with Netflix and Disney.
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.
DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax, tolls at Disney World
Gov. DeSantis says he will void the Reedy Creek deal that stripped the new board of its power and consider new hotel taxes and tolls on Disney World.
Iger vows $17B Disney World expansion, calls DeSantis ‘anti-business’
Disney plans to invest $17 billion in Walt Disney World over the next 10 years and create 13,000 new jobs, CEO Bob Iger says.
DeSantis Asks Florida Authorities to Investigate Disney World Board
The governor sent a letter to the state inspector general regarding Disney’s efforts to limit state oversight of its theme park resort.