Disney Promotes First Pride Night After DeSantis Attack

The Daily Beast reports:

The House of Mouse seemingly fired a shot across the bow at Ron DeSantis on Monday afternoon, promoting Disneyland’s first-ever “Pride Nite” event in a tweet just hours after the Florida governor outlined new legislation seeking to wrangle the company.

The California theme park’s after-hours LGBTQ+ celebration, which will be held in June, was unveiled last Thursday. During his news conference, DeSantis floated the idea of raising taxes on Walt Disney World, and suggested building a prison or competing theme park in the district after the takeover.

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Of note, this event is at their California park. But still.

I mean, look at this. They really just stuck a middle finger in Ron DeSantis’s face and I am all here for it. Ron DeSantis will never win — especially when it involves Disney and young people. This is absolutely incredible & glorious. https://t.co/XZOsJGukkP

— Victor Shi (@Victorshi2020) April 17, 2023

This will be the largest event in history where everyone endlessly laughs at @RonDeSantisFL‘s boots. https://t.co/INkrmStw4K

— Mr. Newberger (@jeremynewberger) April 18, 2023

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speculates on new ways to use his office to punish businesses which say things he doesn’t like, Disney is announcing its After Dark: Pride Night celebrating the LGBTQIA community. Nothing like triggering bigots with a show of support for equality. https://t.co/EAYbrefV2G

— Eric Deggans at NPR (@Deggans) April 18, 2023