Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped it of power
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped it of power

LA Times  

Board members picked by Florida Gov. The current supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said at a meeting that their predecessors last month signed a development agreement with the company that gave Disney maximum developmental power over the theme park resort’s 27,000 acres in central Florida. The five supervisors were appointed by the Republican governor to the board after the Florida Legislature overhauled Disney’s government in retaliation for the entertainment giant publicly opposing so-called Don’t Say Gay legislation that bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, as well as lessons deemed not age-appropriate. “All agreements signed between Disney and the District were appropriate, and were discussed and approved in open, noticed public forums in compliance with Florida’s Government in the Sunshine law,” the statement said. The agreement covers around 45,000 service workers at the Disney theme park resort, including costumed performers who perform as Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters, bus drivers, culinary workers, lifeguards, theatrical workers and hotel housekeepers.

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Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan

Hindustan Times  

June 12 - Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15 years. Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan DeSantis and Disney, one of Florida's biggest employers, had been embroiled …

Disney is once again giving money to anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans who passed the "Don't Say Gay" law
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney is once again giving money to anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans who passed the "Don't Say Gay" law

Salon  

The Walt Disney Corporation, which runs a theme park fiefdom in Orlando and wields outsized clout in Florida politics, is once again donating money to state politicians after a two-year hiatus following the fallout over "Don't Say Gay" legislation. Disney has now shelled out $87,000 in political donations, according to the most recent campaign filings, most of the money going …

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor. In a meeting, the DeSantis-appointed members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved …

Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Disney and DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. has settled a lawsuit with the Gov. The entity, formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and populated by DeSantis allies, but in the final hours of the previous board’s tenure, Disney executed an agreement that would essentially allow the new district powers over only the most basic …

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
9 months ago

Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. District attorneys on Monday filed a motion for a protective order that would stop the DeSantis-appointed board members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District from having to give videotaped depositions to Disney attorneys. The district had been controlled by Disney supporters before …

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees
9 months, 1 week ago

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The shakeup of Walt Disney World’s governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Martin Garcia’s departure as chairman of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is coming a week after the district’s administrator, Glen Gilzean, left to accept an appointment by DeSantis as interim elections supervisor in Orange County, the home …

Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
9 months, 1 week ago

Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s government won’t be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don’t reach a settlement beforehand. Disney claims the Republican governor and his appointees took over the district, which provides government services like planning and firefighting at Disney …

DeSantis names Disney World district administrator to run elections in Democratic Orange County
9 months, 2 weeks ago

DeSantis names Disney World district administrator to run elections in Democratic Orange County

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has a new job for the man who has led Walt Disney World’s government since his allies took it over — elections supervisor in Orange County, long one of Florida’s most reliable sources of Democratic votes. Glen Gilzean was appointed Monday by the Republican governor to oversee voting in Florida’s fifth-largest county, where more …

Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal judge dismisses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against DeSantis

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, dealing a setback to the company’s hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World after it was taken over by the governor’s appointees. The judge also said Disney’s claim against DeSantis’ appointees to the Disney World governing district …

Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district
11 months ago

Disney asks for delay in DeSantis appointees’ lawsuit, as worker describes a distracted district

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney this week requested a second delay in a state court case involving its legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district, as the company accused them and the governor’s office of stonewalling requests for documents that are part of the litigation. DeSantis and the GOP-controlled Florida Legislature took control …

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
1 year, 1 month ago

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board appointees are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, as part of a state court fight over control of the district that governs Walt Disney World. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly called the Reedy …

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
1 year, 1 month ago

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district

LA Times  

Minnie and Mickey Mouse perform for guests during a musical show July 14 in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board appointees are seeking communications between Walt Disney Co. and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, as part …

Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as it battles Florida Gov. The time period in the study is before the takeover earlier this year of Disney World’s governing district by DeSantis and his appointees after Disney publicly opposed a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and …

Morale is down and cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
1 year, 1 month ago

Morale is down and cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Morale and trust within the Walt Disney World government has deteriorated since allies of Florida Gov. An environmental biologist who departed the district in September after 35 years said the DeSantis allies on the board had “negatively changed my experience with top leadership, the work culture, trust, and given me a good reason to retire.” An accountant …

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins a federal lawsuit in which Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by the Republican leader, the company won’t be the last entity to be punished over supporting a “disfavored viewpoint,” Disney said in court papers on Monday. The Disney lawsuit says DeSantis unconstitutionally revamped and took over Walt Disney …

Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney says DeSantis-appointed district is dragging feet in providing documents for lawsuit

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World’s governing district made up of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees is dragging its feet in providing requested documents to Disney in a lawsuit over who has design and construction powers over the company’s sprawling theme park resort in central Florida, Disney said in court papers. Disney on Thursday accused the Central Florida Tourism Oversight …

DeSantis says he’s ‘moved on’ from Disney district fight as the company doubles down
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis says he’s ‘moved on’ from Disney district fight as the company doubles down

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis is trying to move on from his fraught battle with Walt Disney Co. Disney on Thursday filed counterclaims in Florida court against DeSantis’ hand-selected board that governs the area formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, alleging breach of contract and violation of the free speech clause in the state’s constitution. DeSantis and allies moved to strip …

DeSantis’ tactical blunder has sunk his battle with Disney: ex-GOP lawmaker
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ tactical blunder has sunk his battle with Disney: ex-GOP lawmaker

Raw Story  

A tactical error helped fuel blowback against Ron DeSantis over the Florida governor’s battle with Disney, a former Republican state lawmaker said. DeSantis has been stuck in a brutal legal fight with the Happiest Place on Earth since March last year when the company spoke out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" education bill. DeSantis hit back, effectively taking over a …

DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial

Associated Press  

A Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of a board that oversees Walt Disney World, the Republican governor’s appointees said in a Tuesday court filing. The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover, which was retaliation for Disney’s public opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation championed …

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saying Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed the autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China, a group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials has called the Florida governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district “severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State.” The group of former governors, U.S. House members and presidential …

DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World’s firefighters, capping years of negotiations

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — After years of contentious negotiations, the board of Walt Disney World’s governing district now made up of Gov. “We feel this is a fair, generous and fiscally responsible agreement.” The old contract expired more than four years ago, and the firefighters declared themselves at an impasse last year with the district’s board when it was still controlled …

Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
1 year, 5 months ago

Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney asked a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Attorneys for Disney argued before Circuit Judge Margaret Schreiber that any decision in state court would be moot since the Republican-controlled Legislature already has passed a law voiding agreements that …

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attorneys for Ron DeSantis have filed a motion in federal …

Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek

Daily Mail  

Ron DeSantis' lawyers claimed in a Monday filing that the Florida governor is immune from Walt Disney Co.'s lawsuit against him after losing control of their special governed district Reedy Creek. Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis' lawyers filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss Disney's lawsuit against the Florida governor Disney Co. immediately moved to sue DeSantis over no …

Ron DeSantis’ Version Of Freedom Comes At A Steep Cost
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis’ Version Of Freedom Comes At A Steep Cost

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ron DeSantis’ first speech as a presidential contender was a dark and broody recitation of the forces he blames for ruining the country. “I’ve never seen a governor in my lifetime with this much absolute control of the agenda in Tallahassee as Ron DeSantis,” one of his allies, super-lobbyist Brian Ballard, told the Tampa Bay Times. “It’s …

Protesters fly Nazi and DeSantis 2024 flags outside Disney World entrance
1 year, 6 months ago

Protesters fly Nazi and DeSantis 2024 flags outside Disney World entrance

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters with Nazi flags and signs supporting Florida Governor Ron …

Disney's 'Pride Nite' Announcement Amidst Governor Ron DeSantis' 'Wokeness' Campaign Sparks Ongoing Feud
1 year, 6 months ago

Disney's 'Pride Nite' Announcement Amidst Governor Ron DeSantis' 'Wokeness' Campaign Sparks Ongoing Feud

Hindustan Times  

Disney announced its first LGBTQA+ event at Disneyland known to the public shortly after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mentioned during a press conference that he could potentially construct a state prison near Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Subject of Quarrel between DeSantis and Disney Last year in march, the governor enacted the Parental Rights in Education Act, which is …

Trump blames Governor DeSantis for Disney's 'woke' spiral, ignoring the ‘controversial’ shifts during his presidency
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump blames Governor DeSantis for Disney's 'woke' spiral, ignoring the ‘controversial’ shifts during his presidency

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump finds himself in hot water once again, this time for his scathing remarks aimed at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his alleged role in Disney's supposed downfall into a "Woke and Disgusting shadow of its former self." But here's the twist: many of the changes that offended conservatives at Disney actually took place during Trump's own presidency. He …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?

Al Jazeera  

The Republican leader continues his combative stance against company that criticised an anti-LGBTQ law in Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been embroiled in a bitter tussle with Walt Disney Co that began last year when the media company criticised a state bill on sexual identity and has spread to oversight of municipal services at its parks. DeSantis responded by …

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?
1 year, 7 months ago

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?

Al Jazeera  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has promised to bring the blueprint of the state to a national scale. The battle for the 2024 US election is heating up – and the biggest challenger to former president Donald Trump seems to be Ron DeSantis. He gained national notice when he lifted COVID-19 regulations earlier than most other US states. In this episode: …

"DeSantis just cost Florida $1 billion": Disney yanks massive project and 2,000 jobs amid GOP feud
1 year, 7 months ago

"DeSantis just cost Florida $1 billion": Disney yanks massive project and 2,000 jobs amid GOP feud

Salon  

The Walt Disney Co. said on Thursday that it is canceling its plans to develop a new campus in central Florida and relocate over 2,000 staffers to work in technology, product development and finance, according to The Associated Press. Disney filed a lawsuit against DeSantis alleging that he conducted a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" and asking a federal judge …

Disney is ending plans to move jobs to Florida as battle heats up
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney is ending plans to move jobs to Florida as battle heats up

Al Jazeera  

Walt Disney Co is scrapping plans to relocate 2,000 jobs to Florida in part because of “changing business conditions” in the state, according to an email to employees seen by Reuters on Thursday. Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro said “leadership changes” and “changing business conditions” prompted Disney to reconsider its 2021 plan to relocate employees, including its Imagineers who design …

Disney cancels plan to move 2,000 workers to Florida amid DeSantis fight
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney cancels plan to move 2,000 workers to Florida amid DeSantis fight

LA Times  

Guests visit the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida. Ron DeSantis’ hand-selected board that seeks to invalidate the entertainment company’s development contracts for the land that is home to Walt Disney World. Disney recently sued DeSantis for what it called a “campaign of government retaliation” to strip the company of its special privileges in the district that encompasses Walt …

DeSantis Board Sues Disney In Latest Tug Of War In Florida
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis Board Sues Disney In Latest Tug Of War In Florida

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ORLANDO, Fla. — Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District sued Disney in state court in Orlando, and board members voted to defend itself in …

DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District sued Disney in state court in Orlando, and board members voted to defend itself in federal court in …

DeSantis board approves suing Disney in response to lawsuit
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis board approves suing Disney in response to lawsuit

Al Jazeera  

The Disney lawsuit asks a judge to void the governor’s takeover of the theme park district previously controlled by it for 55 years. Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, members of Disney World’s governing board — made up of Governor Ron DeSantis …

Ron DeSantis bit off more than he can chew in war with Disney: Wall Street Journal
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis bit off more than he can chew in war with Disney: Wall Street Journal

Raw Story  

At the same time Gov. Ron DeSantis's supporters fear his 2024 presidential prospects are dissipating, he is According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Republicans and Democrats in his state are cautioning that he is no match for the entertainment titan headed by CEO Robert Iger who recently "took back the reins from Bob Chapek after 15 years. …

How strong is Disney’s 1st Amendment case against Ron DeSantis?
1 year, 7 months ago

How strong is Disney’s 1st Amendment case against Ron DeSantis?

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Walt Disney Co. has drawn new battle lines in the nation’s roiling culture war over LGBTQ+ issues — taking aim at the likely presidential hopeful for allegedly violating its rights in a battle for control of land encompassing its Orlando-area resorts. Disney’s 74-page complaint, filed this week in U.S. District Court for …

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a House bill that Republican state legislators passed Friday on a 76-34 vote along party lines. Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval Friday by the GOP-dominated state Legislature. “This isn’t just for our governor,” …

Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is political
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis says Disney lawsuit is political

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Florida Gov. Disney sued DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican’s appointment of a board of supervisors in its self-governed theme park district, alleging the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call, “Don’t Say Gay.” The legal filing is the latest salvo in a more than year-old feud between Disney …

Disney sues DeSantis over “targeted campaign” originating in LGBTQ rights feud
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues DeSantis over “targeted campaign” originating in LGBTQ rights feud

Salon  

The Walt Disney Company has sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after a Florida board voted to punish the company in the latest move in a protracted fight over the company speaking out in favor of LGBTQ rights. Just minutes after the vote, Disney sued DeSantis and the board, alleging that they are threatening the company's operations in order to target …

Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over 'campaign' to weaponize government against company
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over 'campaign' to weaponize government against company

The Hindu  

Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to exert control over the company's Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando. The action comes as the oversight board DeSantis appointed to oversee development in and around Walt Disney World in central Florida endorsed a legal opinion that declared as void …

Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’

LA Times  

Disney and Florida Gov. The Republican governor — who is widely expected to run for president in 2024 — has made his battle against Disney a cornerstone of his culture wars campaign, at times referring to the legendary California company as a “woke Burbank corporation.” The feud began last year after Disney spoke out against Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay …

Disney sues Florida’s DeSantis over efforts to ‘weaponize’ govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Florida’s DeSantis over efforts to ‘weaponize’ govt

Al Jazeera  

Disney says there was ‘a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney’ over free speech. Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to control the Walt Disney World theme parks and intensifying a battle between a global entertainment giant and a potential US presidential contender. “The company is …

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

NPR  

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Burbank/AP Joe Burbank/AP ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail. "Inspections …

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort’s rides and monorail. “Inspections for the kind of rides at Disney go well beyond county fairs,” said Richard Foglesong, a Rollins College …

Disney announces LGBTQ event night at its California resort immediately after DeSantis threats
1 year, 8 months ago

Disney announces LGBTQ event night at its California resort immediately after DeSantis threats

Raw Story  

The Disneyland resort in California will hold a new LGBTQ-themed event night, according to the company in a tweeted statement on Monday. Among other things, DeSantis suggested he could authorize a state park, a rival amusement park, or even a state prison on the land immediately adjacent to the Walt Disney World resort complex. IN OTHER NEWS: Jim Jordan's NYC …

'The possibilities are endless': Ron DeSantis threatens to build prison next to Disney
1 year, 8 months ago

'The possibilities are endless': Ron DeSantis threatens to build prison next to Disney

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis has threatened to build a prison next to Disney World after a disagreement over the state's "Don't Say Gay" law. The governor has fought to remove Disney's self-governance after the company came out against a "Don't Say Gay" bill that critics said could marginalize LGBTQ+ people. "So if you look at this whole special district, well, Disney Corporation …

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