Disney v DeSantis dispute hinges on clause referencing King Charles III

Company makes last-minute move to keep control of district as board appointed by governor in don't say gay' feud takes over

A dispute between the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, and Disney over control of the company's Florida theme park district hinges on a clause referencing King Charles III and his descendants.

The row began after DeSantis in March 2022 passed a don't say gay" law banning classroom teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. The law was highly controversial, with LGBTQ+ activists saying it was discriminatory. Joe Biden denounced it as hateful".