Disney ramps up spending in California amid war with Ron DeSantis in Florida

Company goes all in on growth program in Anaheim, California, after cancelling $1bn project and pulling plug on Star Wars hotel

The ill-wind of Disney's war with Ron DeSantis over LGBTQ+ rights appears to be blowing some magic pixie dust towards California as the theme park giant reins back its investment in Florida and ramps up spending in the Golden state.

Analysts see the company reprioritizing its expansion plans as its conflict with Florida's rightwing governor and his so-called don't say gay" law banning classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation escalates into a legal dispute.