GK - Disney Vs. Ron DeSantis - House of Mouse and Florida Gov. Resolve Legal Dispute Unveiling Future Plans for Theme Park | Benzinga
Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and the Florida government, led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, have settled their legal disputes regarding the governance of Walt Disney World’s special district.
This agreement concludes a contentious two-year standoff sparked by Disney’s opposition to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, which restricts classroom discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation.
In retaliation, DeSantis and the state legislature moved to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a Disney-controlled entity for over 50 years, replacing it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District under state control, the Variety reports.
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