Coverage dated April 16, 2023 to April 19, 2023

DeSantis appointees vow crackdown on Disney World's district: "Nothing is off the table"

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 3 developments

"You are not going to win this fight," a GOP politician warns Disney as bureaucratic battle escalates.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 17, 2023
DeSantis threatens retaliation over Disney's attempt to thwart state takeover
Headline from Local News 8 ·
Apr 19, 2023
Republicans Hit DeSantis Over Disney Feud
Headline from New York Times ·
Apr 20, 2023Newest
DeSantis appointees vow crackdown on Disney World's district: "Nothing is off the table"
Headline from CBS News ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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42 articles, oldest first.

Wall Street Journal
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Sets Stage for Legislative Action Against Disney (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The company says state officials previously reviewed its comprehensive plan for development near Orlando.
Forbes
DeSantis Ramps Up Disney Feud With New Measures Against Theme Park (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Forbes's feed description
The Florida government is retaliating after Disney outmaneuvered DeSantis’ takeover of the special district governing the theme parks.
Hot Air
Did Disney screw up its attempt to evade DeSantis? (opens Hot Air)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Hot Air's feed description
Disney leadership thought the company out-maneuvered Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this year after a last-minute agreement with local officials gave the theme park virtually unlimited developme...
Politico
DeSantis leans on GOP-controlled Legislature to thwart Disney (opens Politico)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Politico's feed description
The governor attempts to take on Disney. Again.
Fortune
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis strikes back at Disney World with new legislation that would kill some of its special privileges (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Fortune's feed description
In taking on Disney, DeSantis has advanced his reputation as a culture warrior willing to battle political opponents and wield the power of state government to accomplish political goals.
New York Post
How Disney’s feud with DeSantis reignited over a last-ditch development deal (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 16, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state legislature will seek to void Disney’s development deal.
BizPac Review
DeSantis set to unveil new measures against Disney after company’s sneaky move (opens BizPac Review)
Published Apr 16, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to unveil new measures against Disney after the entertainment giant’s sneaky move to neuter a newly formed state oversight board that […]
NBC News
DeSantis plans to axe Disney development deal that aimed to undermine state oversight move (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 16, 2023
NBC News's feed description
It's the latest development in a feud that is escalating ahead of the governor's likely 2024 presidential bid.
Axios
DeSantis ramps up power struggle with Disney World (opens Axios)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Axios's feed description
Disney's restrictive development agreement undercut the Florida governor's talking point that he defeated "woke corporatism" in Florida.
Deseret News
DeSantis clashes with Disney again (opens Deseret News)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Deseret News's feed description
In an 11th hour move, Disney attempted to secure powers before a state-appointed board took over, DeSantis said
Al Jazeera
Florida Governor DeSantis intensifies battle with Disney (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 16, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
DeSantis said the US state will nullify a development agreement that Disney had put in place to safeguard its business.
New York Post
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to unveil new crackdown against Disney after 11th-hour coup (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 16, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Did the House of Mouse nibble off more than it could chew? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to squash Disney’s 11th-hour bid to kneecap his remade oversight board amid an ongoing war over cont…
Local News 8
DeSantis threatens retaliation over Disney's attempt to thwart state takeover (opens Local News 8)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Steve Contorno, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday threatened to build a prison or a competing theme park near the Magic Kingdom or raise taxes on Walt Disney World to retaliate against the company for resisting a state takeover of its special taxing district.
The Hollywood Reporter
Ron DeSantis Reveals Plan to Fight Disney Over Florida Special District After Board Snafu (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 17, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
A bill targeted at Disney will be introduced next week ending the company's exemption allowing it to do safety inspections for its own rides.
RedState
Donald Trump Comes out in Support of Disney, Slams Ron DeSantis for Fighting Back (opens RedState)
Published Apr 17, 2023
RedState's feed description
If you aren't even willing to face down Disney, you aren't going to defeat the deep state.
Vox
Ron DeSantis is plotting revenge on Disney (opens Vox)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Vox's feed description
The Florida governor refuses to lose to Disney as the company plans Pride Month celebrations.
New York Post
Chris Christie blasts Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Disney feud (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 17, 2023
New York Post's feed description
“I don’t believe Ron DeSantis is a conservative,” the former New Jersey governor said.
Insider
The Florida legislature swoops in to try to help DeSantis wrestle power back from Disney World (opens Insider)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Insider's feed description
The Florida legislature looks to help Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis regain control of the board that oversees Walt Disney World's special tax district.
New York Post
Trump says Ron DeSantis getting ‘destroyed’ in feud with Disney (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 17, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Donald Trump on Tuesday said Gov. Ron “DeSanctus” is “being absolutely destroyed” in his ongoing feud with Disney and suggested that the House of Mouse could pull out of Flo…
Fox News
Florida CFO urges Disney to 'make amends' with DeSantis: 'You don't want to pick a fight with this guy' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Jimmy Patronis said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was "flexing his muscles" when he mentioned the possibility of opening a prison on state-owned land near Disney.
Courthouse News Service
DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Courthouse News Service's feed description
DeSantis' announcement was the latest in a tit-for-tat between Disney and the governor that started last year when the entertainment giant publicly opposed the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” legislation.
Wall Street Journal
Ron DeSantis Takes Flak From Trump, Other Republicans Over Battle With Disney (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The Florida governor has scrapped with the entertainment company for months over its political stances and efforts to maintain control over land.
Politico
Christie takes aim at DeSantis over Disney rift (opens Politico)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Politico's feed description
“I don’t think Ron DeSantis is a conservative, based on his actions towards Disney," Christie said.
Quartz
DeSantis is threatening to build a state prison next to Walt Disney World (opens Quartz)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Quartz's feed description
Florida's governor wants lawmakers to push a bill to revoke Disney’s power over its district
Washington Examiner
Chris Christie doesn't think Ron DeSantis is a 'conservative' after Disney flap (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 17, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) had blunt words about Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his feud with Disney on Tuesday, questioning his possible 2024 rival's conservative credentials.

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