DeSantis signs bill stripping Disney World’s self-governing status



A new Florida bill will dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, stripping Disney World of its longtime self-governing status in Florida. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports on how the bill came about after former Disney executive Bob Chapek spoke out against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to restrict schools from teaching sexuality and gender.

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50 comments

  1. This is hilarious. Youre trying to push the idea that Disney is being punished, although all that is happening is that now Disney will simply be paying their fair share of taxes like all other corporations( liberals used to like that), But then you are also trying to say that the state of Florida is going to pay more, which means that Disney will pay less, which means they are being rewarded. In truth Disney is being denied a sweetheart deal they never should have, especially now that they are certainly not putting out wholesome content. But they are just being treated like any other corporation. Its not a punishment. Its just the end of a reward.

  2. man vs mouse? more like man vs fascist left

  3. You republican punk…

  4. RON BUSTING DISNEY UP!!!! LOLOL…

  5. Good some positive news for once. This lgbtism has got to end.

  6. There was an excess of human trafficking.

  7. DeSantis has my vote if he is willing to stand up against these homosexual weirdos from Hollywood and child predators/groomers that are at the head of Disney Studios…

  8. The bigger message here is a if you disagree with a politician they retaliate and take away your control. Sounds just like what a Republican would want.

  9. Walt Disney World is no longer in sandbox mode.

  10. Yeah, this is definitely because Disney didn’t play ball with DeSantis. A show of how extremely petty he is.

    A limited government is much more likely to be a competent government.

    Ron DeSantis

  11. The Democrat Pedos and Tranzys are up in arms!

  12. If he does win, the media, Dems, govt will double down on their White Man Bad platform for 4 years ad nauseum, and probably thus further raise ethnic awareness and need of ethnic self interest of the White American population. White people are still largely trying to avoid how genocidal the attitude is against us, but they're finally being forced to acknowledge it and do something about it.

  13. It's funny that he married in Disney …

  14. Disney should leave Florida for Puerto Rico. U are welcome there!

  15. Good. F**k Disney!

  16. Compared to De Santis, the late Senator Barry Goldwater was a dangerous, left-wing Liberal. No one better to guarantee a Third World War, and the extinction of Humankind.

  17. Hahaha pedos in the comments mad af

    Racist liberals love crime.

  18. I HOPE DISNEY SCREWS FLORIDA AND MOVES TO SOME OTHER STATE YYYYYYYAAAAAAAA

  19. I can’t wait to see Governor Hogan go up against this man. It’s going to be good.

  20. This is retaliation and if anyone think that this governor did a good job with what he did is part of the problem. This may hurt this hardheaded governor.

  21. Well done Florida ❤

  22. Funny the libs say all these tech companies and wealthy folks like Bezos or Musk should pay more in taxes and willfully subject to government regulation and yada yada …..but bash DeSantis taking away Disney's self govern status. 100% hypocritical.

  23. In other words. Tax increases coming to Florida.

  24. Go woke, go broke👍😂!

  25. Wonder when Disney is going to move out of Florida, the biggest employer in the state……….time will tell.

  26. I really can't stand the Republican party anymore. This "total blind fealty" thing and the constant lies saying anyone they don't like is "grooming kids" is disgusting. It's also getting old real quick.

  27. 1:22 🤦‍♀️ This is a person the GOP thinks would make a 'good' president? An authoritarian?
    I wonder how long this status will endure for Disney? I'm curious as to whether this will benefit #Disney in the broader picture, or if Disney will just quietly begin dismantling #DeSantis' and #Florida's biggest money-making vacation destination? 🤷‍♀️

  28. Disney can move from Ron DeSantis area

  29. good. disney is crooked

  30. Weep what you sow. Pay your taxes now Florida. Take care of that area Disney took care of.

  31. Homosexusality is a digusting sin. Disney is promoting it. Thank God they are now being punished. Punish them sonemore.

  32. Look at all you Democrats supportng a global corporation with the power of a local government operating in the US only because the media tells you too hate. This doesnt exist anywhere else in the US for a reason.I used to be one of you until you all lost your minds and filled it with ignorant hate. If it were a blue governor doing this, you would be all on board….sheep.

  33. Pro-business, limited government!

  34. what would happen if Disney says f**k it and moves it whole operation to say California? And just leaves the park still operating. What would the Floridians say then?

  35. What I say goes nobody else matters

  36. Political revenge. That's all this is.
    DeSantis is Trump 2.0

  37. Florida government: We believe in Freedom!
    Also Florida government: if you criticize us we'll use legislative power to punish you.

  38. We need more asylums for people who can't figure out what gender they are.

  39. Don't worry Disney, you'll just use this as an excuse to raise your ticket prices.

  40. Facist Florida is going to feel the pain most likely sooner rather than later.

  41. All companies should be allowed self governing districts! (Sarcasm)

  42. so much for "muh small government"

  43. Woke, racist, anti American Disney getting what they asked for. Higher taxes and government interference in their business. They should be happy democrats now.

  44. Disney just gonna move to Texas

  45. Get work propaganda away from the kids