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Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board

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business2 years ago

Disney faces lawsuit from DeSantis-aligned board.

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board has voted unanimously to sue Walt Disney World in state court, following the company's own lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the board. The feud began when Disney opposed legislation banning the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms, prompting DeSantis to pass a bill giving him the power to appoint a new board. The board's lawsuit will be filed in state court in central Florida, and is in response to the board's decision to invalidate a development agreement previously agreed to by the previous board.

business2 years ago

Bob Iger's Views on Disney World Feud, Firing, Advice, and Future Plans.

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger said he would be willing to meet with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to discuss the ongoing feud between the two parties. Iger emphasized that Disney's sole goal in Florida is to continue creating value for all constituencies and that they have the desire to invest and grow their business in the state. The feud began after Disney denounced Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill last year, and Reedy Creek Improvement District passed restrictive covenants that handed most of the district's power to Disney for at least 30 years.