Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, it was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
“I’m Not Backing Down One Inch” Ron DeSantis Takes Aim at Disney While Kicking Off Presidential Campaign in Iowa
During a campaign kickoff event in Iowa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued his culture war against Disney, saying that he will not back down...
Michael Sasso Resigns From Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors
Vice Chair Michael Sasso has resigned from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. Sasso's term was through February 26, 2027 and...
Disney Opposes DeSantis “Judge Shopping” in Federal Lawsuit
As we await the outcome of a motion to disqualify Chief Judge Mark E. Walker, Disney has filed an opposition to the motion. In...
New Disney Oversight District Administrator to Explore Advisory Boards to Give Disney Springs Business Owners & Others Input on District Decisions
At a May 24th Central Florida Tourism Oversight District meeting, newly appointed District Administrator Glen Gilzean spoke about a topic that will hopefully lead...
Disney vs DeSantis: Court to Rule on Recusal of Chief Judge Mark Walker
In a new filing this afternoon, Chief Judge Mark E. Walker has acknowledged that the court has received yesterday's pre-trial timeline but has said...
Governor DeSantis Will File Motion to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit by Disney, Pre-Trial Timeline Agreed Upon By Both Parties
According to a newly filed joint stipulation, Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have agreed upon a timeline for pre-trail motions in the federal...
Walt Disney World Theme Park Operations & Results Unaffected by DeSantis Feud So Far
In a question and answer session this morning, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro said that the ongoing feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has...
DeSantis Says There’s Zero Chance He Backs Down in Fight With Disney
In off-the-cuff comments yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said there's zero chance that he backs down from his war on Disney. His comments came...
Newly Appointed Oversight District Administrator Glen Gilzean Now a Named Defendant in Disney World vs DeSantis Lawsuit
In a newly filed document in the Disney vs DeSantis federal lawsuit, newly named District Administrator Glen Gilzean has been named a defendant following...
DeSantis’ Legal Team Asks Judge Mark E. Walker to Recuse Himself from Disney World’s Federal Lawsuit
A newly filed Motion to Disqualify, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' legal team is asking Chief Judge Mark E. Walker to recuse himself from a...
No New Rules or Regulations Planned For Next Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Meeting
The next meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is planned for May 24th and the initial agenda from the Board of Supervisors...
Disney World Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit from DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
Disney has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill...