Disney4me Posted July 11, 2023 Report Posted July 11, 2023 The continuing conflict between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company is about to come to a boiling point. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters A hearing has been set for July 14th in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board v. Disney state lawsuit and we’re eager to see just what the outcome of that might be. But, how has the Disney-DeSantis feud impacted the way each party is viewed by the public? A new poll has the answer. A poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Mainstreet PolCom Lab reveals just how Floridians feel about the Disney-DeSantis battle — and it’s a near-even split along party lines. Cinderella Castle The survey, released on July 10th, shows that 35% of respondents “strongly” back DeSantis while 33% said they “strongly” side with Disney. A further 12.5% of participants reported leaning toward DeSantis’ position with 10% indicating the same about Disney, and 9% said they didn’t know. Disney vs. DeSantis The party split isn’t too surprising — 81% of Republicans surveyed supported DeSantis, and 76% of Democrats who participated responded in support of Disney. The sample was made up of 933 adults 18 or older, living in Florida and is intended to represent the voting population of the state. ©Governor Ron DeSantis Website A previous poll from YouGov and Yahoo News also revealed a similar pattern. The poll discussed how Disney criticized the Florida Parental Rights in Education bill (what critics called “Don’t Say Gay”) and asked whether Disney’s actions were “appropriate or inappropriate.” Overall, 42% of adults in the US felt Disney’s actions were inappropriate, while 39% felt they were appropriate, and 19% weren’t sure. But when split among party lines, 66% of Democrats felt it was appropriate, while 47% of Independents and 73% of Republicans felt it was inappropriate. ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board The poll also noted how, in response to Disney’s statement, DeSantis has tried to abolish the Reedy Creek District and then took control of the board that oversees the District. The poll asked whether DeSantis’ actions were appropriate or inappropriate. As a whole, 38% felt DeSantis’ actions were appropriate, while 40% felt they were inappropriate, and 22% weren’t sure. Among party lines, 67% of Democrats felt it was inappropriate, while 67% of Republicans felt it was appropriate. Reedy Creek Improvement District But, at the end of the day, it’s the courts who will make a decision in the July 14th hearing for Disney’s motion to dismiss the case filed by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. If the court sides with Disney, the District’s lawsuit would be dismissed. On the flip side, if the court decides to move forward with the lawsuit, Disney would be open to further litigation on the matter. The court’s ruling may also impact any new court filings going forward, like the breach-of-contract case brought up by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Magic Kingdom That’s all the updates for now but we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates in the coming days, as the Reedy Creek hearing is set for July 14th. Stay tuned for more news related to Disney, DeSantis, Reedy Creek, and more. Learn More About the Upcoming Hearing in the Disney-DeSantis Battle Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post NEWS: Poll Shows What People REALLY Think About Disney-DeSantis Feud first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote
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