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

[tissandtully]

An injunction, you say? Interesting hypothetical. BUT NOT THIS WEEK BECAUSE I SPECIFICALLY ASKED FOR NO DRAMA.

Seeing what's already happened today in other places I think the Gods have denied your request

 

[lazyboy97o]

Since the District would be seeking the dissolution of the contract, I’m not sure an injunction would be necessary at this moment. The court would have to issue some sort preliminary voiding. As of right now, there also isn’t really anything for Disney to have enjoined. The District has not yet moved to change the land use regulations, so even if they’re operating from the view that the contract is void nothing really changes.

 

[GoofGoof]

Since the District would be seeking the dissolution of the contract, I’m not sure an injunction would be necessary at this moment. The court would have to issue some sort preliminary voiding. As of right now, there also isn’t really anything for Disney to have enjoined. The District has not yet moved to change the land use regulations, so even if they’re operating from the view that the contract is void nothing really changes.

I was about to write something similar. I would think the contract still stands unless it’s declared void by the courts. Disney doesn’t need to do anything right now. If the district fails to comply with the contract or attempts to block development then Disney would need to act. The injunction would be to force the district to comply with the contract until a court can rule on it. I don’t know if anything changes if/when the legislature passes their bill allowing the district to void the contract. Then Disney may have to file something to challenge that law.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Surferboy567]

It’s funny how they try to make it seem like they aren’t trying to target Disney but the wording is specifically tailored toward Disney only.

EDIT: Would this warrant action by Disney? Since it’s now filed as an Amendment.

 

[JAB]

It’s funny how they try to make it seem like they aren’t trying to target Disney but the wording is specifically tailored toward Disney only.

Exactly. They never explicitly name Disney, but the criteria are always drafted in a way such that it only applies to Disney. Or as the kids on the InterWebs say these days... "Tell me you're targeting Disney without telling me you're targeting Disney."

 

[mkt]

Does the district have to cross county lines? Or just the method of transit contained within?

 

[DCBaker]

Link to the text -

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1250/Amendment/773030/HTML

 

[GoofGoof]

So whenever the Governor decides it’s time for payback he can send in inspectors to shut down the monorail while the inspection takes place. I assume they could even drag it out over multiple days and do it without much notice. Maybe the upcoming July 4th week.

 

[JohnD]

I believe this is the language.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1250/Amendment/773030/PDF

 

[UNCgolf]

I doubt any case closes within 2 years of it being filed, forget within 2023.

I didn't say it was likely (I actually think it's very unlikely), just that it's possible. I've worked on cases that were done in less than 6 months because of dismissal/summary judgment.

 

[JohnD]

Exactly. They never explicitly name Disney, but the criteria are always drafted in a way such that it only applies to Disney. Or as the kids on the InterWebs say these days... "Tell me you're targeting Disney without telling me you're targeting Disney."

Every bill crafted in the Florida Legislature affecting Disney, including exemptions, is always written in such a way to specifically refer to WDW without naming the company or the theme park resort.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I didn't say it was likely, just that it's possible. I've worked on cases that were done in less than 6 months because of dismissal/summary judgment.

…might be a different kinda scale/arena here?

 

[Surferboy567]

Would this effect the WDW Railroad as well?

Skyliner?

Don’t they count as “fixed guideway transportation” system?

 

[Figgy1]

Would this effect the WDW Railroad as well?

Skyliner?

Don’t they count as “fixed guideway transportation” system?

Maybe?????????????? Skyliner probably, railroad would probably be considered an amusement ride. If the railway was included so could the train in AK

 

[lazyboy97o]

It’s funny how they try to make it seem like they aren’t trying to target Disney but the wording is specifically tailored toward Disney only.

EDIT: Would this warrant action by Disney? Since it’s now filed as an Amendment.

No, because the amendment is to a bill. It’s still just a proposal.

 

[UNCgolf]

…might be a different kinda scale/arena here?

It's really not. Not naming any names, but we represent/I've worked on cases for companies that are even larger than Disney. Those cases may not have had the same media attention (although a couple arguably did), though.

Anyways, it's kind of irrelevant. I don't actually think this (potential, I suppose, since nothing has been filed yet) case is going to be over in a few months.

 

[RetiredRCID]

At its most basic, the SOF has breached a contract, a promise made 56 years ago...
akin to the US govt breaking a treaty with the native Americans. The word of the government of the SOF is now worthless

 

[JohnD]

No, because the amendment is to a bill. It’s still just a proposal.

It's a filed amendment to CS/CS/SB 1250 due to be heard in the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee tomorrow between 10am - 6pm EDT.

Committee Agenda: https://www.flsenate.gov/Committees/Show/FP/MeetingNotice/5864

"Strike All" amendment: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1250/Amendment/773030/PDF

Bill info: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1250

 

[Surferboy567]

Maybe?????????????? Skyliner probably, railroad would probably be considered an amusement ride. If the railway was included so could the train in AK

Forgot about Rafiki’s. That’s a good point.