DeSantis vs. Disney Archives

DeSantis Says Disney Should ‘Move On’ After Federal Lawsuit Dismissed, State Lawsuit Continues With Protective Order Motion

February 2, 2024 Shannen Ace

Collage of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney CEO Bob Iger

While Disney’s federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is heading to an appellate court, state-level lawsuits are still ongoing. Disney vs. DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District After Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the federal lawsuit this week, Disney filed a notice of intent to appeal to the United … Read more

New Report Indicates Ron DeSantis Arranged Amendment Proposal That Would Have Eliminated Walt Disney World’s State Safety Inspection Exemption

November 18, 2023 Kyle Silagyi

A new report indicates that a previously proposed amendment that would have permitted Florida regulators to conduct attraction inspections at major Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World, and eliminated their exemption from the state’s ride-safety rules was theorized by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as part of his longstanding fight with Disney. Seeking Rents writer … Read more