Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have reached a settlement agreement, ending the 'Don't Say Gay' Retaliation Lawsuit and a prolonged legal dispute that stemmed from the state's controversial law. The settlement includes Disney dropping its lawsuit against Florida, acknowledging that eleventh-hour deals made with the outgoing Reedy Creek Improvement District board are null and void, and commits to a 2020 development blueprint. This agreement has been described as opening a new chapter of constructive engagement between Disney and the new leadership of the district, enabling significant continued investment. Following the settlement, there is speculation about Disney's future expansion in Florida, including the potential construction of a fifth theme park at Walt Disney World to compete with Universal Orlando Resort.
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Holy moly, the Florida GOP now has three major wins today thanks to Gov. DeSantis and party leadership. Beating Disney, stopping squatters, and keeping the congressional district map all in the last few hours. https://t.co/c1SaoO6Anu
We are one week away from the big Disney board vote. And today, Disney agreed to settle its lawsuit with Florida’s special district backed by Gov. DeSantis. Coincidence? We’ll discuss on @LastCallCNBC in about 15 min.
DeSantis takes aim at 'squatters' rights' in Florida https://t.co/v3dcRh1cTt
We are ending the squatters scam in the state of Florida. https://t.co/Xkr6mbbxvo
Walt Disney World and Ron DeSantis are no longer fighting. DeSantis blamed Burbank for the beef over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and the Reedy Creek Improvement District. https://t.co/JGUsPPUGqV
.@GovRonDeSantis following his total unequivocal victory: “Now that this past unpleasantness is over, let’s move on and work together for the benefit of Florida and Disney.” Nuts: “See, DeSantis is a lackey of the mouse. He didn’t win! He lost! I know because I saw it on that… https://t.co/EG32vq9NpP
#RonDeSantis and #Disney have buried the hatchet in court over their nearly year-long war regarding his 'Don't Say Gay' bill. Full story 👉 https://t.co/pwInFhG8Po
The House of Mouse bows to @GovRonDeSantis | @JJ_Poff https://t.co/km73iFkWCy https://t.co/km73iFkWCy
"Is Disney and Ron DeSantis' 2-year feud over? Company, tourism board reach major settlement." (via @USATODAY NETWORK) https://t.co/iTgz3R52Rs
Victory DeSantis, Woke Disney surrenders https://t.co/yB8VJPhH8w
Disney's War With Ron DeSantis Might Finally Be Winding Down https://t.co/Sbvd2LRdGN https://t.co/Y7aBF3ft6V
.@GovRonDeSantis-appointed board reaches a settlement with Disney, ending two-year legal saga https://t.co/kiVy4qcaVA https://t.co/kiVy4qcaVA
So DeSantis just beat Disney. If Trump wants to win with legislation, he will pursue DeSantis to become his VP. Huge win for DeSantis vs. woke Disney! https://t.co/sOAcqh0oL1
Nolte: Far-Left Disney Surrenders to DeSantis – Withdraws Reedy Creek Lawsuit (Read more: https://t.co/Y1tqEQ6oSL) [The Disney Grooming Syndicate surrendered to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) Wednesday, announcing the withdrawal of its lawsuits in the Reedy Creek dispute. Back in… https://t.co/tQwZj8NmSl
.@GovRonDeSantis says there is a 'desire to move forward' with @Disney after 2-year fight. He now blames the Burbank headquarters. Reporting by @GabrielleRusson https://t.co/kdibh7FHm6 #FlaPol
Disney and DeSantis tourism board settle long-running dispute sparked by ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill https://t.co/MOmpUCNdGL
NEW: Off the heels of legal battles with Disney drawing to a close, DeSantis said the state-appointed board is ready to negotiate on constructing a 5th theme park at Walt Disney World to compete with Universal Orlando Resort https://t.co/m1jy7kvzKX
FAIRYTALE ENDING: Florida governor reaches a settlement over who controls the special governing district. https://t.co/IrWtv532w4 https://t.co/Bb5Ow2QdAA
DeSantis points to Universal's Epic Universe as catalyst for Disney's future expansion in Florida https://t.co/pjwrc6Ey9g
Disney Bends the Knee, Will Drop Lawsuit Against Florida and Accept Its Fate https://t.co/nYSyetiFgH
DESANTIS: "This is moving forward. I think that's what [Disney] wants to do." "[Parental rights dispute] was driven by Burbank, [not] Orlando." https://t.co/K7P9f1qcZR https://t.co/fKcm4ha3Pr
BREAKING: DeSantis reacts to legal victory over Disney, says the company should consider a 5th theme park in response to Universal "Universal is [launching] Epic Universe [...] I gotta think Disney would have an interest in [another park]." https://t.co/dtTlK2tjRi
Good to see Governor DeSantis back down from the Disney fight he started over ‘Don’t Say Gay’…a law that he also backed down from in another settlement agreement…after he backed down from his failed presidential campaign. �� https://t.co/ENMFdXMGw3 https://t.co/KqQHU2jVOV
‘Major Win’: Disney Drops Fight Over Florida’s ‘Parental Rights in Education’ via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/LmsAtSB1gy
Disney and Florida settle a dispute that arose over opposition to state law restricting instruction about gender and sexual orientation in classrooms https://t.co/FhxOMcJXOV
The Disney-DeSantis détente is here https://t.co/cc1ce1IhAW via @politico by @leonardkl
#WaltDisneyWorld and its governing board end their legal fight in state court Reporting by @GabrielleRusson https://t.co/zyi3RGcNn4 #FlaPol
🚨🇺🇸DISNEY AND DESANTIS SETTLE LAWSUIT DISNEY: "In a landmark move, this agreement opens a new chapter of constructive engagement." With the settlement, Disney commits to a 2020 development blueprint, closing the book on past "backroom deals" and setting the stage for future… https://t.co/9u4uWijqbA
The settlement is Disney drops its suit and that its last-minute power grabs are void. All Florida had to agree to was not counterclaiming. Stick that in your ridiculously long headline next time. https://t.co/eevSfBUS8B
Ron DeSantis & Disney Settle 'Don't Say Gay' Retaliation Lawsuit | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/p1tAGgWpU0
Disney is reportedly dropping the remaining litigation against Florida. https://t.co/KzFDDI4OPl It follows an earlier loss in court. https://t.co/yipnEK51gx It confirms the demise of the last minute agreement forged by Disney with its handpicked board. https://t.co/keaiVX6JBu
BREAKING: Disney Surrenders in Reedy Creek War So much for the mainstream media declaration that Disney defeated DeSantis, eh? But why now? Iger has a bigger war to fight ... https://t.co/98DC0rQveS
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle issues statement on ending CFTOD state lawsuits https://t.co/lHbmui6TPo
NEW: In a statement, Disney says the settlement agreement "opens a new chapter of constructive engagement with the new leadership of the district and serves the interests of all parties by enabling significant continued investment ..." https://t.co/w0yklwZ0HI
"The settlement agreement on Wednesday includes Disney acknowledging eleventh hour deals it made with the outgoing Reedy Creek Improvement District are now null and void...." Remember all the slam-dunking on Twitter over this dumb ploy? https://t.co/D9F7b65n6Z
"The settlement agreement on Wednesday includes Disney acknowledging eleventh hour deals it made with the outgoing Reedy Creek Improvement District are now null and void." LOL. Where are all the dumbasses who kept saying Disney would eat DeSantis' lunch now? Oh, right. 🦗🦗🦗 https://t.co/072lXKi9Xk
DeSantis beat Disney. Read it and weep, libs. https://t.co/9g7ASXLBVd