Judge rejects Disney's bid to dismiss Florida lawsuit over theme park district control

Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are engaged in a legal dispute over control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District surrounding Disney World.
The feud began when Disney criticized Florida's "Don't Say Gay" education law, leading DeSantis to retaliate by seizing control of the district.
Disney sued DeSantis in federal court for illegal retaliation, while DeSantis's appointees sued Disney in state court over development agreements.
A Florida judge recently rejected Disney's request to dismiss the state lawsuit, allowing it to move forward.
The state lawsuit seeks to invalidate agreements that gave Disney significant control over future theme park development.