Desantis is an extremist and a wannabe dictator. He has fabricated a culture war that only small minded people buy into. He hopes to be president but his extreme views won’t fly in the rest of the country
I am ashamed that he is a Catholic. My church does not approve of such nastiness.
Disney World should have stayed transparent. DeSantis signing a bill which prohibits the schools from teaching sexual orientation & gender identity was warranted. Let children grow up & develop naturally, not have things put in their heads. A class on respecting other people, and their rights, and their thoughts would be more beneficial on all levels.
There never was such teaching in Florida schools. DeSantis and his cohorts made this up. Ask teachers if its true. Dont just believe what they tell you. ,He is running for office and he has to come up with something. Once the elections are over and he still is Governor of Florida, you will never hear from him again. Ask yourself: what did he do in his first 4 years? Nothing.
You are so wrong. I taught in Fl for 30 years and I attend Fl schools from elementary, middle school, high school, and college. The indoctration has been there for many decades. (I know 1st hand–do you?)
He hopes to be president? Who told you that? He’s never said that he wants to be president. He’s the governor. He said he has much work to do in FL. He’s not once mentioned wanting to run for president. It’s insane the news that people believe.
If you believe he does not want to run for president then you are asleep and not even dreaming. Apparently you are not aware he is changing the laws in the state so he can run and not lose the governorship. Look, read and listen before you write.
By by Disney you are wrong and you are the one who dictates when people can go and where they go. It really is a shame that Disney only thinks about the bottom line. Trust me Disney does not pay employees more and the benefits are crap they have just pink sloped 7500 people and they only start people at part time. Disney is the dictator. They lie like crazy!!!!
People wake up this DeSantis jerk even makes signs bills so no one knows anything about him, he studied law and pushed a mop in the Navy, then lowers gun age,uses florida tax dollars to move migrants about the country, goes over seas to look important and most of all IS TRYING TO MAKE FLORIDA HIS OWN COUNRTY WOW!!!
As a lover of WALT’S DREAM, a DVC member with over 1000 points, and a DIS stock holder; I wish Iger and Disney would only focus on the bottom line.
If Chapek and Iger would focus on the bottom line Disney would still be following Walt’s dream, the dream that built the media conglomoreate. A dream that envisioned a place for families to go with their children and enjoy a wholesome family fun filled experience that provided an atmosphere where when a guest entered the gates all of the worries and concerns were left at the gate to a magical place where anything you could dream was possible.
Walt did not get pubilcly involved in politics or social issues that would have alienated any group over another. Walt understood that remaining neutral in politics and social issues was the best way to thrive, grow, and make more money.
Ever since Eisner successfully worked to remove the final Disney family member from the board the company has continued to lose its way and moved further and further from WALT’S DREAM!
It’s time to put a Disney back in charge of the Board and force out the major hedge funds from their stock positions that are killing the MAGIC WALT BUILT!
No one man will be around for more than 8 or 12 years. Not DeSantis or Iger, but a business like Disney will. They have been around for 50 years. I don’t think that the state of Florida would be as successful without Disney. I guess the only way to know is if or when Disney move out of Florida. There’s a few states already would love to attract Disney and the billion dollars business.
RS … People are not losing their jobs because of Desantis let’s get that right .
They’re losing their jobs because of bad decisions and bad policies that Disney Corporation has been making . Simply put just look at there financials and Stocks they are haemorrhaging money this results in poor and less maintenance, more ride breaking down and mass layoffs these are the areas that Disney has direct control over to increase revenue and maintain profitability for there shareholders. This is basic corporate economics .
Exactly. Disney doesn’t give a rip about its employees. Ask those that devoted their lives to the franchise and were furloughed, never asked to come back. Thousands.
It is so scay to think Desantis is thinking it is fine to be a dictator, and I hate to admit that I voted on him. He is a very disappointing leader. To think you can play God over companies just because you enjoy acting like a child during a tempertantrum.
The folks that agree with him, are the folks that refuse to see what is happening right before our eyes. So, if you are a corporation you have no free speech??? Come on people, WAKE UP.
“Ron DeSanctimonious” should worry more about those Disney tax dollars leaving Florida. The two Buc-ees gas stations and Universal Studios certainly won’t cover the difference.
Time to iron out the differences and just get along with each other. This is going no where and costing millions of dollars in which only the Attorney’s will once again reap the benefits. Folks on both sides loose once again.
I agree with most of this. Disney’s legal team is one they always have; they are just doing their jobs, paid for by the company. Florida’s attorneys – paid a BOATLOAD of money, all on the taxpayer dime. Meaning, everyone but DeSantis (who likely has some serious offshore accounts).
As for ironing out the differences? Iger offered to sit down with Dictator Ron. He was ignored. Who is trying to get along and who is trying to take down the largest single site employer and largest corporate taxpayer in the state?
In my opinion both are acting like 9 yr old boys. These are my toys and I control them but no you cannot because they are in my backyard!!! Disney for years has always been about family. When you lose sight of that , you start having problems. Lack of control over obnoxious guests is one big reason families are not returning. Walt and Roy never wanted this for their dreams. Grow up boys before we all lose a much loved part of our past and the children’s futures.
Very good point about the obnoxious guests. Disney can’t prevent them from showing up and being jerks; they CAN hire more CMs, specifically security CMs. And honestly, Disney: I love you, but pay your people better. Show how good a company you can be.
DeSantis is plan and simple a very dangerous man who wants to control everything starting with anyone or thing that doesn’t bow down to him, and he does it regardless of who it affects. I believe you call that Fascism. He is a dangerous man.
It is inconceivable that the Governor would harass a company that employs 75,000 people and pays billions of dollars in taxes. It seems to me that there are far more pressing needs in the state . He should be encouraging Disney to make further investments rather than punishing them for free speech.
Disney use to be wholesome and good. They caved in to pressure. I wouldn’t allow my kids to go to disney. It’s corrupt and disheartening.
What ever the beef those two people have, it’s on them.
Only people will pay is the consumers.
Walt Dinsey would not like qhats happening to his creation.
Anything Disney ruins most things it puts it hands on. Sad times we live in.
Hope Disney Folds. What a bunch of creeps and perverts that want to expose children to transvestites. Disney is just another oversized corrupt business like Google, Microsoft, etc. Good riddance!
REEDY CREEK was created under false pretenses. Epcot never materialized as what the original intention was..a community. Hence..that’s null and void but was overlooked. This will result in Trillions off losses…IGER is not happy about his legacy.
Disney+ lost 4 mil subscribers..stock lost about 9percent ..all bad for them.
Universal is building an entire park and Disney has NOTHING on the pipeline.
Amazing how a ceo can screw up like this, And, make it worse by fighting with the government.
All Iger had to do was apologize for getting involved, making it right and maintaining it’s governship over their property. But pride always goes before the fall. Florida doesn’t need Disney. Disney needs Florida. Resurrect Walt and ask him. It’s the reason he wanted this area for tourism.
Why should the corporation need to apologize???? Citizens United has given corporations “personhood.” My guess is you love Home Depot and Hobby Lobby’s right to free speech but just don’t like corporate speech you don’t like. Did I get that right?
Florida doesn’t need Disney. Disney needs Florida. If you live in FL, I would advise you to move since you enjoyed your freedoms while the entire country was locked down. If you don’t live here, then you need to sit down and stop talking.
WRONG! If Disney needs Florida?… Without Disney, Florida is just a humid, warm/hot uncomfortable place to live, full of gators and old people…not to mention hurricanes and all that s..t. Any other state would be glad to take that pain away. I myself would be glad to get a big pair of tweezers and pull that bug out of your ass!
What planet you living in, Billions paid by this company. Disney has offers from other states to move tax free. Speak knowledge not stupity. DeSantis is acting like a dictator not good for this State.
Preach gurl!! I don’t live in Florida but my kids enjoy the Disney experience. DeSantis go back to where you came from and leave our children’s fun and livelihoods alone. Nut Job
I guess I’m just plain stupid but I don’t understand !!!!!!! So lets see if I understand : desantis relentlessly picks on one of the biggest employers in Florida right ? Then he goes waltzing off around the world
to try to bring business to Florida?!? So again who in their right mind would bring their business to Florida where if you don’t agree with him
you would be harrassed!?!?!?! REALLY. I also feel like all my rights are being taken away??
DeSantis is pursuing total governmental control of Florida, at the loss of personal freedom. If he kicks over Disney into compliance, then the rest will follow. He is totally about his own interests, and when Florida is forced into his influence, he will dump it because its unneeded in his politics. This mini-war is a danger to Floridians, and could be a boost to the next State to host the Disney brand.
Orlando is a town of monuments, inherently autocratic. The physical buildings and attractions are far larger than relatable on a human level. Desantis has tapped into the larger than life design of Orlando, and much of Florida., rather than relating to individuals. If he can convince voters that he is meeting their needs, and holds their interests, he may prevail. But so far, his failure to address the needs of individuals is his Achilles heel. He is continually attempting to redefine voter interests, but time will tell if that is simply a shining of monuments or a real tie to the interests of voters.
“DeSaintes” is NOT doing what is best for Florida. It would seem like he could care less about our state and is “attempting” to use the state office only as a steppingstone to for future personal gain. I never should have voted for him. I admit I was wrong. Can we hold a Recall Election?
Sadly DeSantis has steadily moved from a conservative to a extremist. As a catholic he is a disgrace. We are taught not to judge other, yet he is doing so. He is dictating who can speak and what can be taught. Did he read the constitution? Did he not swear a oath to uphold it as governor and also a member of the military at one time. If so, was he lying when he took the oath because he is violating it now. Nobody agrees on everything but only dictators use the power of the state to force their opinions on the people. Desantis has gone way to far and become power hungry. Florida will be better off when your gone and I hope the justice department looks into your efforts to violate our free speech.
The Florida / Disney relationship has benefited both parties for many years. This is a case of a politician trying to thwart an opposing view of someone. Big Bully pulpit!!! Picked the wrong enemy this time.
Comments for Disney CEO Threatens DeSantis With Pulling Disney World Investments, Tax Dollars Out of Florida
Susanne
Desantis is an extremist and a wannabe dictator. He has fabricated a culture war that only small minded people buy into. He hopes to be president but his extreme views won’t fly in the rest of the country
I am ashamed that he is a Catholic. My church does not approve of such nastiness.
Len
Disney World should have stayed transparent. DeSantis signing a bill which prohibits the schools from teaching sexual orientation & gender identity was warranted. Let children grow up & develop naturally, not have things put in their heads. A class on respecting other people, and their rights, and their thoughts would be more beneficial on all levels.
Egg
Thank you!
ROSWITHA SOROS
There never was such teaching in Florida schools. DeSantis and his cohorts made this up. Ask teachers if its true. Dont just believe what they tell you. ,He is running for office and he has to come up with something. Once the elections are over and he still is Governor of Florida, you will never hear from him again. Ask yourself: what did he do in his first 4 years? Nothing.
Mariet
You are so wrong. I taught in Fl for 30 years and I attend Fl schools from elementary, middle school, high school, and college. The indoctration has been there for many decades. (I know 1st hand–do you?)
B Richards
He hopes to be president? Who told you that? He’s never said that he wants to be president. He’s the governor. He said he has much work to do in FL. He’s not once mentioned wanting to run for president. It’s insane the news that people believe.
Robert
If you believe he does not want to run for president then you are asleep and not even dreaming. Apparently you are not aware he is changing the laws in the state so he can run and not lose the governorship. Look, read and listen before you write.
J h
By by Disney you are wrong and you are the one who dictates when people can go and where they go. It really is a shame that Disney only thinks about the bottom line. Trust me Disney does not pay employees more and the benefits are crap they have just pink sloped 7500 people and they only start people at part time. Disney is the dictator. They lie like crazy!!!!
Patti Wethington
wow, issues much??
Rs
People wake up this DeSantis jerk even makes signs bills so no one knows anything about him, he studied law and pushed a mop in the Navy, then lowers gun age,uses florida tax dollars to move migrants about the country, goes over seas to look important and most of all IS TRYING TO MAKE FLORIDA HIS OWN COUNRTY WOW!!!
Egg
Hah? Moron.
Walt's Kingdom
As a lover of WALT’S DREAM, a DVC member with over 1000 points, and a DIS stock holder; I wish Iger and Disney would only focus on the bottom line.
If Chapek and Iger would focus on the bottom line Disney would still be following Walt’s dream, the dream that built the media conglomoreate. A dream that envisioned a place for families to go with their children and enjoy a wholesome family fun filled experience that provided an atmosphere where when a guest entered the gates all of the worries and concerns were left at the gate to a magical place where anything you could dream was possible.
Walt did not get pubilcly involved in politics or social issues that would have alienated any group over another. Walt understood that remaining neutral in politics and social issues was the best way to thrive, grow, and make more money.
Ever since Eisner successfully worked to remove the final Disney family member from the board the company has continued to lose its way and moved further and further from WALT’S DREAM!
It’s time to put a Disney back in charge of the Board and force out the major hedge funds from their stock positions that are killing the MAGIC WALT BUILT!
Randy
Amen. He could go after all the ROBO caller’s and put a stop to them.
Egg
Of course. Mickey and Donald going at it in front of Hewey, Dewey and Lewey was exactly what Walt had in mind.
John
Yes and pigs fly
MH
No one man will be around for more than 8 or 12 years. Not DeSantis or Iger, but a business like Disney will. They have been around for 50 years. I don’t think that the state of Florida would be as successful without Disney. I guess the only way to know is if or when Disney move out of Florida. There’s a few states already would love to attract Disney and the billion dollars business.
John
Yes and pigs fly!
KMAN
RS … People are not losing their jobs because of Desantis let’s get that right .
They’re losing their jobs because of bad decisions and bad policies that Disney Corporation has been making . Simply put just look at there financials and Stocks they are haemorrhaging money this results in poor and less maintenance, more ride breaking down and mass layoffs these are the areas that Disney has direct control over to increase revenue and maintain profitability for there shareholders. This is basic corporate economics .
asas
gamegate More and more people will lose their jobs at Disney because of DeSantis
Egg
PERFECT!
B Richards
Exactly. Disney doesn’t give a rip about its employees. Ask those that devoted their lives to the franchise and were furloughed, never asked to come back. Thousands.
Michael Holland
Disney hold your position, you will be here long after desantis is 6 feet under!
Terry
Make it 7 and I’ll be happy.
Patti Wethington
It is so scay to think Desantis is thinking it is fine to be a dictator, and I hate to admit that I voted on him. He is a very disappointing leader. To think you can play God over companies just because you enjoy acting like a child during a tempertantrum.
The folks that agree with him, are the folks that refuse to see what is happening right before our eyes. So, if you are a corporation you have no free speech??? Come on people, WAKE UP.
DIZNE ED
“Ron DeSanctimonious” should worry more about those Disney tax dollars leaving Florida. The two Buc-ees gas stations and Universal Studios certainly won’t cover the difference.
Rroe
Time to iron out the differences and just get along with each other. This is going no where and costing millions of dollars in which only the Attorney’s will once again reap the benefits. Folks on both sides loose once again.
Teddy Gingerich
I agree with most of this. Disney’s legal team is one they always have; they are just doing their jobs, paid for by the company. Florida’s attorneys – paid a BOATLOAD of money, all on the taxpayer dime. Meaning, everyone but DeSantis (who likely has some serious offshore accounts).
As for ironing out the differences? Iger offered to sit down with Dictator Ron. He was ignored. Who is trying to get along and who is trying to take down the largest single site employer and largest corporate taxpayer in the state?
Kathy S
In my opinion both are acting like 9 yr old boys. These are my toys and I control them but no you cannot because they are in my backyard!!! Disney for years has always been about family. When you lose sight of that , you start having problems. Lack of control over obnoxious guests is one big reason families are not returning. Walt and Roy never wanted this for their dreams. Grow up boys before we all lose a much loved part of our past and the children’s futures.
Teddy Gingerich
Very good point about the obnoxious guests. Disney can’t prevent them from showing up and being jerks; they CAN hire more CMs, specifically security CMs. And honestly, Disney: I love you, but pay your people better. Show how good a company you can be.
Randy
Amen. He could go after all the ROBO caller’s and put a stop to them.
Walt's Kingdom
100% agree!
Mike Hoots
DeSantis is plan and simple a very dangerous man who wants to control everything starting with anyone or thing that doesn’t bow down to him, and he does it regardless of who it affects. I believe you call that Fascism. He is a dangerous man.
B Richards
As dangerous as Biden? Like that? lol
Mike
It is inconceivable that the Governor would harass a company that employs 75,000 people and pays billions of dollars in taxes. It seems to me that there are far more pressing needs in the state . He should be encouraging Disney to make further investments rather than punishing them for free speech.
B Richards
Florida doesn’t need Disney. Disney needs Florida. Don’t get it backwards.
Egg
Where, When and How they gonna move?
Not a carnival show. Half-wit liberals.
Mudsiren888
Totally agree 👍
Luna Rain
Disney use to be wholesome and good. They caved in to pressure. I wouldn’t allow my kids to go to disney. It’s corrupt and disheartening.
What ever the beef those two people have, it’s on them.
Only people will pay is the consumers.
Walt Dinsey would not like qhats happening to his creation.
Anything Disney ruins most things it puts it hands on. Sad times we live in.
Egg
A+ THANK YOU.
Stephen M Miller
Your corporation. Sit down, shut up, and make money. You don’t vote. You don’t have an opinion.
Brian
What about Citizen’s United.
Steven S
Hope Disney Folds. What a bunch of creeps and perverts that want to expose children to transvestites. Disney is just another oversized corrupt business like Google, Microsoft, etc. Good riddance!
Joey
REEDY CREEK was created under false pretenses. Epcot never materialized as what the original intention was..a community. Hence..that’s null and void but was overlooked. This will result in Trillions off losses…IGER is not happy about his legacy.
Disney+ lost 4 mil subscribers..stock lost about 9percent ..all bad for them.
Universal is building an entire park and Disney has NOTHING on the pipeline.
Amazing how a ceo can screw up like this, And, make it worse by fighting with the government.
GO WOKE GO BROKE
Dean Diesner
right on all counts, be a business and keep out of parents rights and just sell Mickey vjunk.
.
Brian
OMG…. have you not even gotten your GED.
B Richards
All Iger had to do was apologize for getting involved, making it right and maintaining it’s governship over their property. But pride always goes before the fall. Florida doesn’t need Disney. Disney needs Florida. Resurrect Walt and ask him. It’s the reason he wanted this area for tourism.
Brian
Why should the corporation need to apologize???? Citizens United has given corporations “personhood.” My guess is you love Home Depot and Hobby Lobby’s right to free speech but just don’t like corporate speech you don’t like. Did I get that right?
B Richards
Florida doesn’t need Disney. Disney needs Florida. If you live in FL, I would advise you to move since you enjoyed your freedoms while the entire country was locked down. If you don’t live here, then you need to sit down and stop talking.
Serita Kelsey
The planet that you inhabit is where? Disney doesn’t need Florida. Watch what happens should Disney pick up their marbles and leave.
Terry
WRONG! If Disney needs Florida?… Without Disney, Florida is just a humid, warm/hot uncomfortable place to live, full of gators and old people…not to mention hurricanes and all that s..t. Any other state would be glad to take that pain away. I myself would be glad to get a big pair of tweezers and pull that bug out of your ass!
JJG Services
What planet you living in, Billions paid by this company. Disney has offers from other states to move tax free. Speak knowledge not stupity. DeSantis is acting like a dictator not good for this State.
Sheila
Preach gurl!! I don’t live in Florida but my kids enjoy the Disney experience. DeSantis go back to where you came from and leave our children’s fun and livelihoods alone. Nut Job
Patrick
I think the groomers at Disney should feel free to leave. I don’t think any amount of tax dollars is worth subjecting children to these people.
C Ann Reo
No one company had the right to try to control the state.
Terry
No one governor has the right to control its people.
CHARLES
I guess I’m just plain stupid but I don’t understand !!!!!!! So lets see if I understand : desantis relentlessly picks on one of the biggest employers in Florida right ? Then he goes waltzing off around the world
to try to bring business to Florida?!? So again who in their right mind would bring their business to Florida where if you don’t agree with him
you would be harrassed!?!?!?! REALLY. I also feel like all my rights are being taken away??
Alvin Williams
Disney has become a little to woke for me and grandkids
So I’ll take them to Seaworld and other parks
Terry
They all make money off your lame ass.
Randy Stewart
DeSantis is pursuing total governmental control of Florida, at the loss of personal freedom. If he kicks over Disney into compliance, then the rest will follow. He is totally about his own interests, and when Florida is forced into his influence, he will dump it because its unneeded in his politics. This mini-war is a danger to Floridians, and could be a boost to the next State to host the Disney brand.
Randy Stewart
Orlando is a town of monuments, inherently autocratic. The physical buildings and attractions are far larger than relatable on a human level. Desantis has tapped into the larger than life design of Orlando, and much of Florida., rather than relating to individuals. If he can convince voters that he is meeting their needs, and holds their interests, he may prevail. But so far, his failure to address the needs of individuals is his Achilles heel. He is continually attempting to redefine voter interests, but time will tell if that is simply a shining of monuments or a real tie to the interests of voters.
Egg
Agree. Mickey needs to be seen getting laid by Goofy, The Seven Dwarfs, the 101 Dalmatians’, or even Dumbo.
Brian
“DeSaintes” is NOT doing what is best for Florida. It would seem like he could care less about our state and is “attempting” to use the state office only as a steppingstone to for future personal gain. I never should have voted for him. I admit I was wrong. Can we hold a Recall Election?
Albert Ross
Sadly DeSantis has steadily moved from a conservative to a extremist. As a catholic he is a disgrace. We are taught not to judge other, yet he is doing so. He is dictating who can speak and what can be taught. Did he read the constitution? Did he not swear a oath to uphold it as governor and also a member of the military at one time. If so, was he lying when he took the oath because he is violating it now. Nobody agrees on everything but only dictators use the power of the state to force their opinions on the people. Desantis has gone way to far and become power hungry. Florida will be better off when your gone and I hope the justice department looks into your efforts to violate our free speech.
Katrina Chasteen
perfectly said!!! I very much agree…100%
tom
The Florida / Disney relationship has benefited both parties for many years. This is a case of a politician trying to thwart an opposing view of someone. Big Bully pulpit!!! Picked the wrong enemy this time.
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