Legal & reputational overhang — DAS probe, tax brawl and streaming settlement
Key Questions
What is the status of the DAS probe?
A DAS discrimination complaint advanced to FCHR investigation after missed mediation. Changes to Disability Access Service face new legal complaints alleging denial of medical help.
What are the WDW tax disputes impacting?
WDW's property tax lawsuits delay $119M for Orange County schools, sparking union town halls with 100+ attendees and 1k signatures. Locals warn of community price rises.
What is the $50M streaming settlement about?
Disney reached a $50M settlement related to streaming issues, amid broader legal overhang including Jay Ong's $40M case.
How many Annual Passholders were arrested?
28 Annual Passholders were arrested at Magic Kingdom, with police issuing warnings. Incidents involve guests like MK Holton.
What other reputational issues are ongoing?
Issues include Bachelorette/Trump ABC controversies, union backlash on healthcare/price hikes, and PR challenges from tax brawls affecting schools.
$50M streaming settlement; Jay Ong $40M; DAS probe (FCHR); tax $119M (WDW disputes delay OC schools/union backlash Apr2 town halls 100+/1k sigs); MK Holton/28 AP arrests; Bachelorette/Trump ABC. Monitor filings/DAS/tax/PR/unions.