DeSantis Declares Victory Over Disney, "The Party is Over"

Comments for DeSantis Declares Victory Over Disney, “The Party is Over”

Governor DeSantis smiling on the left, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse on the right

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149 Comments

  1. Steve

    Micro Ron!!!

    If you say it three times he will cry and cancel a valid contract your mirror and lose Florida a billion in court.

    1. Lisa

      Micro Ron!!!
      Micro Ron!!!
      Micro Ron!!!

      1. Willi alexander

        Ron, give us (the people)
        a break.
        ..jerk!

        1. This whole FEUD is ridiculous and inappropriate. The man is an autocrat —Grow up and focus on issues that are relevant.

          1. Linda

            You sure got that right. He should never have to wonder just why nobody likes him. He is just plain nasty. Likes to pick on things Kids love.

      2. EDWARD SMALL

        No it’s not over. The whole world is perverted now and it outnumbers Mr. DeSantis. The world will win…..for now. Then the Son will have His say in the matter. So World, enjoy your party while it lasts. It will come to an abrupt end. The Almighty is winking at your folly. Go ahead and make fun of the Almighty One of Israel. He will have you in derision. Darkness and Loneliness will be your reward for eternity. You worship self. Self will be your reward.

    2. DP

      Micro Ron!! has lost MY votes forever!!!
      Micro Ron!! has lost MY votes forever!!!
      Micro Ron!! has lost MY votes forever!!!
      Micro Ron!! is the end of a horse’s colon!!!
      Micro Ron!! has lost MY votes forever!!!
      Micro Ron!! has lost MY votes forever!!!

    3. J

      Go Ho Ron!! Finally we have a representative that cares about the people !!!

      1. Beth

        Not the smart ones. Just the ones supporting DeDummy and his buddies. He started the entire thing (he didn’t have to go crazy when Disney sided with the LGBTQ community on his stupid bill). And his followers are so dense that what he has actually done won’t be clear to them until after their taxes, toll road fees, etc., have been raised to support things he wants done. I am so sick of hearing him harp on this.

      2. Kevin

        He is a loser

    4. Rick TR

      You make no sense

    5. Bevo

      Don’t be so smug!!!!!

  2. Steve

    Micro Ron!!!

    If you say it three times he will cry and cancel a valid contract your mirror and lose Florida a billion in court

    1. Kitty

      He makes me sick. Everything he does takes the joy out of living in a fascist state. A governor fighting an icon like Walt Disney who bought joy to millions of people.

      1. Hdm

        Not to mention the billions added to FL’s economy.

        1. Antonia

          The irony of this whole debacle is that DeSantis GOT MARRIED at Disney! (This is true, look it up).

          1. What…..
            Was his wife a Disney employee at one time….?
            Very interesting!👍💥🚩

      2. Wendy

        DeSantis definitely destroyed something that kids and adults enjoyed for so many years. My kids grew upon looking forward to trips to Disneyworld and so did my grandchildren. My husband and I also enjoyed trips after the kids were grown. I will not step foot in Florida until this fascist is gone.

        1. Heart

          So true, maybe over should run for governor of Florida or president

          1. Heart

            I meant bob iger should run for governor of Florida or president

        2. DAVID OLIVER

          Great News !!!
          Hasta la Vista.

        3. JUDY

          Disney don’t pay taxes to Florida???

  3. faackanders2

    DeSantis has shot herself in the foot and will not likely win the candancy.

    1. Fred

      Herself ???

  4. Max

    I don’t know why he is so close minded. The dude sounds like he just hit puberty this year. In 5 more years he might be an adult.

    1. Linda

      Yes I agree with you. DeSantis you need to grow up. Disney is doing great things for Florida. Don’t run for president you won’t make it. Grow up!

      1. Maria

        😱seriously? Disney is not supposed to be political. It’s a fun place where politics DO NOT BELONG! I’m all for Gov DeSantis. All this political BS has to stop. Thank you Gov DeSantis

        1. ROGER D STEVENS

          MAY HE DROP DEAD!! [desantis] A early Christmas present.

          1. Maria

            Can’t happen fast enough!!!

        2. Steve

          Government should not control private companies and Disney had every right to free speech just as other companies support gun rights. He’s a complete moron and will find out when he announces that he will run for the Oval Office. He will never see the inside of the Oval Office. And what about the other 100 Special Districts in the state? Disney has law suits in the works which they will handily win. So they don’t need to play games with the juvenile.

          1. Christina

            I have already seen an ad for his presidential campaign here in Nevada. 😖

          2. Funny, because he hasn’t actually announced that he’s running. Not officially anyway.

        3. Keith Schrod

          The trouble is he is relying on a base political appeal (which you have fallen for). Legally pretty much everything he has done has been outflanked by smarter people and at some point will be unpicked if it gets to court. He will have to find a political solution which saves his face and quietly restores much of what Disney had with Reedy Creek but he’s too bone headed to realise this.

        4. mary jo

          Disney is not political. They are focused on inclusion and supporting their workers and diverse populations of Florida. DeSantis needs to stay out of people’s personal lives and focus on Florida issues like escaping insurance, housing and crime reduction. He is a “Dumb Ass” trying to turn this state into a military base.

        5. Ron sounds like Don counting his victory before all the votes are in. The raid on the White House verses Disney moving who pays for the people lost in the long run. The Government?????

        6. Ron sounds like Don counting his victory before all the votes are in. The raid on the White House verses Disney moving who pays for the people lost in the long run. The Government?????

        7. Ron sounds like Don counting his victory before all the votes are in. The raid on the White House verses Disney moving who pays for the people lost in the long run. The Government?????

        8. CP

          He caused all the political Bull S—-

        9. John Husler

          That’s for sure! Why do these LBGTQ have so much power to use Disney for their agenda??

          1. Finley

            Huh? It is about FREEDOM! You know, the thing that DeSatan swears he is giving us. Meanwhile he is stripping the most fundamental freedoms without a care in the world. The meatball deserves to be in Guantanamo for acts of treason again Florida.

          2. Ken

            Maybe you shòuld be there as well since you agree with grooming and indoctrinating our kids without our consent. I don’t know what’s wrong with people anymore. Disney should have stayed like they were and all would be ok. Never should have got political. Not there place to cater to child abusers. They are supposed to entertain kids and not help abuse them. This country is getting pitiful. All democrats need to go before we have no more kids .

        10. Finley

          Ok, you can flip the bill for his antics then. “We the people” of Florida opt out of his antics and don’t drink his kool aid. He won’t deal with the real problems that we face. Just a meatball with control issues. He must have been bullied in high school.

    2. Willi alexander

      Ron, give us (the people)
      a break.
      ..jerk!

    3. Everybody get it together
      In Florida and Disney .The youth and those that grew up with Disney ( all come clean and do the right things ), what’s the real agenda here ?
      (( Money, money, money !))……….🤔

  5. Max

    I don’t know why he is so close minded. The dude sounds like he just hit puberty this year. In 5 more years he might be an adult

  6. DG

    Disney is a great company as a family we have enjoyed our visits however corporations large and small Have no place taking a political stance other than neutral while serving the population as a whole Disney failed to be a fair and neutral entity

    1. Jeff Applegarth

      EXACTLY…
      (MAYBE ACTORS SHOULD DO THE SAME.) WE DID NOT ELECT DISNEY TO OUR FLORIDA STATE GOVERNMENT. THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT VENUE ONLY! AND THE WOKE CALIFORNIA RUN STATE THEY CAME FROM…HAD DISNEYLAND NEEDLESSLY CLOSED FOR A VERY LONG TIME, KEEPING CAST MEMBERS OUT OF WORK AND THE DISNEY COMPANY HEMORAGING MONEY, WHILE IT’S GOVENOR WAS HOLDING MASKKESS DINNER PARTIES IN EXTRAVAGANT FRENCH RESTURANTS …MAYBE INSTEAD OF FIGHTING WITH OUR GOVERNOR…
      DISNEY SHOULD STAY WITHIN THEIR BUSINESS MODEL, WHILE TELLING ELECTED GOVENOR RON DESANTIS…
      “THANK YOU!”

      1. tom

        Desantis is a Bully who uses his office for his own personal reasons. it’s not the will of the people! it’s will of Ronnie Desantis and his puppet legislature

        1. Kate

          Right on, tom.

      2. Susie

        Disney has been in this state since 1975/76.
        They are the largest employer in the state and they are not the ones meddling. This is all about Desantis’ retaliation and his ego.
        He’s the one that should mind his own business. He’s wasting time and our taxpayer money and wait til Disney wins and it costs this state millions! It should be our vote that decides if this stupid case is something we would choose. Absolutely not!!!

        1. Linda

          I agree

        2. Karen

          The new sheriff in town is ruining Florida.

      3. Tony

        It’s too bad you’re not an American. We did a test people being punished for speaking out. What other ingredients with tiny dicks like yours do not. Keep dreaming about sucking DeSantus’s phallus
        PS In America, no one gets punished for speaking up

        1. Maria

          Tony this is not the America I know. Politically correct I’ll never be. It’s all bs since the left decided to create their own world. And how many people were banned for speaking the truth on twitter. Not anymore thank Elon Musk. I’d say that’s punishment for speaking out. Open your eyes and see what the left has done to my country. We’re in the cesspool.

        2. Unless you criticize MicRon DeSantis. He’ll punish ANYBODY who disagrees with them. District attorneys, School superintendents, School Board members, Sherrifs. No matter that local communities elected them, they criticized the Gov, they’re OUT. And when they got re-elected, he threw them out again.
          Democracy in action: One man, one vote– HIS.

      4. peter

        I GET IT! IF PEOPLE DON’T THINK OR BELIEVE AS YOU DO, THEY SHOULD JUST SHUT UP OR SUFFER FOR EXPRESSING THEIR THOUGHTS. DISNEY’S BUSINESS MODEL WAS AND IS TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE, NOT TO BE GOVERNED BY PETTY PREJUDICES. YOU PROBABLY CONSIDER YOURSELF A TRUE AMERICAN, BUT YOUR THOUGHTS GIVE YOU AWAY AS THE PREJUDICED, HATEFUL PERSON YOU ARE WHO THINKS EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES IN DEMOCRACY IS “WOKE”.

        1. Maria

          Thank you Peter!!

      5. PHIL

        “WOKE” = KNOWLEDGE. ANTI-WOKE = BIGOTED IGNORANCE. DISNEY’S BUSINESS MODEL IS TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE. IT DOESN’T ASK ITS PATRONS IF THEY ARE WOKE OR NON-WOKE. IT ACCEPTS ALL GUESTS JUST AS THEY ARE AS LONG AS THEY FOLLOW THE RULES. MAYBE YOU SHOULD TRY TO FOLLOW DISNEY’S EXAMPLE.

      6. Maria

        I couldn’t have said it better. Great comment! Thank you

      7. Gerry

        California had less of a death rate than Florida. So apparently they did a better job during Covid than the wanna be dictator ron did in Florida.

        1. ElMarco

          Thankfully this will be DeInSanetis’s final term as governor. He’ll never be president and he won’t be governor forever. Unless he changed that law as well. Petty, vindictive little man like his mentor turned opponent.

      8. DAVID OLIVER

        Well said.

      9. Finley

        Maybe you should stop drinking the kool aid. DISNEY IS A BUSINESS, THEY CAN DO WHAT THEY PLEASE! HE IS AN UNPOPULAR, GERRYMANDERED ELECTED OFFICIAL THAT NEEDS TO LEARN HIS PLACE. WE THE PEOPLE THINK HE IS AN A$$HAT

      10. Sheila

        You DeSantis supporters are something else. The man is stripping away the freedoms and liberties of minorities and you all think it is ok. Disney’s should pull out – no more millions into the economy- I bet you will change your tune.
        You think unemployment is bad now- let Disney go and you will see. Oh that’s right DeSantis is going to build prisons – you all can work there.
        Dumbest idea ever- convicts vs children.

    2. Siah

      Soooo it’s OK for companies to be major donors to politicians but not have the freedom to speak their opinion? I can’t wait to see Disney humiliate Ron. Sadly it’s the people of Florida that will pay the highest cost due to his ignorance and incompetence.

    3. Nina

      LOL WHAT? A PRIVATELY OWNED BUISNESS that pays taxes HAS NO BUISNESS taking a political stand? That’s like saying YOU have no buisness taking a stand, lol. ALL COMPANIES TAKE STANDS BY DONATING MILLIONS TO POLITICIANS that make laws that benefit their corporatations while screwing the regular tax payers. DISNEY is the ONE company that doesn’t. Haven’t you seen home insurance rates TRIPLE and get LESS coverage in Fl?

    4. Larry Burton

      DG…I totally and unequivocally agree with you! I am a Florida resident and believe corporations and other business enterprises has no business taking political positions publicly! Run your businesses and stay out of advocating political positions! 😤

      1. kathy

        they have groups at Disney all the time, they have religious concerts called “Christian Concerts”, how is the lgbtq+ community a political entity. It is not, it is a support and were offered a day at Disney, because Ron DeSantis is trying to take away rights of certain groups that HE finds offensive is not about Fla. it is his own personal agenda. It’s funny how he keeps sliding that statement, ” the people of Fla. have spoken”, UH….no, there was not a vote from the people of Fla. it was a under the table, late night law HE pushed through, like the banning of books. How in the world are any of you OK with rights being taken away slowly but surely, how in the world are any of you OK watching a man hiring a “posse” of body guards, how in the world are any of you OK with allowing ANYBODY to own guns, machine guns etc with no checks and balances. He is telling you what to do! Apparently only those of you with the same mind set don’t get it, cause most of us do and most of other countries see it. Be very careful what you wish for, you may think it’s all great until your rights as whatever he feels to take now is something you want. It’s all in the context and you are not seeing the context. Good luck with that.

    5. Pcm

      Your so wrong Disney is just being inclusive of all people

    6. Auburn

      Disney responded to the don’t say gay bill because of its employees!! They were showing the staff that they stand with them. It was the correct message for them to send.

      1. Rick TR

        It’s not Don’t Say Gay you moron. It’s a bill to protect little kids from leftist sickos.

    7. Rick TR

      Do you even hear yourself? Apparently English is your third language.

  7. Lindsey

    I think DeSantis has “little man syndrome”

    1. Sheryl

      This guy is a disaster for Florida he’s ruining everything just like Trump.

      1. Jim

        Sheryl I guess you voted for BIDEN HE IS DESTROYING THE UNITED STATES. AND WHEN TRUMP WAS IN OFFICE THE UNITED STATES WAS FAR MORE BETTER THEN THIS IDIOT THAT WE HAVE CONTROLLING THE UNITED STATES. YOU ARE REALLY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS ADMITTING FOR VOTING FOR BIDEN. YOU MUST BE A IDIOT JUST LIKE BIDEN

    2. Bill

      Desantis is finding out that Mickey Mouse is really Mighty Mouse. Check out the outside lawyer they just hired (Hint – He represented the Goldman family in the civil suit against OJ). They have the resources to fight the Governor and it’s us Florida citizens that are footing the bill for this endless crap from Desantis. He will not get the Republican nomination as this is turning out to be his downfall.

  8. Chris Kronick

    I have no like for him. He is a dictator. Revengeful. Hater. Nothing about him would want me to vote for him. Not even a men’s room attendant. No class whatsoever. We will all be in trouble if he ever won presidency. God help us all. He is the anti-Christ

  9. Jim

    If Ron really believes the party’s over and he won,l’ve got a bridge for sale,real cheap,he might be interested in.

  10. Babs

    If he keeps it up
    Disney does have enough money to start setting up in N Carolina

    The amt of money. Disney brings to the state not only for Disney but for all the other business’s as well

    Just because they are quiet does NOT mean battle over they are coming up with ideas Im sure!

    Desantis president?????
    Think about it he is another one doesn’t work or us we work for the government

  11. Kevin

    Seems Disney thinks they are above the law. If they have nothing to hide then why are they so afraid to be subject to the same laws as Sea World and Universal? They obviously don’t want to get caught doing something they shouldn’t be.

    And there is no such law as don’t say gay bill. It is the Parental Rights in Education Bill. Gives parents, like me, the protection we need to keep from exposing our children from being taught things they should not be being taught, period.

    If the family thought ahead, they could have wrapped Walt Disney in copper and he could provide all the electricity Disney Land needs to operate as fast as he is spinning in his grave at the way iger and chapeck have systematically destroyed his and Roy’s legacy.

    1. Charles Sems

      They have every right to free speech as you and I. Everything DeSantis did was blatant retaliation. He thinks it’s over, but Disney is just getting started. If we are lucky, the worst that happens is they stay in Florida. Otherwise Orlando will be a ghost town in 2 years.

      1. Linda

        I agree

    2. Dan

      Bravo, standing ovation for an honest and objective assessment. Thank you!

    3. Jim Herzoff

      Yeah, I guess they shouldn’t really be taught about life. It’s a whole lot different when it’s real and it’s not gonna change people to have an asshole governor that’s a dictator.

    4. Nina

      FYI that BILL for kindergarten through grade 3 can not discuss gender identification lol, WHICH MEANS THAT KINDERGARTEN TEACHER CAN NOT VERIFY YOU DAUGHTER IS A GIRL. THAT THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS. Why can’t Tommy go into the girls bathroom? since they legally can’t discuss gender identification.

      Prior to signing that bill, DeSantis said teaching kindergarten-aged kids that “they can be whatever they want to be” was “inappropriate” for children.

      And THAT sounds like the best representation for you?lol. Someone that is slowly taking away your rights..
      If you have a problem with what a school teaches, although no one is screaming gay at 7 but, THAT’S WHAT THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ARE FOR. Although you sound crazy, even you deserve better.

    5. DP

      There are THREE people that need to be replaced and NEVER allowed to hold their positions again:
      Ron DeSantis
      Bob Chapek
      Bob Iger

    6. Hilary

      Kevin, Universal and Sea World already have their own districts similar to Reedy Creek but nice try

      1. Jim

        Sheryl I guess you voted for BIDEN HE IS DESTROYING THE UNITED STATES. AND WHEN TRUMP WAS IN OFFICE THE UNITED STATES WAS FAR MORE BETTER THEN THIS IDIOT THAT WE HAVE CONTROLLING THE UNITED STATES. YOU ARE REALLY THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS ADMITTING FOR VOTING FOR BIDEN. YOU MUST BE A IDIOT JUST LIKE BIDEN

  12. Charles

    In his personal pre pubescent teenage anger against Disney and its employees he has not once considered that his personal vendetta to “look cool” is against the company that made florida what it is today and largest revenue oasis for tourism in the world.all because he didn’t like that someone stood up to him and voiced there opinion, which I thought everyone is entitled to in America. Next let’s all burn books and profile people. Oh wait..

  13. Susan Barker

    Boo on the governor. He is wrong.

  14. GD

    Ron Desantos is just another power hungry Deutsche Bag. Because someone speaks out and voices there opinion and he doesn’t like it he makes it his personal vendetta to harass Disney. Wut about him trying to pass law that he wont have to show where all the money he spends and wut he spends it on so he cant be held accountable for his misdoings!!

    1. Elenute Nicola

      Their opinion ( not there opinion)

  15. Mary Jo

    Disney has become a main stay for the state of Florida. Why do we want to change that? Disney is well organized and very pleasant place to visit. DeSantis has bitten off more then he can chew. Can’t wait to watch Disney response.

  16. Laura

    I hope Disney moves out of Florida so the state and DeSantis will get what they deserve. DeSantis has no business in politics and is nothing but a childish BULLY!

  17. Emma

    My husband started I 69 retired 18 years ago I started in 85 retired 15 years ago still have two children one just put in 35 years so I guess if he so stupid and they loose their jobs, looses house and cars I guess he would be real proud of himself. There has been gays at Disney since day one worked with them no I don’t agree with it but he loved Disney so much then why did he get married at the Grand Floridian in 2005 he thinks it funny but he is trying to make a political career. Lost my vote

  18. Susie

    Disney has been in this state since 1975/76.
    They are the largest employer in the state and they are not the ones meddling. This is all about Desantis’ retaliation and his ego.
    He’s the one that should mind his own business. He’s wasting time and our taxpayer money and wait til Disney wins and it costs this state millions! It should be our vote that decides if this stupid case is something we would choose. Absolutely not!!!

    1. Polly

      Since 1971

  19. Instead of getting jobs to the state this man turning jobs away Disney provide thousands of job we all know why he giving Disney a hard time it’s personal people please think don’t support this man he no good for the state of Florida.

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  21. MuzzyFush

    Oh Ron, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Poor, unfortunate soul.

  22. Kim

    How do people in Florida feel about DeSantis? Will he be out voted in the next election? I’m in PA and just curious.

    1. Judi

      Desantis needs mental help he should be forced to take a mental evaluation arranged by the people of florida. He has lost all common sense

      1. DP

        DeSantis hasn’t lost his common sense! He never had any to begin with. He can’t lose what he never had.

  23. Kristina

    DeSantis got his feelings hurt and instead of acting like an adult he is throwing a fit like a toddler. Now I’m getting direct mail, texts and calls asking me to back him as president. Ha no. There’s no telling what kind of fit he could throw with that kind of power and we’d all be doomed

  24. Straws

    I won’t be going to Florida and spending my hard earned retirement money until DeSantis is gone. I was considering retiring there, but things are getting too whacky when you pick on the Mouse.

  25. Flora Crosby

    DeSantis is out of his mind.He is Insane and should be impeached.He is ruining the lives of many employees of Disney and companies that do business with them.Let’s get rid of him.

  26. Rroe

    When you get into politics your asking for trouble.

  27. Kathy

    DeSantis is an embarrassment. He is a toxic narcissist throwing a tantrum like a toddler. I’m pulling for the Mouse 100%.

  28. Judy Schoenfeld

    I think DeSantis should deal with the important governmental issues and leave Disney alone. As a Florida resident I don’t want the government budding in where they don’t belong. He has made an issue of “Don’t say gay” that is none of his business. All this man is doing is looking for attention on a road to running for president.

  29. Stephanie

    Political retribution period. Only one of 1600 is being picked on. Florida is home to more than 1,800 special districts of all shapes, sizes and flavors, from housing and community development districts to quasi-governmental agencies.

  30. Nick

    It’s a free country. Disney has the right to be free. Walt would NOT be happy about this happening to his dream

  31. Janet

    When we moved here in 2016 I thought DeSantis was the best governor ever. However, for the last few years when he thought he should run for president he has been trying to “prove himself”. I’m not sure to who though. He has definitely lost my vote for governor and/or president. WDW is a substantial contributor to FL economy. What the heck is he thinking? And just because WDW is silent, does that really mean DeSantis is the winner? They probably have bigger things (like tourists) to spend their time on.

  32. Cindy

    The same must be done for the Villages too and all other communities that are self governed. One for all and all for one.

  33. Paul W

    Really? What does he think he won exactly?

  34. ROGER D STEVENS

    desantis can give all DISNEY Fans a early Christmas present by DROPPING DEAD!

  35. Summer

    What happened to freedom of SPEECH !! There’s so many verbal opinions from government members and so much controversy on subjects , they are not punished for their opinions. Clearly ,,,,,, he is a Bully and get even Steven person who will turn rocks over to look for things to find dirt to get his way !
    This kind of TEMPER PERSONALITY CLEARLY Is NOT BE STABLE IN RUNNING THIS COUNTRY !
    He is a punisher This kind of leader is in 3rd world country’s /😢

  36. Tom

    This guy Desantis is the worst thing that ever happened to Florida. All he cares about is his base, like the rest of them all they wanna do is get reelected peace of s***..
    We the people have NO Representation what is Shane.

    1. DAVID OLIVER

      I don’t know what Shane is.
      Do you?
      Inquiring minds want to know.

  37. Lynn

    Report the truthful facts! The bill was not called the Don’t Say Gay Bill! Anybody actually read the bill? So no one cares about the children only the adults? Reports like this is what causes chaos! SMH!

  38. Tim

    So after reading the multiple same posts from the same people I have a few things to point out to you all. First Disney announced this project called Walt Disney world in 1965. It opened in 1971. The Reedy Creek legislation passed in 1967.
    Next, It is in the best interest of a company that relies on a broad customer base to not be political in social things or at least do it quietly and don’t be so loud about it. Especially in a topic so divisive as the one they got involved one. The legislation had nothing to do with Disney itself and should have been left alone by them. One of the things Chapek actually tried to do correctly was to not say anything about the topic. Unfortunately, the minority with the big mouths in California forced his hand and instead of being the CEO of a company he bowed to them and completely screwed up. He upset half of the customer base and created a target in the political arena of the company. He did not make Disney look Good. There is no winner in what Disney did only losers and now we are seeing this now. Disney is not reliant on one minority group to make money they rely on all people to make money. That is why they had things that appealed to both Democrats and Republicans ( just an easier way to talk about this). While it hasn’t taken fulle effect yet Disney has seen some significant losses because of this with the customers. They have had more flops recently than record breakers and the trend continues. Partly due to the evisceration of all the creative departments and its reliance on sequels rather than new content. But I digress there is evidence there. The parks have started waning and will continue after the Post shut-in period honeymoon as well as the costs become a bigger issue. Now let’s look at a worst case scenario, as they have a split clientele, with a company that has a very particular type of customer base and that is Bud Light. The problem with the Bud Light issue is they insulted the majority of its clientele. They are getting their arse handed to them right now by their customers. The reason for this is that the Bud Light chose a group of people to advertise to that were not even buying the product line and actually of dissolving the no interest in it, however alienated its largest core group of customers and they said no way and are saying it with their dollars. However, there have been grublings from Florida about dissolving the special district for years. Long before the current governor. As this round happened it isn’t that easy and all we really did was re-name the district. The problem they have neglected is that there are actual towns in the Reedy Creek District. With out knowing the details of Florida law I would have to assume that the residents of Lake Bueno Vista, Celebration and forget the name of the the other city/town in side Reedy Creek actually do have a say and a right to vote on who represents them on the district’s board. They could sue for the right to be able to vote for the representatives on the Board just like any other county.

    1. Sheila

      I’m glad your opinion is just that- an opinion. Disney will be around long after DeSantis and his Republican puppets that created this situation. People will continue to come from all over the world to visit Disney. I don’t know why you all think Disney is hurting financially. They truly have ocean deep pockets.
      They have a right to speak out. They are far more inclusive than Florida at this time.

  39. Lilly

    As a homeowner in a Beach town in Florida I believe that the Governor should care more about the tremendously escalating insurance premiums that a great number of his constituents are experiencing than if Disney chooses to be inclusive. The Governor is not governing but trying to get even. His actions are going to cost the people of Florida a lot of taxpayers dollars in legal and court fees.

  40. George Reynolds III

    DeSantis doesn’t know what he is talking about!!! He is GOING to LOSE the Republican nomination for President, and will be voted out of office as Governor of Florida!!! Everyone has seen his true colors!!!! HI POLITICAL CAREER IS DONE!!!!!!!

  41. Tony

    Let’s call this country the new United States of Russia

  42. Dj

    Just one question, did the people of Florida have there say before going forward? Was it voted on? Answer is No! Needless to say everything in Tallahasse is Rons personal preference, people’s did not approve, Oh and wait till we the people have to foot the Bill for all his hidden travel. Doing what he pleases. Creating a wedge and Not doing a thing for those who got damaged by last years storms.

  43. Maria

    The only consolation is that Florida law says he has to resign as Governor to run for President. So it’ll be a lose-lose for him, and a win-win for Floridians. And even if he doesn’t resign and run, he’s in his 2nd term and can’t run again so there is light at the end of the tunnel regardless….

    1. Polly

      That is good news!!!

    2. Ralph

      Unfortunately the Florida legislature just passed or is getting ready to pass a bill that will allow DeSantis to remain governor while he runs for president. And I believe,he could stay governor even if he loses. He is getting away with all sorts of deceiving laws while in office. People need to wake up and see what’s happening here.

  44. Scott

    It seems to me that Ron is using his power to beat down people who don’t agree with him. Even if Disney’s views are not the same as the majority they should be entitled to voice their views without fear of retribution. I would never vote for him to be a dog catcher, let alone President. Too bad, because at first I saw him as a viable candidate with a decent conservative agenda. But going after people with dissenting views when you have his type of power is scary.

  45. Catherine Gandy

    No Victory for these Governor when he is using his office. to suppress the right of freedom of speech to business or private individual.

  46. Shawn

    Glass jawed, white booties wearing, Great DeWoker should realize that with a lawsuit pending there is no need for Disney to say a “peep”. His arrogance, irrational actions will cost his precious citizenry in the long run, one way or another. Unfit for Governor, this ego-manic has zero chance to win the Oval. He’s a Rump wannabe. Small, weak, hypocritical, arrogant, irrational. Maybe perfect for FL, but that’s it.

  47. Tiana

    disney should stay in florida

  48. Patt

    He’s as narcissistic as some other politician who is no longer in office! Does he realize how many people have a history with WDW, starting 50 years ago? Does he realize how many of these people vote? But that’s a true narcissist for ya….gotta always be right (at least in their own minds)!!

  49. Kathie Schwalen

    This is so ridiculous. Go against DeSantis and he comes after you with the government. Spoiled little boy taking his marbles home. He is hurting the state and Disney. The jobs and revenue the state receives. If he keeps this up Disney will leave. Then tax revenues, loss of jobs and it will hurt businesses that count on tourism.

  50. ElMarco

    ElMarco
    Thankfully this will be DeInSanetis’s final term as governor. He’ll never be president and he won’t be governor forever. Unless he changed that law as well. Petty, vindictive little man like his mentor turned opponent.

  51. Ed in NY

    I wouldn’t be yelling Victory over Disney just yet Ronnie Boy, Disney is quietly plotting to dismantle your little committee and destroy you in a most public and humiliating way. Your in trouble Ronnie Boy and you don’t even know it! I’m looking forward to Disney dismantling you piece by piece!

  52. DAVID OLIVER

    I’ve been reading the comments and the more I read, the more I loathe Democrats.

  53. Ron, you really spread hate. I will donate as much as legal to any donkey to replace you. Let’s impeach Ronnie he is bad for Florida and god help us if he gets even close to our white house . impeach Ronnie !!!

  54. I will place a add to impeach Ronnie boy!!! Disney created characters that make Ronnie look like Daffy Duck!!!!!

  55. K.DOSS

    Let us kick this jerk DeSanis out as Florida Governor. ! We also should make sure he does not become US President. He is #1 enemy of this country. Let us send him to Siberia and let him freeze there like hell.

  56. KANTESH DOSS

    Kick this crook out as the Governor of Florida. He is the #1 enemy of this country.

  57. Margaret Hendler

    Disney has not even begun to fight. They are far from done.

  58. Byron

    DeSantis is a poor political figure. Just another law and constition breaking politician.
    He is doing this as retaliation. If he is not what about the other 500 companies that have improvement districts. What is he doing about them. He is violating the constitution and should be removed for that reason alone. He is not for Florida or the United States, he is doing this for himself.

  59. Melinda Yexley

    No, I don’t think Disney has capitulated to DeSantis. I think he’s going to find out the hard way that he’s in a path to his own destruction.

  60. Kevin

    🤣🤣🤣 he is a 🤡. Disney doesn’t have to make a peep. They are suing his worthless butt

  61. John L Bowman

    MY QUOTE ” EQUAL TREATMENT FOR ALL, SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR NONE “

  62. Linda

    Bad Bad. Bag DeSantis. Keep picking on kids playing ground. Figures.

  63. David

    DeSantis is done at the next election.

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