DeSantis Seeks To Harass Disney With Ride Inspections

The New York Post reports:

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to announce plans by the state Legislature to void a controversial move by Disney that effectively stripped the governor’s newly installed oversight board of authority, sources said.

Officials called Disney’s tactic an illegal “poison pill” intended to undercut state supervision of its special tax district — and argued that the secret maneuver would be subject to swift legislative reversal.

The Orlando park’s monorail and transportation systems have long been exempt from external inspections, along with its rides — but new rules could now make Disney subject to those regulations.

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Fla. @GovRonDeSantis & @WiltonSimpson will hold a presser at Lake Buena Vista at 12:45 p.m. today. The NY Post quoting “senior administration officials” said he will roll out new action against Disney today inc. ride inspections …. Gov said last week he planned to do something

— Gary Fineout (@fineout) April 17, 2023

Large parks such as Disney, but also Universal do their own ride inspections & to change that would require altering state law. Inspections of smaller attractions is handled by Simpson’s office

— Gary Fineout (@fineout) April 17, 2023

When asked about legislators taking action against Disney this session Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said last week “if somebody is working on it they haven’t shared it with me.”

— Gary Fineout (@fineout) April 17, 2023

Ron DeSantis just threatened to build a state prison next to Disney World.

All because they don’t hate gay people.

— Nikki Fried (@NikkiFried) April 17, 2023