DeSantis Doesn't Quit, Plans to Kill Florida Tourism

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BREAKING: Walt Disney World Suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

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124 Comments

  1. Diana Rich

    Although I voted for Ron, he is going to far with his power

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        1. Alice

          I think Ron Desantis has really jumped off the deep end. First of all, attacking the education system, second he attacked the LGBTQ community and really doesn’t want them in Florida. Third, taking the rights of women and their doctors to make medical decisions by taking away the right to have an abortion except before six weeks only. Most women don’t even know they are pregnant. Now to top things he is planning on taking Disney to court and threatening to build a prison or raising tolls and/or taxes on hotels. He is going after the biggest employee of Florida. He has lost his mind and the Republicans in office are voting for everything he wants regardless of what most of the voters in Florida want. I think we should remember this come next election.

          1. 1st 48 OG DYS

            So you feel it’s a good idea to groom children to go against what God created every man and woman to be,

          2. Tam

            Ron has made all of the right decisions bringing values back into our educational system and our homes.

          3. N

            DeSantis has LOST his mind, he is CRAZY, how is getting away with this CRAZINESS

        2. Me

          Exactly Wow!!!

    2. I have voted for him too. 🥲 As a rational individual I admit it was a big mistake. Any persone with a grade of education should now his agendas are personal and malicious. His attempts to destroy the education, leave our millennium generation on the streets and specific populations are obvious. But the attempt of eradicate the biggest source of income of this entire state is a clear evidence of his unstable mental stage. It is time for a psychiatric and psychological evaluation to follow impeachment. Lastly and not less the supports to Ukraine refugees are necessary but us a citizen must watch closely. The state is receiving more citizens from Rusia than citizens from Ukraine. Kind of what have happened when a big number of Germans infiltrated when Jews were rescued. Us Americanas will pay a big price for his actions.

      1. Evelyn B

        Desantis does not know what he is doing in this case, as Orlando including Kissimmee is thr number one International vacation spot in the world. If he messes wwitthat, our economy will sudder.I think he is a nut case. I never trusted him. Now I reallv do not like him. Grow up Ron. Impeachment is the right idea. Don’t mess with our parade which will always be Disney. Why do you think all the other attractions are in Orlando? Unreal…

        1. Steve

          I never liked him. He is anti consumer.

          1. Barbara Kamis

            Didn’t vote for him. I could tell he was a moron and a nutcase. He needs to be impeached asap.

          2. ST

            First of all didn’t Disantis get married at Disney?
            I don’t get it all the years my kids have been in school there was no grooming or encouraging
            And my grandkids now don’t get or see it either.
            Watch after all this there will be no changes.
            He’s going overboard with his power.

        2. Abbye

          His true colors are coming into partition. This tells the story of what he is apt to do if he becomes President. God bless America.

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      2. D. Ball

        Well, it was clear who he was from the start. Any “rational individual” wouldn’t have voted for him in the first place. Furthermore, learn how to spell and compose a sentence. You sound like an imbecile. Your final sentence about Jews and Germans is false and racist.

        1. G. STITH

          DeSantis full well knows what he is doing will hurt Fl, especially Central Fl the most, but since he has little respect for Floridians and knows no matter how much damage he does to Floridians, they are known for voting against their own interests and thus will vote for him again in whatever capacity he decides to run.

      3. D. Ball

        Well, it was clear who he was from the start. Any “rational individual” wouldn’t have voted for him in the first place. Furthermore, learn how to spell and compose a sentence. You sound like an imbecile. Your final sentence about Jews and Germans is false and racist.

      4. Carlos Thillet

        What?

      5. Mary E Taylor

        Glad to see your comment You are the future and he is really trying to dictate to your generation how to think, feel, pray, etc. Good for you.

    3. Michele

      He’s a jerk. He’s a power hungry little man. He picks on Gay people and Disney. What scares him so much about either of these things and WHY? It’s just screaming “insecure Gay man in the CLOSET”.

      1. Carlos Thillet

        What?

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      3. 1st 48 OG DYS

        How is he power hungry when he’s the power

    4. He is destroying Florida and simply taking away childrens dream. He’s using his personal vendetta to fight Disney. He is going to loose a lot of votes. He will eventually loose his votes and Disney.GROW UP RON

      1. Tom

        Seriously? He is doing the right thing by saying NO to yet another WOKE corporation. There is NO reason Disney should govern themselves or tell our children that it’s ok to have life altering surgery!!!

        1. Bob

          Let’s assume woke actually what you think it means for a minute….

          So?

          Seriously…so what? Who cares if they are “woke”?

          A chunk of the population supports these ideas. A chunk of the population doesn’t support theses ideas.

          The majority of the population just doesn’t care. They care about their own lives.

          So if the concern is because of the chunk who don’t support those ideas are being exposed to them… are you telling me the parents of those kids are incapable of parenting their kids? That they need government to protect the kids from seeing anything they disagree with because they are that terrible of parents… unable to do basic parenting? Cause that’s what you are saying here.

          The SCOTUS granted corporate personhood as a right. Personally, I’d love to see that rescinded because it helps get a lot of the money out of politics potentially. But until that happens, they have the ability to deliver exercise their first amendment rights.

          It’s mind blowing for stupid this is… The initial Reddy Creek stuff was poorly thought out and Desantis has been losing ground since then. He should have sat down and worked with Iger…. Hell he could have claimed Chapek got fired due to him. But he didn’t.

          Instead he’s damaged his national brand to the point, he better have the ability to bring out supporters who don’t vote the way Trump did… otherwise, he will get killed in a national election.

    5. Reap

      Reap what you sow.

    6. Me

      Desantis is effectively killing any new businesses that were considering opening in FL. It’s not just the Mouse House he’s effecting.

  2. Elizabeth Rogers

    Desantis is definitely on a self destructive path.

    1. Graham

      Maybe he has shares in Universal?

    2. Sjm

      Disney tried to pull a fast one and now it is time to pay.

      1. RTB

        What did Disney do? What fast one? Voicing their opinion. There is free speech in this country. DeSantis is a bully and is annoyed because he was not agreed with. Shame on him

        1. Steve

          This is free Florida not!

      2. Claire

        He doesn’t care about the people that live in Florida. It’s his ego! He is an evil little man!

        1. Can you imagine what he will do to this country if he becomes president
          He thinks Biden is bad. I hate the thought of DeSantis as president
          ALL our rights will be taken away. There will be more people living on the streets all over the U.S.
          He needs to be impeached before he takes more of our rights. No wonder there is a teacher shortage it is his way at teaching out students or no way. Wake up everyone.

          1. Carlos Thillet

            Can you make a list of rights he will take away from us? And exactly how will he take them away?

          2. Mpb

            Question why are you trolling everyone on here?

      3. Michele

        Excersizing your 1st Amendment Rights is not “pulling a fast one” Disantis is a closeted homosexual fascist.

      4. Pms

        Thank you Fox new’s opinion. How about forming your own

    3. Elspeth

      Not “self” destructive…he’s going to destroy an entire state. This is insanity. It’s a darn shame FL doesn’t allow recall of elected officials.

  3. DONALD

    I stand with the Governor !!!
    I don’t want ‘anyone’ telling me how & what to think along with dictating that I have to accept their point of view !!!

    1. BC

      But you have accepted the moronic rhetoric of an unhinged governor.

      1. Don’t know where but I would suggest you and your leftist friends go back where came from. BigD

        1. Kay

          Personally I think the Governor is taking advantage of his position. The law makers are to scared of him to tell him no so he gets his way all the time. He has turned into a power mongering fool and has made Florida look ignorant. Disney was raised in Florida so it could be opened 24/7/365.
          DeSantis I believe has some thing against Florida children. Since he has been in office he has taken money from CPS, banned most childrens books, now trying to get rid of Disney. To me that is an all out war against our children. Whats next? Out lawing laughter for kids, year round schooling so you dont get any vacation? His kids are about school age, i would bet he has spent little to no time with them until his wife got sick. That is when he started the war against our children.

          1. faackanders2

            He has lately stated he wanted to take trans kids away from their parents.

          2. 1st 48 OG DYS

            And as he rightly should do

        2. Michele

          Lol Okay Fascist Man whose afraid of Free Speech and men in dresses. Lol. Not to worry, we only like Miami Beach and South Beach now. I hope Disney packs their bags and LEAVES.

          1. Carlos Thillet

            That would be wonderful!

    2. Chris

      Yet that is exactly what the Governor is doing, telling you and others how & what to think.

      Those on the other side have responded with kindness. Yes, they express their disapproval, but they remain kind about it. Disney’s hand was forced in this in more ways than one and is in many ways in the wrong, but DeSantis is more in the wrong.

    3. Dot

      DeSantis have you lost your mind? Disney brings in REVENUE for your STATE!!! And to even think of putting a prison anywhere near Disney World is just down right STUPID!!!!!

      1. Clearly an Illuminati’s

    4. Biil

      Very well put. Right to the point. I agree with you, the leftist are at it again with their anti- american baloney .

    5. CHRISSY

      I’m sorry, but respectfully the governor is doing exactly what you said you wouldn’t tolerate.

    6. Lee Roller

      Do you see the irony in what you just posted?

      How about now?

    7. That is exactly what DeSantis is doing! Telling us what to think and can and can’t do. It’s literally fascism.

    8. John

      Your last name wouldn’t be Trump, would it…Donald?

    9. Brsh

      Bah ha ha…since when is the right to free speech the same as telling someone what to think?

    10. William Stewart

      I agree100%

  4. Judy

    I totaly agree. I won’t vote for him again.If people don’t come to Disney Florida is going to be hurting money wise

  5. Richard Carlson

    Desantis says Disney is going against the will of Floridians, but it is Desantis that is going against the will of Floridians.

    1. Tsu

      Spot on that’s why I didn’t vote for him

  6. K.

    In the same press conference you bring up about the prison (which if you see it he says someone suggested a prison and he listed other suggestions too) He also said that they were NOT going to do the tolling.

    It was in the same press conference and it was a while ago. You guys must really be worried about the declining ad revenue to try this hard.

  7. Linda An

    I wish Disney would leave Florida and leave this wanna be dictator holding the bag!!!!

    1. John H

      No you don’t want Disney to leave Florida.

    2. faackanders2

      Disney should treat WDW as a cash cow till DeSantis is out of office. Expand in CA and other states where Disney is wanted.

  8. jimthedj

    huh? The prison was a joke, he said no tolls… ummm not sure where you are getting some of this stuff. This is not news and is an opinion piece.

  9. Steve

    Can’t wait for Micro Ron to lose in court and Florida has to pay Disney billions, you love to see it happen.

  10. Another embarassment for our state. Hey Ron,get over yourself!

  11. I feel that governor DeSantis has pulled out This crazy idea straight from his a**. Anybody who thinks this is a good idea for Florida and florida’s tourism has not lived in this state for very long and let me tell you most everything DeSantis has hurt Florida than he more than help it. I voted for him I would never make that mistake again

    1. Patti

      Me neither. There’s something wrong with this guy messing with Florida’s economy. Trump would never fo this. He’s a shrewd business man

    2. Patti

      Me neither. There’s something wrong with this guy messing with Florida’s economy. Trump would never fo this. He’s a shrewd business man

  12. Dee Jay

    I wish he had stayed overseas where he should fit right in. They are used to control society. We used to have freedom of speech but not in Florida if you don’t agree with the KING

  13. Dana

    Go Desantis ..Disney been buying local political pos,s for ever they r the corrupt ones here… namely orange county commissioners an bloody liar an demings…thank God for Desantis… Patriot

    1. Don

      Right on!!

    2. Juancarlos

      I think he’s realizing,one or both of his offspring is gay or has more genes leaning to the other sex, and all this is going to push back their rights and also permit him to work on his ego Trip, it’s unfortunate that Power, greed ,money and mental instability from so many of these people in power, end up as high speed chases that leave so many of us hurt ,shocked and in turmoil ,because by the time the clock catches up with them it’s too late and everyone says , I never saw it coming…
      No one fights this much for others ! He is the Devil in disguise…

  14. Pam

    Sim nuttin but a blue eyed devil lol but this who y’all wanted in office well Good luck 😂

  15. Pam

    Ain nuttin but a blue eyed devil …. But this who y’all voted into office right? 😭

  16. It seems as though the real problem behind all of the attacks of Ron DeSantis are not only considered political, but they are typical ‘behaviors of a NARCISSIST.’ Narcissists are very evil, and unfortunately for Disney, these attacks will continue until settled in court. They try to destroy anything or anyone they feel is a threat or what they consider in their minds to be ‘defiance.’ Narcissists are bullies, controlling, liars, super stubborn, they like to have their way, and ‘always’ think they are ‘right.’ What happened to ‘Freedom of Speech?’ My hat goes off to Bob Iger👏 who is standing up to DeSantis. To even consider building a prison near Disney World, where families, especially children, is detestable (to say the least). I pray a resolution comes very soon, and in Disney World’s favor.

    1. Juancarlos

      I think he’s realizing,one or both of his offspring is gay or has more genes leaning to the other sex, and all this is going to push back their rights and also permit him to work on his ego Trip, it’s unfortunate that Power, greed ,money and mental instability from so many of these people in power, end up as high speed chases that leave so many of us hurt ,shocked and in turmoil ,because by the time the clock catches up with them it’s too late and everyone says , I never saw it coming…
      No one fights this much for others ! He is the Devil in disguise…

  17. Johnny

    Let it go governor! You are looking petty and going against most republican/conservative principles. Second largest employer other than Publix.
    Give it a break

  18. Mike

    The man is absurd.

  19. Jake H

    Ron Desantis is an absolute disgrace. He rules Florida like a dictator. The Disney fight is an absolute joke and the joke is on Ron. Even his own people see him as a fool doing stupid things. I was born, raised and have lived my whole life here. His actions as governor and lately letting insurance companies do anything they want after one of the worst hurricanes in history have made me decide to pack and leave Florida. No I won’t miss anything about it. The South Florida beaches are polluted and unsafe, the Everglades is ruined beyond recovery. I’m done

  20. Dcmann

    Disney already lost me on tourism, so I say keep it up Ron. I don’t need Disney for my Florida vacations…

  21. Nestor

    Go Mr governor, They have too much power and control, Bring The Casinos to this area that will bring lots of revenue, Employment and Tourism

    1. Wendy D

      I agree!!

    2. I think Desantis is having a power trip, thinking he is the master. Actually think he is suffering from PTSD and should be examined by a doctor. He is single handily destroying Florida. He opens up beaches and closes Disney? What is wrong with this man. And don’t get me started on womans rights, “don’t say gay” shit, book banning, etc, etc, etc! The man will kill Florida!

  22. Dianne Jones

    Let’s face it, this all started because when Disney disagreed with Ron they also said they would no longer donate money to republicans and specifically Ron’s, politcal campaigns.

  23. Loring

    This article sounds like politically motivated rhetoric.

    The pushback is because Disney has decided that it wants to be a political machine driving the conversation in Florida rather than an entertainment company.

    Disney will continue to make billions no matter what our governor does. Because people continue to pay whatever Disney asks.

    I say this as a passholder myself. It’s become very difficult to go to Disney, but not because of the governor.

    I don’t want the governor to drive Disney out of Florida, but I think that it would be way too expensive for them anyway, so they’d never do it.

  24. Anthony Lazzara

    The ones that will suffer most with the increased tolls are the Disney employees that will have to pay them every day they go to work. Hard enough to make ends meets without his added burden

  25. Chuck

    Desantis get your head out and wake up!!! You are acting like a dictator with your ideas and actions within Florida. You are no better than some of the ‘leaders’ of third world countries around the world that crave power and know best for all!!! You do not and you are not GOD!! If you think your actions are going to get you further up the ladder in US politics, you are WRONG! You are looking like a vengeful spoiled brat always crying about something!! Grow up and act like the leader of the third most populated state in this great nation should act……..

  26. Disney was out pricing itself for the last few years. Even as they just layed off over 3000 employees they still showed profits in the Billions in the first quarter of 2023. Raising tolls isn’t going to stop people from flocking to Disney.

  27. Eye V

    This is not news reporting. It’s a one-sided propaganda piece paid for by ABC/ESPN which is a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Co. Don’t fall for it.

  28. That’s just great. Raise the tolls and hotel taxes so middle class America is priced out of Disney. That way Disney will have less crowds at the venue and can raise their prices for the rich to entertain themselves.

  29. FXG

    Having dealt with Disney over the years, you can be assured that Disney will triumph in the long term to the detriment of Ron DeSantis. Just wait and see.

  30. Madashel

    I think the power has gone to his head. I thik the power has pushed out ANY sane thought he may have had. I am so totally ovef this dude.

  31. DeSantis Hater

    For starters, freedom of speech, “don’t say gay.” Next control of our own bodies with anti abortion. Next a violation of HIPPA laws forcing girls to tell when they’re menstruating. The list goes on…and on.

  32. Deb

    This is what you call Consequences. Disney caused its own self inflicted wounds by going outside its lane of ‘intertainment’ to ‘political indoctrination’ of our children. Good on DeSantis!!!

  33. Stephen Jennemann

    You are lying. You liberal extremists cry about Corp Amer need to PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE, but when the government says Disney should pay their fair share it’s HANDS OFF! To be liberal you have to be a hypocrite.

    Oh & NO ONE is stopping guests from going to Dinsney World although if you do not have a RESERVATION Disney won’t let you in EVEN IF YOU BOUGHT A TICKET!

  34. Carolyn

    This has gotten out of hand. I cannot understand how DeSantis is allowed to literally go after Disney so publicly. The Disney World may have certain perks for bringing so much tourist capital to Florida, but they also police up after themselves without the state doing it. Why is it such a personal vendetta for the governor? Because they disagreed with him? I disagree with him.

  35. Becky

    Our wonderful Governor has the brain of a stone. Does he not see the money the state will loose. Not just at Disney but all the theme parks. Tourists won’t come to Florida anymore. This is so sad

    1. Steve

      I agree with you except for the words “wonderful Governor”. The two words simply do not go together.

  36. GAB

    Will someone tell me what Disney did to warrant this attack from DeSantis.

  37. Rick

    This is his Dan Quayle moment let him fall

  38. Charles

    Please tell me again how this fight with Disney helps the Florida voters. I hate to say this about this devout christian but Ron is a publicity seeking ass hole. Bless his heart just trying to do the right thing..,. You know doing what Jesus would do

    1. Chewpa Mibergha

      🖕🏼🖕🏼🖕🏼

  39. Chewpa Mibergha

    Just a bunch of demonrats AH’s commenting here. Hahahaha they don’t even live in FL.

  40. Kerrie

    This is obviously a personal issue. So leave it personal. Don’t make it everyone else’s problem. Your just hurting yourself, and you wanted to become President? 🤔

  41. Michael Johnson

    Here’s the thing. Disney is first and foremost a business. Sooner or later, it’s shareholders are going to start to pressure Disney to close ir move the parks if it gets to the point of losing money. Disney world makes billions a year. But it’s net gain isn’t as much as people may think. Tourism is already down in the central FL region from DeSantis and the GOPs moves and Disney’s price hikes. My kids have been working for Disney for years and even they know with every DeSantis move, the possibility (even how remote it is) of cutbacks, layoffs, or even shut downs becomes even more real. And with the new reedy creek board in play, a whole new form of retaliation tactics could come into play. Like slow walking inspections and requiring rides and transportation to shut down during the entire process. Something I can see DeSantis using as a tactic. In any case, if DeSantis continues to walk this walk, tens of thousands of central FL jobs are going to disappear.

  42. Patty

    DeSantis stop stop stop! We are a democracy and you are not a king! Leave Disney alone

  43. Roger

    DeSantis is doing an excellent job!! Keep it up sir!! For those of you who are too thin skinned for this, step to the side, sit down, shut up and let the grown-ups handle their business. Disney needs to know its role and stay in its own lane.

  44. Anna

    This is a Disney site with all pro Disney nonsense. Disney will price itself out. DeSantis has lowered tolls. Never seen such a ridiculous take. Give Universal the same benefits Disney gets as a start.

  45. Matthew Brewster

    If MoRon tries to shut down fixed-track transportation in WDW for “inspection”- it will only apply to the monorails, Skyliner and MK Railroad. The buses and boats, which carry the bulk of guest traffic between the parks and resorts, wouldn’t be affected. So, the complex would continue to operate without much interruption.

  46. Michelle

    DeSantis has gone too far. He needs to go because he is hurting Orlando and people’s jobs. He just needs to stop.

  47. Joan

    The very ones that are unhindged are the ones who find brainwashing our kids acceptable. You are more worried about Dismey raising the prices which is totally unacceptable. My word it cost thousands if $ to go to the Park. Sterling families blind. I would not buy a nice cream for what they charge. DeSantis is not depriving our kids. He is saving them from becoming zombies.

    1. 1st 48 OG DYS

      Amen

  48. 1st 48 OG DYS

    Disney is only one Florida tourist attractions, until Disney stops grooming children, one list is worth saying the innocent children. I agree 💯 shut Disney down!

  49. Kim

    I hope Disney moves their theme parks out of Florida and leases their lands to a non for profit immigration organization to home all the immigrants applying for asylum!! Suck it Ronnie D. the Authoritarian!!!!

  50. John

    You get rid of tourism you are gone to pay more taxes. Sounds like it’s time to get rid of DeSantis.

  51. Patricia LaDuke

    DeSantis has to go. Floridians better oust him before he destroys tourism in Florida. This guy is Psycho!!!

  52. Harold I Dakers Jr

    President Bush (Jr), made a quote concerning how having power can corrupt. He Is clearly on a power trip!!!! And he wants to run for POTUS. I hope that the people that voted for him understand that if he has his way; that the cost of living in Florida will be unreal. This man is out of control.

  53. phelix winston

    DeSantis and his f_ _k up family need to go. I also believe he was abused as a child

  54. Joe

    Finally someone has the balls to stand up to Disney.

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