Tokyo gets a Rapunzel mini-land with a 5 min. boat ride … meanwhile WDS Paris gets a Rapunzel puddle of water with a Tangled version of the Tea Cups attraction. That's just sad 😞
Hey Tom, do the government employees around Universal and Sea World get free annual passes there? According to you it sounds like this is a common “benefit” at all these them park districts.
You forgot to mention that the passes where against FL law and had to be stopped once discovered or the board could also be charged with the crime. You need to cover the whole story! And IMO it was just another way for Disney to make a buck by selling the passes to RCID. 2.5 million dollars a year.
You are looking at this as if any employee or board members of RCID were Disney employees, they were not, they were government employees. The FL AG is looking into this as a possible criminal charge because that was a LOT of money, not just going to fire fighters and such but to board members as well. RCID is a government entity, they issue tax free gov. bonds, they are gov. by ALL of the state laws over state gov. and this whole thing was a HUGE no-no but just shows how Disney just treated RCID as their own fiefdom, which is completely illegal.
Republicans truly hate Americans and more so first responders. Republicans have destroyed Florida and their next goal is to destroy all of America. Why can't republicans just move to russia to be where their ideology is common place. Please republicans, stop trying to make Florida New russia!!!!
Im hoping to go to TDLR late May next year. The way I see it is, if I get to see Fantasy Springs, then that’s awesome, but, if for some reason it’s not open in time, it will be better because my thinking is that most people will want to push their trip back until it opens, meaning, the park will be less crowded, the closer it gets to the lands opening date. So, win win.
Fact: the free passes for the RCID were actually illegal because they were purchased with government funds without competitive bid and to a sole business. Thats why they now get money to purchase a pass, if they even want one.
The RCID employees are government workers and cannot by law accept any gift over $25. Also these tickets were bought with money from taxes. Even though most of the taxes are paid by Disney, they don’t pay them all. RCID is attempting to keep this benefit by giving the employees cash to spend it on whatever they want. They did an audit of the passes and the highest % ever used was less than 70%. On average the usage was in near 45%. So most are given a pass and get no use out of it. Now they can.
Does the Reedy Creek situation also take away the passes for all of the third party operators at Disney Springs since they aren't technically "Cast Members"?
The Fantasia rock work is just the tip of the iceberg (rockberg?). The entire land is full of rock work in the shape of Disney characters. Think Tree of Life but with Disney characters, and spread out across the land.
As someone who is married to a 7th generation New Orleanian, I can confirm there are no stuffed beignets. Except, at Jazz Fest, they did have praline-stuffed beignets at one of the stands.
All the comments with their panties in a bunch. This pass was a perk for decades and now, according to comments, is HIGHLY ILLEGAL? Who knew providing an annual pass to employees is the worst thing to happen in this state. Except it wasnt illegal. Per the board, they gave multiple reasons why they removed including low usage and unfair to smaller families and preference to a business. One of them mentioned it could be illegal, but since its been working into the budget (from what i could find) since 2004, i doubt it was. Theyre just looking for a way to cut the budget and blame it on legality like the comments are who love daddy DeSantis.
So, did anyone notice that behind the Marvel characters, there was a screen saying *Miracles from Molecules*? That was the theme song from Adventure Thru Inner Space at Disneyland. I wonder what the connection is there?
I’m making gumbo right now in my home 20 minutes from the ocean in Lower Alabama. None of those pictures look like any gumbo I’ve ever made or eaten from here to Houston. Bless their hearts, though, they’re way over on the left coast. They’re doing their best.
(DISNEY HAS THE ENDLESS POWER TO FUND ALL OPPOSITION AND SUPPORT OF DISNEY VS DESANTIS DICTATOR OR REPUBLICAN MAGA VIOLATING HUMAN RIGHTS) But neither the United States nor any state shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void – Section 4 14th amendment – The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. – Section 5. – The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
REEDY CREEK MUST BE REINSTATED AS MAGA DESANTIS HAS NO RIGHT TO BE A DICTATOR VIOLATING DISNEYS FREE SPEECH OR DISNEYS RIGHT TO SUPPORT PROTESTS OF DISNEY EMPLOYEES OR DISNEY LGBTQ FANS AND FAMILIES.
MAGA REPUBLICAN DEBATE JUST ILLEGALLY DECLARE WAR OR INVASION ON MEXICO only congress and biden can enact invasions or war.
I'm so confused why Ron Desantos is going to be president if he wins and Joe Biden losing I'm going to laugh so hard on the top of my lungs because in my opinion I love Joe Biden and I just hope he wins but it is also hilarious on how he is escaping these law Suits against Disney so he can a presidential nominee
So, the Firefighters/EMTs and their families, all got APs? In Perpetuity? Dayam… and a half a Mil for just Q1??? I wonder how it will affect Park attendance…
Tom, Have you ever heard the term stay i your lane? Every time you try and report on Disney's legal issues you never seem to have done any research and have zero knowledge about the laws in Florida. Doing real news takes a lot of time and research you can't just read a press release from Disney and call it a day because with real news there is more then one side and a lot of complexity.
So if you can't report on all sides (whether you agree or not) of a real news story then STAY IN YOUR LANE and report about new rides, costume characters and overpriced merch. We already have enough fake news in the world we don't need more.
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Hey Tom, maybe you could actually show the quarterly invoice from Disney for the tickets?
Disney even charged the district to make up for "discounts" used by the RCID employees!
Exactly $26,312.88 for combined "discount" usage just in the released quarterly invoice.
Tokyo gets a Rapunzel mini-land with a 5 min. boat ride … meanwhile WDS Paris gets a Rapunzel puddle of water with a Tangled version of the Tea Cups attraction. That's just sad 😞
Why is desantis in the thumb nail as if he’s part of the new reedy creek district organization?
Hey Tom, do the government employees around Universal and Sea World get free annual passes there? According to you it sounds like this is a common “benefit” at all these them park districts.
Good! I had an employee talk the whole time I was on SplashMountain line a few years ago. The parks are for paying families! NOT employees!
Thanks Tom😀👍🏼
disney passes for employees are still there until employees vote to stop them.
You forgot to mention that the passes where against FL law and had to be stopped once discovered or the board could also be charged with the crime. You need to cover the whole story! And IMO it was just another way for Disney to make a buck by selling the passes to RCID. 2.5 million dollars a year.
Just a little correction: Yes they do have filled beignets in New Orleans. Just not at the overrated, limited menu touristy places like Cafe Du Monde.
You are looking at this as if any employee or board members of RCID were Disney employees, they were not, they were government employees. The FL AG is looking into this as a possible criminal charge because that was a LOT of money, not just going to fire fighters and such but to board members as well. RCID is a government entity, they issue tax free gov. bonds, they are gov. by ALL of the state laws over state gov. and this whole thing was a HUGE no-no but just shows how Disney just treated RCID as their own fiefdom, which is completely illegal.
Republicans truly hate Americans and more so first responders. Republicans have destroyed Florida and their next goal is to destroy all of America. Why can't republicans just move to russia to be where their ideology is common place. Please republicans, stop trying to make Florida New russia!!!!
Im hoping to go to TDLR late May next year. The way I see it is, if I get to see Fantasy Springs, then that’s awesome, but, if for some reason it’s not open in time, it will be better because my thinking is that most people will want to push their trip back until it opens, meaning, the park will be less crowded, the closer it gets to the lands opening date. So, win win.
Ignorance is bliss
“Disney photopass lens places guests inside a clone trooper uniform” in other words, you’re paying for a photo of a clone trooper costume! 🤪
Love watching all of this, and other blogs!! That's the only way I'll ever get back to WDW! Can't afford all of their BS!! It's criminal!!
Wait, I’m confused: ALL cast members are getting their ability to go to the parks for free taken away? 👀
Fact: the free passes for the RCID were actually illegal because they were purchased with government funds without competitive bid and to a sole business. Thats why they now get money to purchase a pass, if they even want one.
The RCID employees are government workers and cannot by law accept any gift over $25. Also these tickets were bought with money from taxes. Even though most of the taxes are paid by Disney, they don’t pay them all. RCID is attempting to keep this benefit by giving the employees cash to spend it on whatever they want. They did an audit of the passes and the highest % ever used was less than 70%. On average the usage was in near 45%. So most are given a pass and get no use out of it. Now they can.
Interesting that Tiana's will have gumbo z'herbes. Sad there's no seafood gumbo. OTOH, looking at the pictures … that ain't gumbo.
Does the Reedy Creek situation also take away the passes for all of the third party operators at Disney Springs since they aren't technically "Cast Members"?
The Fantasia rock work is just the tip of the iceberg (rockberg?). The entire land is full of rock work in the shape of Disney characters. Think Tree of Life but with Disney characters, and spread out across the land.
Time for employees to let other employees into the parks for free !
I’m amazed at what OLC does! They figured out a great way to have multiple castles, great attractions, and great service!
As someone who is married to a 7th generation New Orleanian, I can confirm there are no stuffed beignets. Except, at Jazz Fest, they did have praline-stuffed beignets at one of the stands.
Audio level is a little low. Raise it up.
Were the old employee annual passes equal to the highest tier?
So you don’t think Disney used the board to funnel money back when they were literally funneling money back to Disney?
All the comments with their panties in a bunch. This pass was a perk for decades and now, according to comments, is HIGHLY ILLEGAL? Who knew providing an annual pass to employees is the worst thing to happen in this state. Except it wasnt illegal. Per the board, they gave multiple reasons why they removed including low usage and unfair to smaller families and preference to a business. One of them mentioned it could be illegal, but since its been working into the budget (from what i could find) since 2004, i doubt it was. Theyre just looking for a way to cut the budget and blame it on legality like the comments are who love daddy DeSantis.
So, did anyone notice that behind the Marvel characters, there was a screen saying *Miracles from Molecules*? That was the theme song from Adventure Thru Inner Space at Disneyland. I wonder what the connection is there?
Im sure that not all the employees like going on their days off. The 1000$ option seems fair.
Giving the benifit is illegal use of government funds. District is a government entity and can not use public money in this way.
how sad you work your entire life for the most magical place on earth and now you can't enjoy the magic in retirement.
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Disney meal options are too expensive and portions are too small
Great! Now I'm craving milkshakes!
I’m making gumbo right now in my home 20 minutes from the ocean in Lower Alabama. None of those pictures look like any gumbo I’ve ever made or eaten from here to Houston. Bless their hearts, though, they’re way over on the left coast. They’re doing their best.
We're just at the tip of the ice berg on Disney's illegalities. It's just starting to get exposed.
Let the political battles begin in the comments!
That board is a joke! What complete and utter nut jobs.
(DISNEY HAS THE ENDLESS POWER TO FUND ALL OPPOSITION AND SUPPORT OF DISNEY VS DESANTIS DICTATOR OR REPUBLICAN MAGA VIOLATING HUMAN RIGHTS) But neither the United States nor any state shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave; but all such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void – Section 4 14th amendment – The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bounties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned. – Section 5. – The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
REEDY CREEK MUST BE REINSTATED AS MAGA DESANTIS HAS NO RIGHT TO BE A DICTATOR VIOLATING DISNEYS FREE SPEECH OR DISNEYS RIGHT TO SUPPORT PROTESTS OF DISNEY EMPLOYEES OR DISNEY LGBTQ FANS AND FAMILIES.
MAGA REPUBLICAN DEBATE JUST ILLEGALLY DECLARE WAR OR INVASION ON MEXICO only congress and biden can enact invasions or war.
I'm so confused why Ron Desantos is going to be president if he wins and Joe Biden losing I'm going to laugh so hard on the top of my lungs because in my opinion I love Joe Biden and I just hope he wins but it is also hilarious on how he is escaping these law Suits against Disney so he can a presidential nominee
Holy cow!!! Fantasy Springs looks like what I wish Magic kingdom would.
So, the Firefighters/EMTs and their families, all got APs? In Perpetuity? Dayam… and a half a Mil for just Q1??? I wonder how it will affect Park attendance…
Tom, Have you ever heard the term stay i your lane?
Every time you try and report on Disney's legal issues you never seem to have done any research and have zero knowledge about the laws in Florida.
Doing real news takes a lot of time and research you can't just read a press release from Disney and call it a day because with real news there is more then one side and a lot of complexity.
So if you can't report on all sides (whether you agree or not) of a real news story then STAY IN YOUR LANE and report about new rides, costume characters and overpriced merch.
We already have enough fake news in the world we don't need more.