The board appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World's special taxation district in Florida is considering legal action after accusing the previous Disney-controlled board of passing restrictive covenants that limit their power, while also limiting their use of Disney-related trademarks, and Disney has defended its actions.
The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is hosting the world's largest LGBTQ+ conference in September, which may cause controversy with Governor Ron DeSantis.
Disney have removed the phrase 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' from the music of its in-park parades over links to 1946 film 'Song of the South' which pushed racial stereotypes amid an ultra-woke makeover to the amusement park.
“Allowing a corporation to control its own government is bad policy, especially when the corporation makes decisions that impact an entire region,” Gov. DeSantis said. “This legislation ends Disney’s self-governing status, makes Disney live under the same laws as everybody else, and ensures that Disney pays its debts and fair share of taxes.”
Florida lawmakers began their special session to discuss state takeover of Disney World's self-governing district as well as the expansion of migrant transportation.
The Walt Disney Co. saw $123 billion of its market value evaporate in 2022 as its stock dropped 44 percent amid profitability concerns, CEO musical chairs, and a suicidal embrace of woke identity politics.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has reportedly fired Sam Brinton, the "openly genderfluid" Deputy assistant secretary following two accusations of luggage theft.
