"DeSantis and Disney Settle Control Battle Over Disney World District"
TL;DR
Ron DeSantis claimed victory over Disney by forcing them to forfeit their deal with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, granting Disney functional control over the district. However, the settlement agreement actually appoints a Disney-friendly figure to run the district, invalidates the new board's actions, and prevents the entity from interfering with Disney's interests. This outcome, framed as a victory by DeSantis supporters, is seen as more of a compromise, with Disney maintaining its powerful lawsuit as leverage in negotiations.
- Ron DeSantis Claims Victory Over Disney And All He Had To Do Was Give Disney Everything They Wanted Above the Law
- Disney Ends Its Fight With DeSantis Over Resort Development The New York Times
- How the Disney vs. DeSantis Battle Ended in a Stalemate Hollywood Reporter
- Disney, Florida settle lawsuits over control of district Miami Herald
- DeSantis, Disney reach settlement over who controls Disney World's district Tampa Bay Times
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