At this point, the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been ongoing for over a year, without a clear winner in sight just yet. Now that a couple of lawsuits have begun, the entanglement has gotten even more complicated and is sure to last an even longer time.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 08: Actor Mark Hamill is honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 8, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
It’s hard to believe that the feud began with the Parental Rights in Education Act. This bill was passed in February 2022, when Bob Chapek was still the CEO of the Walt Disney Company.
At first, CEO Bob Chapek attempted to stay out of the politics. But after the Walt Disney Company faced pressure from its vast arsenal of employees and fans alike, he changed his tune. Governor Ron DeSantis has been exacting his revenge ever since.
A year and a half later, Reedy Creek Improvement District has been replaced with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The main difference between Disney’s former Reedy Creek Improvement District and the new board is that Governor Ron DeSantis gets to hand-pick the members of the board.
Now, the Walt Disney Company is suing DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) for retaliating after the company exercised its right to the First Amendment (freedom of speech). DeSantis and the CFTOD are now counter-suing the Walt Disney Company in what has become one of the pettiest legal battles ever seen.
Amidst the legal battles, Governor Ron DeSantis is currently running for president, campaigning all around the country. As he campaigns, however, one of history’s greatest heroes chimes in: Luke Skywalker, himself.
Of course, we’re talking about Mark Hamill, the legendary actor who brought the character to life.
Ron DeSantis recently made a social media post, asking the people of America if they supported his plans to run for president. Mark Hamill outspokenly responded:
t’s finally here, everyone; there’s no reason to fight it. Pumpkin Spice-flavored everything has made its way to shelves, officially ushering in spooky season. Although to many, this means haunted houses, bobbing for apples, and hayrides, for others, it means cuddling up each night when the sun goes down and enjoying time with friends and family to Halloween movies. For those of you who prefer a night at home with a spooky fun movie, do not worry; like years passed, Freeform is once again bringing back their “31 Nights of Halloween” beginning Sunday, October 1.
Each night through the Halloween season, Freeform, owned by ABC Family Worldwide, will have all of your seasonal favorites queued up and ready to go for most of the day. As years passed, the 2023 slate for “31 Nights of Halloween” features a multitude of family-oriented titles from all of your favorite studios, including Disney. Head back to Halloweentown, Hotel Transylvania, or Forks, Washington, this year, as monsters, vampires, zombies, and all sorts of other ghouls provide you with plenty of frightful entertainment right from the comfort of your living room. Plenty of classics and a few head-scratchers are included in this year’s line-up, but it’s sure to be a haunting good time. Get your popcorn ready.
12:00-2:00 a.m. EDT/PDT – “The Simpson: Treehouse of Horror” episodes
There you have it, the full list of shows, dates, and times for the 2023 run of Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween.” Of course the list is heavy with many notable Disney favorites to include Hocus Pocus, Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, and Halloweentown. Sprinkled in our several other awesome viewing optoins that are sure to keep the family-friendly chills coming all spooky season long. Get your popcorn ready folks, it’s going to be a fantastic Halloween!
