GoneViral
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I had to laugh when it came out that DeSantis got married at Disney World.
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This cannot be it, they’re just going to give up?
LittleBuford
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If this is indeed the case, I'm both sad for and ashamed of Disney.
Disney Analyst
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I guess Disney could be bothered less.
the_rich
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My only guess is that they don't want to give in and give him the press he wants.
hopemax
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How much of a problem can the State be for WDW for existing projects? I'm thinking the various DVC resorts. Disney would be motivated to complete them, for the money and to avoid the eyesores they would be right now if construction ceased. Will this kill Reflections a 2nd time?
LittleBuford
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But they are giving in!
Disney Analyst
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I don't think you need to feel that way.
Clearly Disney has looked it over enough to decide it isn't worth the cost of a fight. They must believe they can work within the new framework no issue.
Chi84
Premium Member
It may an outcome worked out with Disney lobbyists and agreed upon behind closed doors. Who knows?
the_rich
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He wants the publicity that a big fight will bring. Maybe they feel they can deal with this until he's gone in 2 years and there is someone more amenable in office.
EvilChameleon
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Disney might think it to be less expensive to bribe whoever the governor puts on the board than to fight this in court for years.
LittleBuford
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Nope, I feel ashamed. This sets a terrible precedent that has implications well beyond Disney.
It certainly reads that way.
Disney Analyst
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I just have to assume Disney, with all its connections in Florida, and an extensive legal team, knows better than I do on the situation, and if they aren't acting... must be a reason.
LittleBuford
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Perhaps, though the principle has now been established that the government can do this sort of thing. I don't understand why Disney took a stand in the first place if they weren't willing to see it through to the end.
Ghost93
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I agree with you if everything is as it appears on the surface. HOWEVER, I feel there is some kind of strategy or behind-the-scenes dealings going on that we aren't privy to. Disney knows more about the situation than all of us on this forum.
Ghost93
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Exactly. I think they are waiting to take legal action, if any, to ensure they have an airtight case.
LittleBuford
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Of course there's a reason (no doubt some backroom deal), but they've come off looking craven and hypocritical (at least to me). It feels like a betrayal of the Cast Members who compelled them to speak out on the issue in the first place.
hopemax
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It may be just saving their shot. Until the actual individuals are named to the board seats, we're not going to have a clear sense of will the board be actually partisan and upset projects demanding Disney change their diversity training, etc.. Maybe names have been shared that Disney feels like they can live with. The more contentious Disney responds now, the more likely those names get replaced with less friendly options.
But it does feel distressing that no one seems willing to fight for the principles we thought this country espoused.
But it does feel distressing that no one seems willing to fight for the principles we thought this country espoused.