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  1. GrumpyFan

    Monorail Support beams needing repair!

    After 50 years of constant use for the MK lines, and now more than 40 for the Epcot line, I have to wonder what the overall state of the system is? I would hope it gets regular inspections and maintenance considering the notorious Florida soil conditions, but it wouldn't surprise me a bit if we...
  2. GrumpyFan

    Monorail Support beams needing repair!

    Anyone else see this image from Bioreconstruct of one of the monorail supports with damage and rust? I would think there are probably others in similar condition. I would be curious to see how long before it gets fixed.
  3. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    It’s as much for them as Disney. If Desantis or anyone else can attack Disney and strip their powers over voicing their opposition to policy it can happen to them too. I didn’t think the skit was very funny but it did send a message to both Disney and Desantis and I applaud them for it.
  4. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    Tampa Bay Times adding fuel to the fire now. https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2023/04/07/gov-desantis-ridiculous-fight-against-disney-editorial/
  5. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    You must have read his bio. 😆 Pardon me, "their" bio. I just assumed a name like "Elvis Mickey" was a male. Shame on me. 🤣 They are clearly a mouse who is also an Elvis fan.
  6. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    BRAVO! If I may just add to this, ”It is their right as is everyone else’s as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution”.
  7. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    I retracted my comment. I don't care about your bio. But you most certainly are trolling now.
  8. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    My comment was more general in regards to the nature of the founding of the "Central Florida Tourism Oversight District" whose name conveys more authority and a wider reach than they actually have. I think the idea of such a board could be a good thing, even though my conservative side would...
  9. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    Arguably they had an unfair advantage in their favor, but now it's completely flipped to the state having a hugely unfair advantage over Disney. There needs to be a more balanced approach, if any. I would suggest the CFTOD be represented by all major theme park players in the area as well as...
  10. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    This has been debated here EXTENSIVELY. You will need to go back about 60-70 pages to see the answers. I think it was just two or three days ago. Geez! PLEASE. Let's not do it again!
  11. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    Time magazine jumped in with a shot at Desantis. 😁 https://time.com/6269199/bob-iger-disney-florida/
  12. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    I wish I could say it was an intentional thing, but I threw that out arbitrarily. Lol! The next best option might have been 404 - not found. For those who don't know:
  13. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    It's been mentioned as a possibility, I think. Check page 403. ;) 😁
  14. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    Desantis' latest comments just sound like chest beating and auditioning for the Presidency. But also it's publicity for him anytime he mentions "Disney" and he knows it. It's actually quite shrewd and sounds just like a play out of Trump's book. Well, shrewd, but also dangerous for him if Disney...
  15. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    I don't think it's hate as much as it's about control. Essentially he wants to limit their voice and their power within the state but still collect the BILLIONS of dollars they bring in. It's quite sinister and very unsettling.
  16. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    I was of the understanding that the tax revenue collected by RCID all went back into the district to help maintain everything. Was it not or am I misunderstanding your question?
  17. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    Is it a "huge competitive advantage" though? Sure it makes some things easier and maybe quicker for them to get approval for, but as history has shown in the last 10 years, Disney is still VERY slow in comparison to their competition in developing new properties and attractions. I say it's a...
  18. GrumpyFan

    News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

    Nobody has an answer for that, either. Granted the old situation gave Disney somewhat of an unfair competitive advantage and there were some provisions in it that were unneeded, but still it was a mutually beneficial agreement between them and the taxpayers. I would love to hear Desantis or a...
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