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[lazyboy97o]

Probably because there was no possible deal to be had that didn’t give DeS the ability to claim victory on paper. The rest will come later in the negotiated agreements that will get little to no press.

Brining on a new planning board could have easily been spun as part of the ongoing implementation of good governance practices. They had to get rid of the Disney cronies and now that they are moving forward they can bring on new people.

But again I ask, why drop your only levage for something promised in the future? Even if a new agreement is done and just waiting, it has to go through two noticed meetings, plenty of time for things to change again.

 

[Tha Realest]

That issue will not be litigated unless Disney revives the federal suit.

It’s not up to Disney to revive the federal suit. It’s dead. If anyone could revive it, it’s the appellate court.

News - Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

I think the hint is in Jeff Vahle’s statement. DeSantis and Disney worked out a deal. That’s why we’ve seen so much change recently at the district. “We are pleased to put an end to all litigation pending in state court in Florida between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight...

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Here:

https://blogmickey.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Disney-CFTOD-settlement-agreement.pdf

My favorite line is where the parties refer to the Jan/Feb 2023 agreements as having been “purportedly adopted.”

 

[flynnibus]

It’s not up to Disney to revive the federal suit. It’s dead. If anyone could revive it, it’s the appellate court.

Its not - which is why its specifically mentioned i this settlement

 

[Tha Realest]

Chatting with Miami/Tallahassee lobbyist & attorney.

The word up there is that this was entirely done so DeSantis wins on paper and saves face, while after all is said and done, Disney gets what they want: control (via a likely friendlier and more competent board)

A Miami / Tallahassee lobbyist & attorney that’s also an Orlando WDW bus driver.

 

[Tha Realest]

Its not - which is why its specifically mentioned i this settlement

A judge dismissed the case. It can only be “revived” if an appeals court reverses. Disney can choose to push forward with its appeal, but ultimately it is up to an appellate court to “revive the federal suit.”

 

[Chi84]

It’s not up to Disney to revive the federal suit. It’s dead. If anyone could revive it, it’s the appellate court.

Here:

https://blogmickey.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Disney-CFTOD-settlement-agreement.pdf

My favorite line is where the parties refer to the Jan/Feb 2023 agreements as having been “purportedly adopted.”

There’s a final order in the case but the lawsuit isn’t dead; in fact, abandoning an appeal is often part of settlement agreements. And given this particular district judge’s track record of being overturned on first amendment issues, it’s a viable point.

 

[Tha Realest]

There’s a final order in the case but the lawsuit isn’t dead; in fact, abandoning an appeal is often part of settlement agreements. And given this particular district judge’s track record of being overturned on first amendment issues, it’s a viable point.

You’re right. It’s not dead. It’s just been dismissed by a judge, appealed with an uphill battle, and the parties agreed to stay further briefing so they can negotiate a new development agreement between Disney and the CFTOD.

 

[Chi84]

You’re right. It’s not dead. It’s just been dismissed by a judge, appealed with an uphill battle, and the parties agreed to stay further briefing so they can negotiate a new development agreement between Disney and the CFTOD.

The settlement agreement requires the parties to negotiate in good faith. If that doesn’t happen, they’ll end up back in court for breach of the agreement.

But none of this is likely to happen. The only party who thought he would benefit at all by this course of action was bitten in the behind by it and has no reason to hassle Disney anymore.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

What a waste, everyone loses, DeSantis loses the nomination, Disney loses control, and Florida now has to run something that was running fine already.

Chapek shouldn’t have caved and should have stayed out of it.

 

[Schmidt]

I’m hopeful this is the beginning of the end of this legal battle. No one benefits, and everyone loses.

Disney needs to start rebuilding its image and continuing to fight DeSantis only prevents that from occurring.

Time to turn the page!

 

[Chi84]

I’m hopeful this is the beginning of the end of this legal battle. No one benefits, and everyone loses.

Disney needs to start rebuilding its image and continuing to fight DeSantis only prevents that from occurring.

Time to turn the page!

The parties have turned the page. They settled the case. It’s over.

 

[flynnibus]

A judge dismissed the case. It can only be “revived” if an appeals court reverses. Disney can choose to push forward with its appeal, but ultimately it is up to an appellate court to “revive the federal suit.”

that’s not how this works… the court rules on the requests… it does not instigate them.

 

[Tom P.]

DeSantis should have chosen a different campaign strategy. Books will be written about what a poor choice he made in going after Disney. In fact, there are already some pretty lengthy analyses by political experts.

Agreed. Even if you wanted to base a campaign on an "anti-woke" strategy, Disney was the wrong target. Liberal or not, Disney is still beloved and Walt Disney World is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. It was just never going to end well for DeSantis.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

That jusg


So you voted for the destruction of the Walt Disney Company. Nice job.

That was not a choice on the proxy card…hyperbole aside

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

And Disney gets to move ahead with the MK, DHS, and AK work without artificial delays from the board.

So what stopped them from doing that 5 years ago when they should have started it?

 

[OvertheHorizon]

Chatting with Miami/Tallahassee lobbyist & attorney.

The word up there is that this was entirely done so DeSantis wins on paper and saves face, while after all is said and done, Disney gets what they want: control (via a likely friendlier and more competent board)

This sounds right to me. I suspect that the recent moves made by the Governor to change a Board member and bring in a more experienced administrator were precursors to the agreed upon settlement.

 

[Tom P.]

I think it comes down to his political brand. DeSantis has made California the antithesis of his "free State of Florida."

Also, there are tens of thousands of Florida voters who work for Disney Orlando. Easier to convince them of the big bad folks in across the country in California than right there where they work.

 

[mkt]

A Miami / Tallahassee lobbyist & attorney that’s also an Orlando WDW bus driver.

Cute.

No. An actual lobbyist with a law license who is GOP aligned and is in my extended family.

 

[lentesta]

So what stopped them from doing that 5 years ago when they should have started it?

Don't get me started. My medication hasn't kicked in.

 

[ParentsOf4]

Based on public statements, Disney wanted to cool things off some time ago.

But with DeSantis running for president, any deal would have been spun as a DeSantis loss by his opponents.

Now that he’s no longer running and the national spotlight is no longer on him, I suspect DeSantis was willing to agree to the deal that Disney wanted to make all along.

Disney wants profitable business growth in Florida. This agreement supports that.