DeSantis' 'War on Woke' Backfires As Disney Ends $1 Billion Spending in Florida - Controversial Poli

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DeSantis' 'War on Woke' Backfires As Disney Ends $1 Billion Spending in Florida – Controversial Policies Spur Convention Cancellations, Tourism Downturn, and Struggles for Local Businesses

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/desantis-war-woke-backfires-disney-170312133.html



Tue, August 1, 2023 at 12:03 PM CDT·3 min read

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's war against The Walt Disney Co. has impacted the state's biggest tourism attraction and is leading to a broader backlash that could seriously hurt the state's economy.

DeSantis, a right-wing candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, singled out Disney because of its LGBTQ+ values and inclusivity, which he disagrees with. In response, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has seized the opportunity to embrace Disney for its diversity, making his state a more attractive option for Disney's future investments...................................

Hotel occupancy in the Orlando area during May was down by 2.5% year over year. Analysts also point out that crowds in Walt Disney World over the July 4 holiday were the lowest they've been in nearly a decade, a trend also affecting rival theme park Universal Orlando Resort..........................................

[RKP5637]

1. By the time DeSantis is finished, Florida will truly be just another flyover state. n/t

[pwb]

2. Disney should open a new park up north a bit. Cooler weather

and for a few months imagine what Disney would do with snow and ice? Florida is played out for Disney and they are not welcome there anymore. Come on up Disney.

[TheBlackAdder]

3. Disney could really screw over Florida by limiting tickets to those with in-park stays.

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Disney will get their room money, but less in admission, food and concessions.

They could boost the price a bit on the room rates and other amenities due to limited availability.


The park would be less crowded, like it is in the Spring, before Summer season hits.

They would have less waste, require less staff and it would be more enjoyable.


In-State businesses and commuters would suffer, including anyone staying in off-park lodging and eating off-park.
Less people would bring their own food in from the local Walmart and supermarkets too, helping to offset food sales.

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[Chi67]

4. Well

Fuck around. Find out.

[Blue Owl]

5. What's gonna destroy Florida first -- the rising sea levels or Puddinghead?

My money is on Puddinghead...

[Chi67]

7. Indeed

I think you're right.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

6. DeShithead chokes on woke

[SCantiGOP]

8. Have to admit, he was correct

He said “Go woke, go broke,” and that’s exactly what is happening - to his campaign and his State.

[republianmushroom]

9. Florida sure is loosing money because of DeSantis.

[GenThePerservering]

10. Disney is also pumping up

their properties in California.

They should have a Disney Winter Wonderland or something in one of the Northern Tier states.