DeSantis allies reach settlement over who controls Disney’s governing district

Tourism oversight board members approve agreement, ending nearly two years of litigation after DeSantis’s takeover

Allies of Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district.

In a meeting, the members of the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved the settlement agreement, ending almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.