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Aug 02 2023
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DeSantis-controlled Disney World district gets rid of all diversity, equity and inclusion programs and staffers
ORLANDO, Fla. — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs were abolished Tuesday from Walt Disney World’s governing district, now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, in an echo of the Florida governor’s agenda which has championed curtailing such programs in higher education and elsewhere. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement that its diversity, equity
NBC News (Online)
Jul 13 2023
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‘Nobody was there’: What’s behind the summer slump at Disney World and Universal Orlando
Long lines and jam-packed crowds tend to go hand in hand at Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks during the summer months, but Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando parkgoers may be in for a reprieve this season.
Wait times for rides and attractions at both resorts have shortened, according to analysts who track theme park attendance. Videos on social media also show park
CNN (Online News)
May 01 2023
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DeSantis-backed board countersues Disney
The board picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to oversee Disney in the state said it will sue the company, escalating the feud between the entertainment giant and the Republican governor after the company sued the state in federal court last week. Disney sued Florida, alleging that the state unjustly retaliated against it for its public opposition to a law in the state that prohibits the
The Hill
May 01 2023
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DeSantis-appointed board will countersue Disney
Members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors during a meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in April 2023. Photo: Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) voted Monday to file a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company. Why it matters: The forthcoming suit comes as another escalation
Axios
Jul 10 2023
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Tourism oversight district’s suit against Disney goes before judge this week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An Orange County circuit judge this week will hear arguments on a request by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to toss out a lawsuit filed by a revamped special district amid a feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the entertainment giant. Judge Margaret Schreiber will face a tangle of legal issues Friday as she considers Disney’s request to dismiss — or at least put on hold — a
Click Orlando
Apr 26 2023
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Disney escalates DeSantis fight to courtroom
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally pushed Disney to the breaking point. On Wednesday, the behemoth entertainment company filed a lawsuit against DeSantis and other government officials involved with the governor and the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The suit alleges that DeSantis' recent actions against Disney are unlawful and unconstitutional. The lawsuit is the
Newsweek
Jul 13 2023
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Disney Looking to Sell Equity Stake in ESPN, Other Networks as Financial Losses Mount
As its financial losses continue to mount, entertainment giant Disney is starting to look for ways to unload large chunks of ownership stakes in TV networks, including ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic, Freeform, and others. Disney chief Bob Iger recently told CNBC that the Mouse House is searching for new partners that might be open to sinking cash into these networks, which may “not be core
Breitbart News
Jul 13 2023
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Bob Iger says TV assets apart from ESPN ‘may not be core to Disney’
Walt Disney Company boss Bob Iger said the company is considering selling its TV assets while seeking a strategic partner for sports cable property ESPN. Iger told CNBC on Thursday that he has had discussions with potential investors about buying a minority stake in ESPN, though he would not specify. Iger said he hopes a partner would assist Disney with its sports-related “distribution or
New York Post (News)
May 12 2023
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Disney Stock Plummets From Loss of Subscribers
Disney’s stock fell for a second consecutive day as investors expressed concern that the entertainment company would face additional roadblocks as it lost subscribers, but saw gains of more people visiting its theme parks. The stock dipped by nearly 9 percent yesterday (May 11) after the entertainment company said they lost four million subscribers, partly due to losing the right to stream the
The Observer (New York)
Jul 10 2023
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Florida Judge to weigh arguments in Gov. DeSantis, Walt Disney Parks district dispute
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An Orange County circuit judge this week will hear arguments on a request by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to toss out a lawsuit filed by a revamped special district amid a feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the entertainment giant. Judge Margaret Schreiber will face a tangle of legal issues Friday as she considers Disney’s request to dismiss — or at least put on hold — a
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