Judge Dismisses Disney’s Lawsuit Against DeSantis, New District Board

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has failed in its attempt to reverse the loss of its special district when a federal judge on Jan. 31 struck down its First Amendment lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. U.S. District Court Judge Allen Winsor dismissed the case on the basis that Disney’s suit had no standing and lacked sufficient merit. “The governor and the secretary argue lack of standing and Eleventh Amendment immunity. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District [CFTOD] defendants argue Disney’s claim fails on the merits. After a hearing, and having carefully considered the parties’ arguments, I now grant both motions,” the judge wrote in his opinion....