Disney’s Counterclaims
In response to the lawsuit, Disney filed counterclaims that include asking the state court to declare the previous agreements valid and enforceable. This move marked another significant turn in the ongoing legal battle between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor. But as DeSantis stepped down from the presidential campaign, he started committing more time to this fight with Disney.
The settlement agreement marks the end of a contentious period in the relationship between Disney and the Florida government. It remains to be seen how this resolution will impact the future operations of Walt Disney World and its relationship with the state government. DeSantis still has two years left on his term as governor, giving him plenty of time to retaliate again. As the dust settles, all eyes will be on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District for future actions.