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Walt Disney World Vs. Ron DeSantis: A Timeline Of The Theme Park's Battle With Florida

An updated look at the ongoing battle between Walt Disney World and Ron DeSantis.

Cinemablend · May 26, 2023

DeSantis v Disney: Why Florida’s governor is at war with the Mouse

A year-long feud between the governor and the powerful entertainment company has boiled over into legal battles that could shape the company’s future in the state, Alex Woodward writes

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Michael Hiltzik: How Disney's lawyers brutally mauled DeSantis over control of Disney World

Did you really believe that Florida's arrogant, petty, childish Gov. Ron DeSantis would get the better of Walt Disney Co. in their fight over Disney's supposed "wokeness"?

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

DeSantis says time has come for Florida Legislature to deal with Disney’s Reedy Creek

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis said lawmakers will return to Tallahassee as soon as next week to continue his fight against The Walt Disney Co. after it opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education legislation last year, called “don’t say gay” by critics.

Miami Herald · Feb 3, 2023

Gov. DeSantis ‘anticipates’ special session on Disney’s Reedy Creek next week

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is expecting a special session next week to consider the proposed state takeover of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, a spokesman said late Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 1, 2023

Florida Residents File Lawsuit To Preserve Disney's Special Tax District Status

The feud between the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis detoured into litigation as three state residents filed a lawsuit to block the newly-passed law that will dismantle Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney’s special tax district.

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Axing Disney World’s Reedy Creek could hurt Florida government finances, analysts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dissolving the Reedy Creek district could hurt Florida government finances and potentially strengthen The Walt Disney Co.’s balance sheet at taxpayers’ expense if leaders don’t solve a complex set of legal problems, according to industry analysts following the showdown.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 29, 2022

DeSantis Says Disney Got A 'Wake-Up Call' By Losing Reedy Creek Special Status

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a fresh swipe at the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), claiming his push to eliminate the company Disney's Reedy Creek special district should be seen as a “wake-up call” to a company that veered away from its original corporate mission.

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: In Florida, DeSantis punishes Disney — by giving it a big tax cut

Up in their corporate suite, executives of the Walt Disney Co. must be laughing themselves silly.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022

DeSantis signs bill eliminating Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek district; Fitch warns of bond downgrade

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two bills targeting The Walt Disney Co. on Friday, eliminating the company’s special Reedy Creek district and stripping its exemption from the “Big Tech” social media bill.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 22, 2022