Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Chairman Martin Garcia (right) speaks during a news conference at the CFTOD headquarters at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Gov. Ron DeSantis listened.
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disney Florida agreed Wednesday to end a state court lawsuit over a special tourist zone that the entertainment giant had effectively controlled for more than five decades until last year.
The lawsuit relates to Disney taking over the area at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after he objected to the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law.
“We are pleased to conclude all litigation pending in Florida state courts between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Regulatory District,” a Disney spokesperson said.
The spokesman said: “This agreement opens a new chapter of constructive engagement with the region’s new leadership and meets the interests of all parties by facilitating significant ongoing investment and the creation of thousands of direct and indirect jobs and economic opportunities in the state. Benefit.” .
DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 12:15 p.m. ET.
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