Disney Removes Florida GOP Candidate After Unsanctioned Gathering at Disney Springs

Overview

• Republican gubernatorial hopeful James Fishback was asked to leave and escorted off Disney property after attempting a political meeting at the Disney Springs Starbucks.
• Disney security cited multiple complaints and the company’s longstanding prohibition on unauthorized demonstrations, emphasizing guest safety and property rules.
• Fishback claimed around 150 supporters attended, though video from the scene showed a noticeably smaller crowd than his estimate.
• During the exchange, Fishback questioned selective enforcement by referencing transgender surgeries, DEI, and LGBTQ rights, said he would wait for the Sheriff, then departed without incident.
• Fishback is challenging Representative Byron Donalds in the 2026 GOP primary and has drawn attention for founding Azoria Partners and for controversial remarks about his opponent, as the episode drew mixed public reactions over free speech and private-venue rules.