Disney Sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Disney World “Retaliation” & Free Speech

The war between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just opened up a whole new front in the courts.

After months of battling with the would-be GOP presidential contender and his personally appointed board over jurisdiction and control of Orlando-based Walt Disney World and its now besieged special district status, the House of Mouse today took the white gloves off and sued the governor in federal court.

“Disney regrets that it has come to this,” the company said in its complaint (read it here). “But having exhausted efforts to seek a resolution, the company is left with no choice but to file this lawsuit to protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain state officials.”