Mainecat Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/disney-ron-desantis-florida.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud. In March, Disney called Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida “anti-business” for his scorched-earth attempt to tighten oversight of the company’s theme park resort near Orlando. Last month, when Disney sued the governor and his allies for what it called “a targeted campaign of government retaliation,” the company made clear that $17 billion in planned investment in Walt Disney World was on the line. “Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay more taxes, or not?” Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said on an earnings-related conference call with analysts last week. On Thursday, Mr. Iger and Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s theme park and consumer products chairman, showed that they were not bluffing, pulling the plug on a nearly $1 billion office complex that was scheduled for construction in Orlando. It would have brought more than 2,000 jobs to the region, with $120,000 as the average salary, according to an estimate from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Hey Gavin why did they want to leave in the first place? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted May 18, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 I wonder if the workers in California will thank Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Iger for president. The guy has brains and balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 47 minutes ago, Anler said: Hey Gavin why did they want to leave in the first place? Comrade needs to read the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 52 minutes ago, Anler said: Hey Gavin why did they want to leave in the first place? Because California is an unfriendly place to do business. Unfortunately DeSantis made Florida even less friendly to do business. That took some real doing. Congratulations Gov DeSantis. You one upped Gavin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, spin_dry said: Because California is an unfriendly place to do business. Unfortunately DeSantis made Florida even less friendly to do business. That took some real doing. Congratulations Gov DeSantis. You one upped Gavin. Less friendly to Disney. 3 million new residents since COVID. And several Chicago corps moved their headquarters there. Desantis can't be too bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 29 minutes ago, Anler said: Less friendly to Disney. 3 million new residents since COVID. And several Chicago corps moved their headquarters there. Desantis can't be too bad. He was bad enough to shag Disney out. I’m surprised that you so easily overlook his role at Abu Ghraib. Or maybe I shouldn’t be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted May 18, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 37 minutes ago, Anler said: Less friendly to Disney. 3 million new residents since COVID. And several Chicago corps moved their headquarters there. Desantis can't be too bad. It's the place most moved to of people moving out of NYS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted May 18, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, spin_dry said: He was bad enough to shag Disney out. I’m surprised that you so easily overlook his role at Abu Ghraib. Or maybe I shouldn’t be? It's frigging Disney, nobody wants to go there anymore. Is their attendance up or down over the past couple years? He doesn't control where people from all over the world want to go on vacations and attractions they want to view now does he?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Just now, Rigid1 said: It's frigging Disney, nobody wants to go there anymore. Is their attendance up or down over the past couple years? He doesn't control where people from all over the world want to go on vacations and attractions they want to view now does he?? I really don’t give a shit how well Disney is doing. If you want to know, go research it. It’s obvious to me that no matter what kind of power play DeSantis pulls, GOP’ers will defend it. Which is weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, spin_dry said: He was bad enough to shag Disney out. I’m surprised that you so easily overlook his role at Abu Ghraib. Or maybe I shouldn’t be? As far as I know Disney world is still in Orlando. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted May 18, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, spin_dry said: I really don’t give a shit how well Disney is doing. If you want to know, go research it. It’s obvious to me that no matter what kind of power play DeSantis pulls, GOP’ers will defend it. Which is weird. Based on your Disney obsession it seems you really do give a shit. Why don't you help Disney out, take the family there, you're retired and have grandkids, don't be so selfish..I'm sure you have an extra 8k laying around to take 3-4 people with you and blow in a couple days for the memories.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Just now, Rigid1 said: Based on your Disney obsession it seems you really do give a shit. Why don't you help Disney out, take the family there, you're retired and have grandkids, don't be so selfish..I'm sure you have an extra 8k laying around to take 3-4 people with you and blow in a couple days for the memories.. I get it. You need to defend DeSantis. Bottom line is this thing will be settled by the courts. And DeSantis is going to look like a fool. Which he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Anler said: As far as I know Disney world is still in Orlando. Of course they are. They need to stick around so Iger can pound DeSantis’ dick in the dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Just now, spin_dry said: Of course they are. They need to stick around so Iger can pound DeSantis’ dick in the dirt. Desantis won the last election pretty handily. That means he got a lot of democrat votes. Seems they like him there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted May 18, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, spin_dry said: I get it. You need to defend DeSantis. Bottom line is this thing will be settled by the courts. And DeSantis is going to look like a fool. Which he is. I really don't know much about Desantis and what he does. I live in NY. Nice attempted deflection.. When you packing up the fam and heading out..8k for 4 days ain't bad right?? You're retired, why not go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, Anler said: Desantis won the last election pretty handily. That means he got a lot of democrat votes. Seems they like him there. Biden won the last election with 306 electoral votes. A landslide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2700 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Disney not going anywhere!! Move it to where? mn?😂 Rather go to universal studios anyways!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 4 hours ago, spin_dry said: I really don’t give a shit how well Disney is doing. If you want to know, go research it. It’s obvious to me that no matter what kind of power play DeSantis pulls, GOP’ers will defend it. Which is weird. I see you got your marching orders. But yeah I can see why you would be so upset . how dare a political figure make a multi billion buck corporation follow the same laws as every other buisness in the state . I mean they are Disney they should not have to play on the same field as bank of America or Amazon or Lockheed Martin or jabil or any other corporation in the state . Honestly get a grip . Let's just say any Trump buisness was not having to deal with the regulations or zoning laws as the rest of FL companies? Would it be bad if the government took those benefits away from Trump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 14 hours ago, X2700 said: Disney not going anywhere!! Move it to where? mn?😂 Rather go to universal studios anyways!!! I'm old enough to remember when their parks in Florida were allowed to open when their parks in California were closed. Seems like all winter long I know a middle class family is down in Florida at Disney with the kids. When is the last time you heard someone went to California with their kids? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 17 hours ago, spin_dry said: Iger for president. The guy has brains and balls. Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Im sure it has nothing to with their bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, SkisNH said: Im sure it has nothing to with their bottom line. "Downtick"..... BWAHAHAHAHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member EvilBird Posted May 19, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted May 19, 2023 20 hours ago, Mainecat said: Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/business/disney-ron-desantis-florida.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare A new office complex, and relocation of a division from California, would have created more than 2,000 jobs but was scuttled as the company and Gov. Ron DeSantis continue to feud. In March, Disney called Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida “anti-business” for his scorched-earth attempt to tighten oversight of the company’s theme park resort near Orlando. Last month, when Disney sued the governor and his allies for what it called “a targeted campaign of government retaliation,” the company made clear that $17 billion in planned investment in Walt Disney World was on the line. “Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay more taxes, or not?” Robert A. Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said on an earnings-related conference call with analysts last week. On Thursday, Mr. Iger and Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s theme park and consumer products chairman, showed that they were not bluffing, pulling the plug on a nearly $1 billion office complex that was scheduled for construction in Orlando. It would have brought more than 2,000 jobs to the region, with $120,000 as the average salary, according to an estimate from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Disney Office buildings ? WGAF. Keep those pencil pushing Libtards in CommieFornia . Lifelong Florida residents thank Desantis for making Disney pay their fair share in tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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