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Florida Governor DeSantis takes over Disney district for opposing ‘Don't Say Gay’ law

Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, seen on April 22, 2022. © Ted Shaffrey, AP

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, making good on his threats to punish the company over its opposition to his so-called Don't Say Gay law.

The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides at its sprawling theme park properties in Florida.

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