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The Walt Disney Company Shakes Up Communications Team in Wake of Recent Controversies

April 29, 2022 by Sara McOmber

After just 5 months in the role, Geoff Morrell has left his position as the Communications Chief at The Walt Disney Company.

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What Would Repealing The Reedy Creek Act Mean For Disney World?

April 16, 2022 by Jenna Saxton

As controversy continues to circulate about Disney's response to Florida's Parental Rights in Education Bill, legislators are threatening to repeal an act that would strip away much of Disney World's ability to self-govern. We're covering what exactly that could mean for the company.

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Florida Governor Comments on Repeal of Reedy Creek Improvement Act in Disney World

March 31, 2022 by Sara McOmber

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that legislators are working to repeal the 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement Act in retaliation to Disney's statement about the "Don't Say Gay" bill, which was recently signed into law. Read Gov. DeSantis's comments about the repeal here.

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Florida Legislators Threaten to Repeal Reedy Creek Improvement Act in Disney World

March 30, 2022 by Sara McOmber

Due to Disney's response to the "Don't Say Gay" bill, Florida legislators have threatened to repeal the "Reedy Creek Improvement Act," which essentially created a separate governing body in Disney World. How could this affect Disney World? Find out more here.

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Bob Iger Comments on “Don’t Say Gay” Bill and Disney’s Wage Gap

March 30, 2022 by Sara McOmber

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger comments on the recent controversy surrounding Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation. He says, "It’s about right and wrong."

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