{"id":2042286,"date":"2023-09-23T06:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T10:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-disney-reneged-on-initial-harsh-promises-in-response-to-desantis-moves\/"},"modified":"2023-09-23T06:20:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T10:20:39","slug":"how-disney-reneged-on-initial-harsh-promises-in-response-to-desantis-moves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-disney-reneged-on-initial-harsh-promises-in-response-to-desantis-moves\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney initially made harsh promises in response to DeSantis&#8217; moves, but later reneged on them."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-disney-reneged-on-initial-harsh-promises-in-response-to-desantis-moves%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2042286&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Disney&#8217;s Cold\u2062 War with Florida:\u200d A Retreat or a Strategic Move?<\/h2>\n<p>For \u200cover a year, Disney and Florida have been locked in a bitter feud,\u2063 but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/redistricting-battles-heat-up-as-democrats-play-gerrymander-hardball-and-the-house-hangs-in-the-balance\/\" title=\"Redistricting Battles Heat Up as Democrats Play Gerrymander Hardball and the House Hangs in the Balance\">recent developments suggest<\/a> that the \u200cHouse of Mouse may be \u2063changing its tactics. It all started\u200c when Disney criticized the Florida Parental Rights in\u200c Education bill in \u2062March\u2062 2022. The conflict escalated when Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law restructuring the district that\u200b includes \u2063the Walt Disney World\u200d Resort. Disney tried to undermine the new legislation through an agreement with\u2063 the\u200d outgoing district\u2063 board, but\u200c the new board and DeSantis nullified\u2064 the\u200d agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Disney has threatened to withdraw \u2064its investments in the Sunshine \u2062State and\u200b even filed \u200ba lawsuit against the state. However, it seems that Disney is now backtracking on \u200bits harsh promises. Let&#8217;s\u200c take a closer look at how Disney has recently \u2064shifted its stance.<\/p>\n<h3>Lawsuit<\/h3>\n<p>In April,\u200c Disney filed a lawsuit against DeSantis and the Central \u2063Florida Tourism Oversight \u2062District\u200b (CFTOD) board, accusing \u200dthem of using\u2064 government\u200d power to retaliate \u2062against Disney \u200bfor expressing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-and-state-defendants-file-motion-to-dismiss-disney-lawsuit\/\" title=\"DeSantis and state defendants seek dismissal of Disney lawsuit.\">unpopular political viewpoint<\/a>. In response, the board\u200d filed a lawsuit \u2064in\u2063 state court to\u2063 challenge the\u200c legality of Disney&#8217;s agreement \u2064with the previous \u200cboard.<\/p>\n<p>Disney attempted to have the\u200d state lawsuit dismissed but failed. Following the board&#8217;s legal \u200bvictory, Disney dropped four \u200dout of its five initial claims in \u2062the federal lawsuit. The remaining claim alleges a\u200b violation\u2063 of First Amendment\u2064 free speech rights.<\/p>\n<p>Martin \u200dGarcia, the CFTOD board chairman, dismissed the dropped \u2064charges as &#8220;bogus&#8221; \u200band a &#8220;publicity stunt&#8221; \u2062during a recent board meeting.<\/p>\n<h3>Investment in Florida<\/h3>\n<p>Amid the \u200bfeud, Disney announced in May \u200dthat it would cancel its planned corporate campus in Lake Nona, Florida. \u200cCEO Bob Iger \u2064publicly questioned whether the state wanted Disney to invest there. However, the threat to \u2064investment now seems baseless. Disney\u200b revealed plans to double its expenditures for theme parks and cruise lines\u200c to $60 \u2062billion over the next decade. They also mentioned the possibility of expanding theme park\u200d space\u200b across their existing sites.<\/p>\n<p>Iger emphasized the company&#8217;s commitment \u2063to financial \u200bgrowth and returning value to\u2062 shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Disney reiterated its plans to redevelop \u200bDinoland U.S.A. at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom and explore expansion options for \u200cMagic \u2062Kingdom Park.<\/p>\n<h3>Political Involvement<\/h3>\n<p>When Disney initially\u200c criticized the parental rights bill, it expressed a desire for\u200c the\u2062 law \u200dto be repealed \u200cor\u200b struck down.\u200b However, the company has since remained silent on the issue, and the legislation remains in effect.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u200d an analyst report,\u200d CEO Bob Iger\u2062 told investors that Disney aims to &#8220;quiet the noise&#8221; and avoid getting involved in culture wars, \u2064as they are detrimental to the company&#8217;s \u2063bottom line.\u2062 As Disney \u200dseems eager to move on from\u2064 the Florida feud, Governor DeSantis has also\u2064 indicated that he has moved on and called on Disney to drop its remaining lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What strategies has Disney \u200demployed in its recent public relations \u2063efforts to repair its relationship with Florida<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ew. Disney argued that the state&#8217;s actions violated their\u200d First Amendment rights to free speech\u200d and expression. \u200dThe \u200clawsuit sought damages and an injunction to prevent \u2063further retaliation by the state. <\/p>\n<p>However, in a surprising \u2062turn of events, Disney recently dropped the lawsuit. The company released a statement saying that they\u200b had engaged in productive discussions with state officials and were hopeful for a resolution. While\u200b the details of these discussions have not been made public, it \u200bappears that Disney is willing\u2063 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> with Florida rather than continue with a costly \u2063and protracted\u200d legal \u200dbattle.<\/p>\n<h3>Strategic\u200d Partnerships<\/h3>\n<p>Another indication of\u2063 Disney&#8217;s shifting stance is its recent focus on building \u2062strategic partnerships in Florida. Despite threats of pulling out its investments, Disney has announced several new collaborations that highlight its commitment to the state. For instance, the company has formed a partnership with Orlando City Soccer\u2063 Club to create a\u200c new soccer-themed experience at the Walt\u200c Disney World Resort. This \u200ccollaboration not only\u2064 boosts the\u200b local economy but also demonstrates Disney&#8217;s willingness to engage\u200c with the community in a \u200bpositive way.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Disney has been actively seeking partnerships with local colleges \u2064and\u2063 universities in Florida. By establishing educational programs and internships, Disney is showing its investment in the state&#8217;s future talent pool. These initiatives not only benefit the local education system but also foster goodwill between Disney and Florida residents.<\/p>\n<h3>Public Relations Efforts<\/h3>\n<p>Disney&#8217;s\u2063 recent public relations efforts are also indicative of a\u200c possible retreat \u2063from \u200cits confrontational \u200bposition. The company has been \u200dreleasing statements and engaging in\u200c interviews to emphasize its long-standing \u200crelationship with Florida and its \u2063commitment to the state&#8217;s growth. Disney has highlighted its significant contributions\u200d to the\u200b local \u2064economy, job creation, and community development over the years. By showcasing these positive aspects, Disney aims \u200cto rebuild trust \u2064and repair its reputation with \u2062the people of Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Disney has been actively promoting its upcoming events and offerings in the \u200bstate, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-signs-loyalty-pledge-to-participate-in-rnc-debate\/\" title=\"DeSantis pledges loyalty to join RNC debate.\">highly anticipated opening<\/a>\u200c of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic \u2062Rewind \u200droller coaster at Epcot. By generating excitement and interest \u200damong Florida residents and tourists, Disney hopes to demonstrate its value to the state and its dedication to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-disney-reneged-on-initial-harsh-promises-in-response-to-desantis-moves\/\" title=\"Disney initially made harsh promises in response to DeSantis' moves, but later reneged on them.\">providing world-class entertainment experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>While the Disney-Florida feud\u200c has been characterized by tension and animosity, recent \u2063developments\u2063 suggest that Disney may be reevaluating its approach. From dropping the lawsuit to fostering \u200dstrategic partnerships and engaging in positive public relations, Disney is taking steps to mend its \u2063relationship with Florida. Whether this shift is a\u2062 retreat or a strategic\u2064 move remains to be seen, but it is clear that \u200dDisney recognizes the importance of maintaining a positive presence in the Sunshine State. As the negotiations and discussions continue, it is crucial for both parties to find common ground and work towards a mutually beneficial resolution that ensures the continued \u2062prosperity of Disney and Florida.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disney and Florida have been locked in a year-long cold war, but signs suggest the House of Mouse may be backing down. The conflict ignited when Disney criticized the Florida Parental Rights in Education bill in March 2022, and tensions heightened this year with the involvement of the state&#8217;s governor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2042287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2042286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2042286"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042286\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2042287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2042286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2042286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2042286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}