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

[Lilofan]

The Reedy Creek Improvement Act of 1967 was a mistake. It was cronyism, corporatism, and a whole bunch of other -isms. I'm pleased to see this mistake corrected. I'm unconcerned with the underlying motivations of those doing so.

Ironic no one leading FL had an issue until now.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Which "opponents"?

In this instance, the DE&I executives at Disney who have Chapek's cajones locked in a dungeon beneath Cinderella Castle.

I ask this sincerely... do you think the progressive Left is a good representation of enlightenment ideals? I'm a libertarian-bordering-on-anarchist and for my money there is no greater enemy to free speech in this country than the woke movement.

 

[LAKid53]

Freedom of speech does not remove freedom of consequence.

Except for very specific circumstances outlined in SCOTUS rulings, freedom of speech means NO punishment or retribution from government. That's what we are talking about. The actions of government to punish a corporate entity for its speech. By revoking something granted to it by that very same government.

 

[Tom P.]

Except for very specific circumstances outlined in SCOTUS rulings, freedom of speech means NO punishment or retribution from government. That's what we are talking about. The actions of government to punish a corporate entity for its speech. By revoking something granted to it by that very same government.

Which is yet another reason I am doubtful this legislation will survive court challenges. Given that DeSantis is on record publicly saying that this is in response to Disney going "woke," I doubt it will pass first amendment scrutiny.

 

[mkt]

Uhhhh No. At Disney properties guests spend many cent's beyond the price of admission. Yes, many cent's.

You said they do. But they don't actually have to. They can stay off property, bring in their own food and water, and not buy merchandise.

At Vegas, the sole reason for its existence is to drain every cent from your pocket - and they are better at it than WDW, able to generate more money while attracting fewer people.

 

[mkt]

At the end of the day we’re talking money. And Vegas isn’t about gambling losses. Hasn’t been for a very, very long time. Have you ever tried to rent a cabana at a pool party or spend an evening at Tao?

Nope.
I don't gamble.

 

[Tom P.]

But hey, that's just another Wednesday in this nightmarish hellscape of alligator sperm, cuban coffee, and meth addicts we call "the gunshine state"

You really should be working for Disney marketing. Think of the t-shirt opportunities!

 

[CaptainAmerica]

you like the guy with the grudge.

I don't, actually. He makes me laugh in an entertainment sense. I don't like his opponents and I enjoy watching them get dragged across the coals, so that part is fun too. But I don't share his politics or his approach to politics.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Nope.
I don't gamble.

You don’t gamble at a pool party. You don’t gamble at Tao. In fact there are many people who go to Vegas for the dining, shows, and entertainment without plopping any cash on a table whatsoever.

 

[LAKid53]

I am right. Or does the US not believe in slander/libel?

No, that's incorrect. The libel/slander laws in the US aren't the same as those in other jurisdictions.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Apparently you’ve never been to the corrupt state of New Jersey.

Ahhh…how’s the weather today in Tuckerton?

At least you don’t have to pump your own gas

That’s gonna go too…probably this year

 

[networkpro]

I don't, actually. He makes me laugh in an entertainment sense. I don't like his opponents and I enjoy watching them get dragged across the coals, so that part is fun too. But I don't share his politics or his approach to politics.

For any successful public speaker or politician there's always this key thing they observe: Know your audience

 

[GimpYancIent]

You said they do. But they don't actually have to. They can stay off property, bring in their own food and water, and not buy merchandise.

At Vegas, the sole reason for its existence is to drain every cent from your pocket - and they are better at it than WDW, able to generate more money while attracting fewer people.

The Disney Co. is fast becoming more efficient at separating guests from their money with the handicap of not having gambling yet still drain every cent they can from people's pockets.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You don’t gamble at a pool party. You don’t gamble at Tao. In fact there are many people who go to Vegas for the dining, shows, and entertainment without plopping any cash on a table whatsoever.

Yeah…but as impressive as Vegas is on one level…wdw is a way bigger success story on its level

 

[LAKid53]

Courts certainly can libelous/slanderous comments

The bar to prove such is high. And even higher for public officials.

 

[networkpro]

Yeah…but as impressive as Vegas is on one level…wdw is a way bigger success story on its level

WDW has a larger curtain to hide stuff behind. Las Vegas, not so much... just a few blocks off of the strip is a whole nother level.

 

[Newtwo]

Disney will be in Florida long after DeSantis has moved on, just a waiting game

More than likely moved into the oval office.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Yeah…but as impressive as Vegas is on one level…wdw is a way bigger success story on its level

In fairness. Walt never buried anybody in the desert. At least I don’t think so.

 

[mkt]

You really should be working for Disney marketing. Think of the t-shirt opportunities!

Been there, done that - not going back.

(although I do apply here and there to test and see if my rehire's been cleared, which I believe it has as of my last attempt)

 

[GimpYancIent]

Ahhh…how’s the weather today in Tuckerton?

That’s gonna go too…probably this year

To pump your own gas in NJ? Now that would be a shocker of a change!