Disney, DeSantis-Backed Board Reach Settlement

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Mar 28, 2024

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Disney on Wednesday reached a settlement with members of the Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), an autonomous governing zone for Walt Disney World in Orlando. Board members approved the settlement, ending a nearly two-year court battle.
Under this settlement, the CFTOD's ruling that previous agreements between Disney and the old Reedy Creek Improvement District are null and void stands. Disney may also end its pursuit of a federal free-speech civil complaint against DeSantis.

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DeSantis has secured a major win over Disney, vindicating his fight against the rogue, woke corporation. Disney thought it could disregard Florida legislation and create its own rules in opposition to state laws, but DeSantis stepped in and stopped it from expanding its private empire.

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DeSantis and his cronies may be taking a victory lap, but there are still legal battles to be fought. The governor could still be held accountable for violating Disney's First Amendment rights. Disney is ready to coexist with the DeSantis administration if he upholds his end of the settlement.

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The Facts

Disney on Wednesday reached a settlement with members of the Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), an autonomous governing zone for Walt Disney World in Orlando. Board members approved the settlement, ending a nearly two-year court battle.
Under this settlement, the CFTOD's ruling that previous agreements between Disney and the old Reedy Creek Improvement District are null and void stands. Disney may also end its pursuit of a federal free-speech civil complaint against DeSantis.

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