Disney fans fight online after company sues Gov. Ron DeSantis
On Disney World vacation-planning blogs and forums, daily discussion usually revolves around ride wait times, crowd density and annual pass rates.
On Disney World vacation-planning blogs and forums, daily discussion usually revolves around ride wait times, crowd density and annual pass rates. But when Disney World sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, conversation turned to the culture wars.
One moderator of the Disney World subreddit wrote, “I’ve removed at least 40 comments from people being very rude/ hateful towards Desantis and more importantly his children and spouse.”
A separate commenter responded to the lawsuit by writing, “Please boycott [Walt Disney World] from June 3rd to June 11th. Thank you in advance.”
On Wednesday, the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board declared Disney’s development agreement for future park plans in Orlando “void” and “unenforceable.” That same day, Disney sued DeSantis and the board members, alleging a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” that violated the company’s protected speech. On Thursday, DeSantis brushed off the lawsuit as “political” during a press conference.
DeSantis could announce presidential campaign by mid-May, GOP operatives sayApril 27, 202301:47After Disney opposed DeSantis’ controversial Parental Rights in Education Act, colloquially known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, DeSantis’ administration has repeatedly targeted Disney Parks and Disney’s flagship location in Orlando, calling the company “woke” and accusing Disney of “indoctrinating young children.” The rhetoric and accompanying threats — which include DeSantis suggesting measures like putting a “state prison” next to Disney World — have caused a stir in the formerly apolitical world of Disney tourism.
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