Disney is going to court with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company and the governor have been at loggerheads for some time. Disney is suing him because DeSantis and other politicians from the state have imposed all kinds of measures on the company in revenge.
According to Disney, those restrictions began when the company spoke out against a law that prohibited teachers from discussing sexual orientation. These reprisals also ensure that Disney’s right to freedom of expression has been violated, the company says.
When DeSantis passed the law, nicknamed the “Don’t say gay” law, Disney initially did nothing. The company was criticized for this, after which former CEO Bob Chapek stated that Disney supports the LGBTI community.
Arguing about district where Disney World is located
DeSantis then decided that the Reedy Creek Improvement District needed to be addressed. That special municipality, which was controlled by Disney, gave the entertainment group the opportunity to arrange matters such as the police, fire brigade, road maintenance and development plans for the area where Disney World theme park is located.
That special status disappeared, but shortly before that happened, Disney-appointed directors limited the ability of the DeSantis-loyal board to adjust things. Thus, the development and construction policy was deposited with Disney almost forever.
The new board reversed those decisions, but it is still unclear whether that can be done just like that. DeSantis also threatened to build a prison at Disney World and transfer control of Disney theme park roller coasters to the state of Florida. Other amusement parks should still be allowed to do that themselves.
DeSantis is seen as an important candidate to run for the presidency of the United States on behalf of the Republicans. Officially, he has not yet announced that he wants to run for that job.
2023-04-28 04:39:59
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