Disney Loses Bid to Throw Out State Lawsuit Over Theme Park District
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variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Disney lost a bid on Friday to throw out a state court lawsuit that seeks to assert state control over future development of its Orlando theme parks.
The ruling is the latest twist in the struggle between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over governance of the 40-square-mile area around Disney World.
Disney has filed a separate lawsuit in federal court, arguing that DeSantis illegally seized control over the Reedy Creek Improvement District in retaliation for the company’s support for gay rights.
DeSantis and the state Legislature dissolved the district, which Disney controlled for 55 years, and established a new entity, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, whose board is selected by DeSantis.
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