From threats to open a prison near Disney World to a sneaky contract involving King Charles III: here's what you should know about the saga between Ron DeSantis and Disney.
Key PointsThe controversy is continuing to pile on, with Mr DeSantis angered by Disney's move to control its region.A conservative American governor battling with Disney might sound like the plot of a bad movie, but this exact situation is playing out in Florida right now.
The Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' law by critics, has been criticised by LGBTIQ+ activists as discriminatory.Some Disney workers protested against the law in support of LGBTIQ+ people, prompting the then-CEO Bob Chapek to denounce the legislation. It started with the Florida legislature passing a bill to give Mr DeSantis effective control over a board that oversees a special district encompassing the state's Walt Disney World resort.
The contract allows Disney to maintain the power of future construction over the district for "21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of King Charles III, king of England".Florida extends 'Don't Say Gay' ban on sexuality and gender identity to all schools While Florida's legislators sought to nullify Disney's changes, the new board laid out plans including higher taxes and building houses on land surrounding the theme park. An investigation has been ordered into the corporation.
Disney's CEO Bob Iger has described Mr DeSantis's targeting of Disney as "anti-business" and "anti-Florida".Mr DeSantis doubling down against Disney could come with consequences, as he is seeminglyThe Disney-DeSantis spat has already been mentioned by the frontrunner for the US Republican candidacy, Donald Trump.
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