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

    Disney Drops First Amendment Lawsuit Appeal Against DeSantis Following Development Agreement Approval

    Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has dropped the federal appeal of a First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The action comes after...
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    Oversight District Approves Development Agreement with Walt Disney World ($17 Billion Investment, Option for New Theme Park)

    The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors has given final approval for a Development Agreement with Walt Disney World. The Development Agreement...
    Walt Disney World

    Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Releases Development Agreement with Disney World

    Following our reporting of the existence of a development agreement, and then the details of the development agreement, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District...
    Walt Disney World

    FDOT Installs New Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Signage

    Earlier today, the Florida Department of Transportation installed some new signage denoting the boundary of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. While this particular...
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    Details Released for Development Agreement Between Tourism Oversight District & Walt Disney World

    Following our report this morning about an agreement between the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and Walt Disney World, more details are now available....
    Walt Disney World

    Tourism Oversight District & Disney World Reach Agreement on Theme Park, Hotel Development for Next Decade

    According to a notice posted in the Orlando Sentinel, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and Walt Disney World have reached an agreement on...
    Walt Disney World

    DeSantis’ Oversight District Outlines $100 Million Roadway Improvements for Walt Disney World (World Drive, Western Way & More)

    In a complete 180-degree reversal from where we were 8 months ago, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is considering $100 million worth of...
    Walt Disney World

    Report: Disney Resumes Political Contributions in Florida

    According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel, The Walt Disney Company has resumed political contributions in Florida. Disney is stepping back into the...
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    DeSantis’ Oversight District Starts Work on New Development Agreement With Walt Disney World

    As part of a "win-win" settlement with Walt Disney World, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Central Florida Tourism Oversight District agreed to invalidate development agreements...
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    Delay Granted in Disney’s Appeal of Free Speech Ruling vs DeSantis

    An appeals court has ruled in Disney's favor, granting a two-month delay for required opening briefs in the appeal of a January 2024 ruling...
    Walt Disney World

    Bob Iger Calls CFTOD Settlement a “Win-Win”, Allowing Disney to Invest in Florida Again

    In the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke about the recent settlement reached between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight...
    Walt Disney World

    From State Prison to 5th Gate: DeSantis’ Vision for Disney World Shifts Following Oversight District Settlement

    What a difference a year makes. It'll be one year this April since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suggested that his new Central Florida Tourism...
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