2024-03-27 22:25:05
The Disney company and allies of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have settled their legal dispute over control of the government district in which the Disney World theme park is located. The site’s management board approved a settlement, ending a dispute that had lasted almost two years. Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle said the agreement serves the interests of all parties involved and enables important investments and the creation of thousands of jobs.
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Disney had criticized a law pushed by DeSantis that bans school lessons regarding sexual orientation and gender identity for young school children. Opponents refer to it as the “Don’t say gay” law. DeSantis then took control of the district in which the theme park is located, which was previously managed by Disney itself. The governor appointed a new supervisory board that should control municipal services on the extensive site, which include firefighting, insect protection and planning services.
Disney saw freedom of speech violated
But before the new management might begin its work, the company quickly implemented plans and agreements that stripped the new body of much of its authority. Disney sued DeSantis and the oversight board because it felt his right to free speech had been violated. The panel, in turn, requested that the contract concluded by Disney be declared invalid.
In the settlement, Disney now agrees that its controversial agreements and plans are invalid. Instead, a comprehensive 2020 plan will be used, which the supervisory board can change. It is also expected to negotiate a development plan with Disney in the near future.
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