The Disney versus Florida battle continues in court and now Disney strikes back again.
Conflict Begins
The past year has been turbulent between the state of Florida and The Walt Disney Company. Florida passed the Parental Rights in Education Law in 2022.
The Walt Disney Company originally remained quiet surrounding this bill despite pleas from employees and fans for them to take an official stance. Tension built until then-CEO Bob Chapek denounced the bill, but many believed it was too little, too late.
Tension Builds
Just before the handover took place, Disney tried one last ditch effort to keep as much control out of the state of Florida as possible. Just recently, Disney made an agreement between the district and the parks/resorts.
This new agreement basically gives Disney most of the control of the district and prevents the new oversight board from making any changes to this agreement until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of King Charles III.
Governor DeSantis
At the press conference, DeSantis shared that he is planning to announce even more measures against Disney World. The first being his plans to void the contract between the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board (previously Reedy Creek Improvement District) and Disney World regarding Disney’s development rights for many, many years.
Now, everything will be passed through the State Legislature.
The Walt Disney Company
On April 26th, Daniel M. Petrocelli, a high-powered Los Angeles litigator, filed complaints on Disney’s behalf in federal court. The complaint states that “A targeted campaign of government retaliation – orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech – now threatens Disney’s business, operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.”
Is This the End?
Today, May 16, Disney asked a Florida court to dismiss the lawsuit by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. In the motion to dismiss, Disney argues that the board’s lawsuit was made “moot” by legislation Gov. Ron DeSantis signed that voided Disney’s development agreement.
Disney argues that the board’s lawsuit was made “moot” by legislation Gov. Ron DeSantis signed that voided Disney’s development agreement.
Do you think the court will agree with Disney and this conflict will end? Or, will it keep going? Please let us know what you think in the comments below and share this post with a friend.
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JL Chicago
Wednesday 17th of May 2023
I don’t care. I find both Disney and Florida to be way overrated. Far better places to visit.
John C. Lester
Wednesday 17th of May 2023
how is Disney trying to "usurp governmental authority" more than defending itself from retaliatory attacks on its special district, yes, a special district just like close to 2,000 other special districts that operate in the state of Florida. Is the governor going to end ALL special districts privileges? I don't think so. He wants only Disney to lose it, and to lose badly because it "dared" to contradict him. Ron DeSantis is a dictator wannabe, and the GOP is full of them.
Mike
Wednesday 17th of May 2023
Um... No. The federal suit means nothing for to the 11th amendment. Disney can't and should not win. People need to forget about the petty politics and realize this is about a corporation trying to usurp governmental authority. The sudden change in policy position by many only because of the parties involved is disturbing. Shows no real moral compass only tribalism.
B Walkotten
Wednesday 17th of May 2023
Not supporting the fascist states in any way..... no Florida products are being purchased.... no trips except for Disney to Florida.... Florida elected duh-santis .... they are the ones at fault.
Amanda
Tuesday 16th of May 2023
There’s still the federal lawsuit that Disney filed against FL. That one isn’t going anywhere, so the feud isn’t ending any time soon.