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New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs

November 14, 2023 Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort, one of the world’s most visited vacation destinations, generated $40 billion in economic impact across the state and more than a quarter of a million total jobs in fiscal year 2022, according to a new study from Oxford Economics announced.

Feud simmers between governor, Disney

November 10, 2023 The Center Square

New documents have been filed in response to the corporate giant Walt Disney Company’s October filings stating the company’s First Amendment rights were violated.

Disney sues DeSantis in fight over autonomy, corporate free speech

April 26, 2023 The Center Square

Disney filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday, claiming that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers cut off Disney World’s autonomy over its political speech.

DeSantis signs bill to strip Disney of self-governance privileges

February 27, 2023 The Center Square

The Walt Disney Company has officially lost its cozy relationship with Florida.

Florida lawmakers conclude special session, strip away Disney’s special status

February 10, 2023 The Center Square

The Florida Legislature concluded its special session on Friday, passing bills regarding Disney’s autonomy, transport of foreign nationals and election fraud.

Florida’s DeSantis wants special session to address Disney’s status

February 2, 2023 The Center Square

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s calling a special session that will deal with Disney’s autonomy and other issues “in a week or two.”

A look back at Mickey’s Toontown Fair

May 24, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

Mickey’s Toontown Fair might go down in Walt Disney World history as one of the stranger ideas.

Florida House passes bill that would strip Disney of its self-rule status

April 22, 2022 The Center Square

The Florida House on Thursday passed a measure that would strip Walt Disney Company of its self-governing status in the state.

Florida Senate passes bill that would strip Disney of its self-rule status

April 20, 2022 The Center Square

The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a measure that would strip Walt Disney Company of its self-governing status in the state.

Magic Kingdom’s new Tron coaster won’t open for the park’s 50th

January 5, 2021 West Center Street

A new E-Ticket attraction at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will not open for the park’s 50th anniversary, according to a report.