Disney is suing over its property tax bills for Magic Kingdom, the former Star Wars hotel, more floridapolitics.com/archives/768...

Disney doesn't want the public to see the food testing results in the wrongful death lawsuit after a woman died from her severe food allergies. She died after her dinner at a popular Disney Springs restaurant. floridapolitics.com/archives/761...

No jail time, but a European vacation (and probation) for the man who left his puppies in his car at Disney Springs last May. floridapolitics.com/archives/762...

I'm posting some recently #DisneyWorld scoops gleamed from public records.

Even in the Disney World bubble, you can't escape the heat. Dozens feel sick in heat wave last month in Orlando. floridapolitics.com/archives/753...

Woman sues after Disney World stampede last year caused by false active shooter My latest story: floridapolitics.com/archives/748...

3 Epic Universe visitors were hospitalized since the park opened. My story on the latest theme park injury report. floridapolitics.com/archives/747...

Very proud of my former colleague, friend, and Roofball adversary Gabrielle Russon, named one of three finalists for Journalist of the Year in Florida, in the SPJ Sunshine State Awards. @gabriellerusson.bsky.social Congrats Gabby! Great work does get recognized.

My weird little scoop today. Did Margaritaville fall victim to an email scam over its CEO's $1M bonus? floridapolitics.com/archives/738...

Disney Cruise Line settles lawsuit over man dying after having stroke on Disney Dream floridapolitics.com/archives/737...

#WaltDisneyWorld planned the most magical princess party for some girls who needed it the most. My latest story: floridapolitics.com/archives/737...

Vekoma, which built #DisneyWorld favorites, opens office in downtown Orlando and plans to keep expanding. floridapolitics.com/archives/737...

Disney's legal fight over Disney Genie hasn't gotten a ton of media attention. There was a ruling in Disney's favor this week. Here's my write-up diving deeper in the world of patent law! floridapolitics.com/archives/733...

Disney employee fired after having a three-hour panic attack during labor talks, a pill found, new federal lawsuit says floridapolitics.com/archives/727...

Bob Iger faces shareholder questions on Disney World crowds, ticket prices, Figment and more during Thursday's annual shareholders meeting. My story: floridapolitics.com/archives/727...

This coaster looks cool! Disney teases what you’ll see on Cars and Monsters, Inc. rides during SXSW talk. floridapolitics.com/archives/725...

I've been covering this Disney wrongful death lawsuit since the beginning. My latest story. floridapolitics.com/archives/725...

Court documents tell the story. My latest for Florida Politics. floridapolitics.com/archives/721...

I am both excited and terrified to watch this because I am in it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGB0...

I have an interesting scoop on the higher ed beat today. UCF professor was suspended after a night of partying with students. His defense? He didn't recall behaving inappropriately. The school says he might have been too drunk to remember. floridapolitics.com/archives/719...

If you're in the mood to binge true crime, all 3 parts are officially out for my Court Junkie series w/ @jillianjalali.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Walt Disney World's government settles a lawsuit for $50K after A paralyzed boy was injured getting out of a Magic Kingdom coaster when the ride broke. My story: floridapolitics.com/archives/718...

Sad news out of Legoland today. floridapolitics.com/archives/717...

My story: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld canceled the Arab America Foundation's annual conference in 2023. The feds sued, calling it discrimination. floridapolitics.com/archives/716...

Jurassic World VelociCoaster, which launches riders 70 mph in less than three seconds, was the ride with the most reported incidents this quarter, the state report showed. My story: floridapolitics.com/archives/715...

The plea deal has new details about the havoc a disgruntled ex Disney World employee caused hacking the restaurant menus. "Nearly every menu in the system was impacted." floridapolitics.com/archives/715...

I interviewed a SeaWorld Orlando executive sous chef recently who was just a delight. He was honest about his job -- the highs, the lows. He was a good storyteller about his colorful career. #themeparks My story floridapolitics.com/archives/713...

My last #run of 2024 - a slow 5K Dec. 30 w/ the twins in the double run stroller. It felt good to get out on a warm afternoon. My first run of 2025 - a solo 7-miler. I sweat champagne and thought about my race goals for the New Year while I ran around O-town. #runchat #marathon

NEW: This week's SATURDAY SIX is our annual look back at all the things we lost from the theme park world in the past 12 months. Overall, not too many 40s need to be poured out for the Class of 2024, but be prepared for what's coming in 2025... touringplans.com/blog/saturda...

Universal confirms the end of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in September A brief history of the ride before we say goodbye! floridapolitics.com/archives/713...

I love telling deeper stories about the big life moments that happen at Florida's theme parks. floridapolitics.com/archives/713...

There's a #DisneyWorld connection in the Glen Gilzean spending controversy. Gilzean was the district administrator at the former Reedy Creek district before DeSantis appointed him to run Orange County elections. Here's my latest story. floridapolitics.com/archives/712...

@mikeysid.bsky.social So fun to run into you this weekend! That was a lovely holiday ride to bring festive cheer to my cold journalist heart.

#DisneyWorld keeps fighting over its property taxes in new round of lawsuits. My latest story. floridapolitics.com/archives/712...

FDOT keeps most records on #DisneyWorld monorail confidential after new inspection law floridapolitics.com/archives/712...

I've covered this #DisneyWorld lawsuit since February after a woman died from severe food allergies in 2023 after eating at Disney Springs. The latest twist. A court filing says there might be smoking gun evidence. floridapolitics.com/archives/711...

Emails tell the behind the scenes story of a prominent community college caught in the middle of a public fight for several million dollars in Orange County. My story: floridapolitics.com/archives/711...

I love my Orlando running community. #OUCHalf is one of my favorite races. The volunteers, the crowd support, the @wesh2news.bsky.social coverage, the post-race party, it's just the best!

My latest story on a #Disney lawsuit that's gone under the media radar. floridapolitics.com/archives/709...

NEW: The 2024 THEME PARK TURKEY OF THE YEAR AWARDS are here. An annual tradition like no other, we take a look back at the wildest, most unbelievable, and downright bonkers stories from the last year. LINK: touringplans.com/blog/saturda...

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