Feed MRSS-S disney_world_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:56:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-21/florida-seeks-to-expand-its-network-of-migrant-detention-centers.html Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:56:13 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-21/florida-seeks-to-expand-its-network-of-migrant-detention-centers.html Abel Fernández ICE agents conducted an ‘exploratory tour’ last week of a huge industrial warehouse located half an hour from the Disney parks ICE agents conducted an ‘exploratory tour’ last week of a huge industrial warehouse located half an hour from the Disney parks ICE Miami Florida Disney World Ron DeSantis Orlando Pedro Portal (Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Florida migrant detention centers An aerial view of Alligator Alcatraz, in July 2024. An aerial view of Alligator Alcatraz, in July 2024. <p>A massive industrial warehouse located about 30 minutes from <a href="https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-08-03/when-disneys-largest-park-is-the-worlds-most-visited-zoo-animal-kingdom-a-green-gem-in-orlando.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-08-03/when-disneys-largest-park-is-the-worlds-most-visited-zoo-animal-kingdom-a-green-gem-in-orlando.html">Walt Disney World in central Florida</a> could be converted into a new migrant detention center. Agents from <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-19/a-year-of-terror-at-the-hands-of-ice-trumps-anti-immigrant-enforcement-arm.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-19/a-year-of-terror-at-the-hands-of-ice-trumps-anti-immigrant-enforcement-arm.html">Immigration and Customs Enforcement</a> (ICE) conducted an “exploratory tour” of the building last week as part of a preliminary assessment to expand the state’s immigrant detention capacity.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-01-21/florida-seeks-to-expand-its-network-of-migrant-detention-centers.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/ZKKAISPRL5FFFJCWCK5VWEB56I.jpg?auth=be423be3c963c752860028b20cde80cf900bb8ee334f7710ed6aecb10037a424" width="5472" height="3648" alt="Exterior of the Alligator Alcatraz Detention Center in Florida."></img> https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-08-03/when-disneys-largest-park-is-the-worlds-most-visited-zoo-animal-kingdom-a-green-gem-in-orlando.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-08-03/when-disneys-largest-park-is-the-worlds-most-visited-zoo-animal-kingdom-a-green-gem-in-orlando.html María Porcel Estepa This Florida park combines rides with guided trails to see gorillas, tigers, monkeys, Komodo dragons, and immense bats. Its 230 hectares are home to 5,000 animals of 300 different species, and its highlights include the safari and its hospital This Florida park combines rides with guided trails to see gorillas, tigers, monkeys, Komodo dragons, and immense bats. Its 230 hectares are home to 5,000 animals of 300 different species, and its highlights include the safari and its hospital Animal Kingdom Walt Disney Disney World Florida Mickey Mouse Orlando Lori Epstein (Alamy/CORDON PRESS) Animal Kingdom is home to more than 5,000 animals and the base for Disney's worldwide conservation program. Animal Kingdom is home to more than 5,000 animals and the base for Disney's worldwide conservation program. <p>Animal Kingdom can’t exactly be described as a hidden gem, mainly because it’s hardly hidden. Spanning 230 hectares, it’s the largest of the dozen parks that Disney, a giant in the entertainment and destination world, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-20/disneylands-60b-expansion-means-parks-in-hong-kong-and-shanghai-are-only-getting-bigger.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-20/disneylands-60b-expansion-means-parks-in-hong-kong-and-shanghai-are-only-getting-bigger.html">has around the world</a>. But it can certainly be said that it’s the most unique and the most important for its social work: there are no castles or princesses, instead it’s home to 5,000 animals of 300 different species, from gorillas to axolotls. It’s also the base for Disney’s worldwide conservation program, in natural spaces spread across more than 125 million hectares, and it’s also considered the most-visited zoo in the world.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-08-03/when-disneys-largest-park-is-the-worlds-most-visited-zoo-animal-kingdom-a-green-gem-in-orlando.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-27/settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-between-disney-and-florida-gov-ron-desantis-allies.html Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:49:05 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-27/settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-between-disney-and-florida-gov-ron-desantis-allies.html AP Associated Press The agreement ends almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to the state’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law The agreement ends almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to the state’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law América Disney World Walt Disney Ron DeSantis Florida OCTAVIO JONES (Reuters) FILE PHOTO: Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. <p>Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-27/settlement-reached-in-lawsuit-between-disney-and-florida-gov-ron-desantis-allies.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-03-12/disney-seeks-major-expansion-of-california-theme-park-to-add-more-immersive-attractions.html Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:02:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-03-12/disney-seeks-major-expansion-of-california-theme-park-to-add-more-immersive-attractions.html AP Associated Press The city of Anaheim’s planning commission voted to recommend approval of the proposal for Disneyland, which would require Disney to invest at least $1.9 billion over the next decade. Still must be approved by the city council The city of Anaheim’s planning commission voted to recommend approval of the proposal for Disneyland, which would require Disney to invest at least $1.9 billion over the next decade. Still must be approved by the city council California Disney World Jeff Gritchen (Getty Images) Disney Merriest Nites Disneyland in California. Disneyland in California. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/hJZ8cjDzmQ6_YCSoxOk1n_n3U9M=/arc-anglerfish-eu-central-1-prod-prisa/public/ZXSFMNSJVZFYJMSSRUHX36IOYA.jpg" width="3243" height="2432" alt="Disneyland in California."></img><p>Walking through the frosty, snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from “Frozen,” or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of “Zootopia” might be possible one day for visitors to Disney’s California theme parks. That’s<a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-14/disney-says-it-has-40-billion-economic-impact-in-florida-as-it-battles-desantis-in-court.html"> if Disney wins approval from local officials </a>to expand its Anaheim resort over the next four decades.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-03-12/disney-seeks-major-expansion-of-california-theme-park-to-add-more-immersive-attractions.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-05/disney-wants-trade-secrets-kept-confidential-in-lawsuit-with-desantis-appointees.html Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:04:20 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-05/disney-wants-trade-secrets-kept-confidential-in-lawsuit-with-desantis-appointees.html AP Associated Press The litigation is likely going to involve technical, financial and personal information, which could result in ‘significant harm’ if they are made public, Disney said The litigation is likely going to involve technical, financial and personal information, which could result in ‘significant harm’ if they are made public, Disney said América Disney World Ron DeSantis Florida CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH (EFE) Walt Disney World gateways Cars pass under one of the Walt Disney World gateways in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, 03 November 2023. Cars pass under one of the Walt Disney World gateways in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, 03 November 2023. <p>Disney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-27/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town-desantis-takes-over-disney-district-punishing-company.html">who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World.</a></p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-05/disney-wants-trade-secrets-kept-confidential-in-lawsuit-with-desantis-appointees.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-01/disney-appeals-dismissal-of-free-speech-lawsuit-as-desantis-says-company-should-move-on.html Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:12:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-01/disney-appeals-dismissal-of-free-speech-lawsuit-as-desantis-says-company-should-move-on.html AP Associated Press A separate lawsuit over who controls the district also is still pending in state court in Orlando A separate lawsuit over who controls the district also is still pending in state court in Orlando América Disney World Ron DeSantis Florida CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH (EFE) Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis event Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during the ribbon cutting ceremony at the South Florida Water Management Reservoir Project in South Bay, Florida, 25 January 2024. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during the ribbon cutting ceremony at the South Florida Water Management Reservoir Project in South Bay, Florida, 25 January 2024. <p>Disney on Thursday appealed<a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-01-31/federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-free-speech-lawsuit-against-desantis.html"> a judge’s dismissal of its free speech lawsuit </a>over what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ retaliatory takeover of Walt Disney World’s governing district, as the Florida governor separately called any appeal “a mistake.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-01/disney-appeals-dismissal-of-free-speech-lawsuit-as-desantis-says-company-should-move-on.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-01-31/federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-free-speech-lawsuit-against-desantis.html Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:13:32 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-01-31/federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-free-speech-lawsuit-against-desantis.html AP Associated Press The company had argued that legislation that transferred Disney World governing district to DeSantis appointees was in retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called don’t say gay law The company had argued that legislation that transferred Disney World governing district to DeSantis appointees was in retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called don’t say gay law América Disney World Ron DeSantis Florida OCTAVIO JONES (Reuters) FILE PHOTO: Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park before the 'Festival of Fantasy' parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. People gather at the Magic Kingdom theme park before the 'Festival of Fantasy' parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2022. <p>A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, leaving the company’s remaining hopes of regaining control of the district that governs Walt Disney World to a separate state court challenge.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-01-31/federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-free-speech-lawsuit-against-desantis.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-01-08/florida-republicans-oust-state-party-chairman-facing-rape-allegations-in-critical-election-year.html Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:37:08 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-01-08/florida-republicans-oust-state-party-chairman-facing-rape-allegations-in-critical-election-year.html AP Associated Press A majority of about 200 members approved the ouster in a voice vote during a closed-door meeting that chairman Christian Ziegler did not attend A majority of about 200 members approved the ouster in a voice vote during a closed-door meeting that chairman Christian Ziegler did not attend América Marco Rubio Ron DeSantis Donald Trump Florida Disney World Phelan M. Ebenhack (AP) Christian Ziegler Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/1uPF7NsCpZ5BwwISIW--2wyzjOI=/arc-anglerfish-eu-central-1-prod-prisa/public/YWJPODKHS5CVXBCR5C5ZEMETVI.jpg" width="6300" height="3911" alt="Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla."></img><p>The Republican Party of Florida ousted <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-12-03/florida-republican-chairman-wont-resign-over-rape-allegation-saying-he-is-innocent.html" target="_blank">Chairman Christian Ziegler </a>in a special vote on Monday as police investigate a rape accusation against him — a move that came a week before Gov. Ron DeSantis competes in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucus.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2024-01-08/florida-republicans-oust-state-party-chairman-facing-rape-allegations-in-critical-election-year.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-20/disneylands-60b-expansion-means-parks-in-hong-kong-and-shanghai-are-only-getting-bigger.html Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:33:56 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-20/disneylands-60b-expansion-means-parks-in-hong-kong-and-shanghai-are-only-getting-bigger.html AP Associated Press Now that Chinese tourists are venturing abroad again after the pandemic, the new World of Frozen attraction is meant to be a game changer for a theme park that has run losses for years Now that Chinese tourists are venturing abroad again after the pandemic, the new World of Frozen attraction is meant to be a game changer for a theme park that has run losses for years Disney World Hong Kong China Shanghái TYRONE SIU (Reuters) Visitors stands in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland Visitors stands in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland, China October 13, 2023. Visitors stands in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland, China October 13, 2023. <p>Hong Kong Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction on Monday, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides, some lining up for hours to get an early start. Based on Disney’s wildly popular Frozen animation film, the new section of the park features landscapes and characters from the movie and two new rides, a roller coaster and a boat ride that takes visitors through different scenes featured in the film.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-20/disneylands-60b-expansion-means-parks-in-hong-kong-and-shanghai-are-only-getting-bigger.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-14/disney-says-it-has-40-billion-economic-impact-in-florida-as-it-battles-desantis-in-court.html Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:34:41 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-14/disney-says-it-has-40-billion-economic-impact-in-florida-as-it-battles-desantis-in-court.html AP Associated Press The company has shown a willingness to pull back investing an additional $17 billion over the next decade in central Florida, as planned The company has shown a willingness to pull back investing an additional $17 billion over the next decade in central Florida, as planned Disney World Ron DeSantis Florida Orlando CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH (EFE) Walt Disney World gateways Cars pass under one of the Walt Disney World gateways in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, 03 November 2023. Cars pass under one of the Walt Disney World gateways in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, 03 November 2023. <p>Disney on Tuesday released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion as <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-27/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town-desantis-takes-over-disney-district-punishing-company.html">it battles Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees over their takeover of the district</a> that governs the entertainment company’s massive resort in central Florida.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-14/disney-says-it-has-40-billion-economic-impact-in-florida-as-it-battles-desantis-in-court.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-06/morale-down-cronyism-up-after-desantis-takeover-of-disney-world-government-ex-employees-say.html Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:00:03 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-06/morale-down-cronyism-up-after-desantis-takeover-of-disney-world-government-ex-employees-say.html AP Associated Press More than 30 out of about 390 employees have left raising concerns that decades of institutional knowledge is departing with them, along with a reputation for a well-run government More than 30 out of about 390 employees have left raising concerns that decades of institutional knowledge is departing with them, along with a reputation for a well-run government América Disney World Ron DeSantis Florida Orlando CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH (EFE) Walt Disney World gateways Cars pass under one of the Walt Disney World gateways in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, 03 November 2023. Cars pass under one of the Walt Disney World gateways in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, 03 November 2023. <p>Morale and trust within the Walt Disney World government has deteriorated since allies of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-09/desantis-nears-takeover-of-disney-government-in-florida.html">Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took it over earlier this year</a>, according to many employees who have departed in recent months saying the governing district has been politicized and cronyism now permeates the organization.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-11-06/morale-down-cronyism-up-after-desantis-takeover-of-disney-world-government-ex-employees-say.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-18/stalled-contract-jeopardizes-relations-between-new-disney-governing-body-and-firefighters.html Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:17:27 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-18/stalled-contract-jeopardizes-relations-between-new-disney-governing-body-and-firefighters.html AP Associated Press After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Disney’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms. But that warm relationship is in jeopardy After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Disney’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms. But that warm relationship is in jeopardy América Disney World Florida Ron DeSantis Walt Disney John Raoux (AP) disney Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform during a parade at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in 2020. Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform during a parade at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in 2020. <p>After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-09/desantis-nears-takeover-of-disney-government-in-florida.html" target="_blank">took over Walt Disney World’s governing district </a>earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms. But that warm relationship is in jeopardy as a new district administrator has reopened negotiations on a contract that was approved last month by the unionized firefighters, promising pay raises and more manpower.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-18/stalled-contract-jeopardizes-relations-between-new-disney-governing-body-and-firefighters.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-12/us-companies-celebrating-pride-month-are-facing-harassment.html Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:51:14 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-12/us-companies-celebrating-pride-month-are-facing-harassment.html Miguel Jiménez Cabeza Numerous companies that openly support LGBTQ+ groups have been subjected to boycotts, in a conservative offensive against inclusivity and sustainability Numerous companies that openly support LGBTQ+ groups have been subjected to boycotts, in a conservative offensive against inclusivity and sustainability Disney World Ron DeSantis Florida Texas América Donald Trump Lynne Sladky (AP) Police officers stand outside a Target store as a group of people protest across the street Police officers protect a Target store in Miami in the face of protests called against the company by conservative groups over its support for LGBTQ+ rights. Police officers protect a Target store in Miami in the face of protests called against the company by conservative groups over its support for LGBTQ+ rights. <p>Defending the rights of the LGTBQ+ community is <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-05/pride-becomes-a-minefield-for-big-companies-but-many-continue-their-support.html" target="_blank">becoming a high-risk activity for some American companies</a>. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis initially started this trend with his harassment of Disney, while conservative groups are now targeting numerous companies with harassment and calls for boycotts over their inclusive policies or messages.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-06-12/us-companies-celebrating-pride-month-are-facing-harassment.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-04-26/disney-sues-ron-desantis-calling-park-takeover-retaliation.html Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:46:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-04-26/disney-sues-ron-desantis-calling-park-takeover-retaliation.html AP Associated Press The company alleges that the Florida governor waged a ‘targeted campaign of government retaliation’ after Disney opposed a law critics call ‘Don’t Say Gay’ The company alleges that the Florida governor waged a ‘targeted campaign of government retaliation’ after Disney opposed a law critics call ‘Don’t Say Gay’ América Ron DeSantis Disney World Florida BRYAN R. SMITH (AFP) Disney Visitors walk along Main Street at The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in 2022. Visitors walk along Main Street at The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in 2022. <p>Disney sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-04-20/florida-expands-dont-say-gay-house-oks-anti-lgbtq-bills.html">law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”</a></p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-04-26/disney-sues-ron-desantis-calling-park-takeover-retaliation.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-22/ron-desantis-to-expand-dont-say-gay-law-to-all-grades.html Wed, 22 Mar 2023 23:23:14 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-22/ron-desantis-to-expand-dont-say-gay-law-to-all-grades.html AP Associated Press The administration of Florida is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12 The administration of Florida is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12 Ron DeSantis Florida Disney World Kathryn Gamble (Bloomberg) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Attends Freedom Blueprint Event Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, speaks during a Freedom Blueprint event in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 10, 2023. Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, speaks during a Freedom Blueprint event in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 10, 2023. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/BRTI27PBRJMUDFSRCCAHD5A7CA.jpg" width="2000" height="1334" alt="Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida, speaks during a Freedom Blueprint event in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 10, 2023."></img><p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-14/florida-advances-bills-on-gender-identity-and-defamation.html">“Don’t Say Gay”</a> as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-03-22/ron-desantis-to-expand-dont-say-gay-law-to-all-grades.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-27/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town-desantis-takes-over-disney-district-punishing-company.html Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:16:39 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-27/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town-desantis-takes-over-disney-district-punishing-company.html AP Associated Press ‘Today the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end,’ he said at a bill signing ceremony in Lake Buena Vista ‘Today the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end,’ he said at a bill signing ceremony in Lake Buena Vista Orlando Disney Magical World Disney World Florida Ron DeSantis Walt Disney Wilfredo Lee (AP) Ron DeSantis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks, Feb. 15, 2023, at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks, Feb. 15, 2023, at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla. <p>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-10/desantis-to-run-disney-district-after-dont-say-gay-feud.html" target="_blank">punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.</a> The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling theme park properties in Florida.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-27/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town-desantis-takes-over-disney-district-punishing-company.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-21/alligator-kills-85-year-old-florida-woman-as-she-walked-dog.html Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:11:25 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-21/alligator-kills-85-year-old-florida-woman-as-she-walked-dog.html AP Associated Press A trapper later tracked down the gator and deputies helped get it on a truck A trapper later tracked down the gator and deputies helped get it on a truck Walt Disney América Disney World Florida Nebraska Rebecca Blackwell (AP) Alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman as she walked dog Seminole alligator wrestler Billy Walker, of the Big Cypress Reservation, sticks his hand in an alligator's mouth after tiring it out, in a demonstration as part of the three-day Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Seminole alligator wrestler Billy Walker, of the Big Cypress Reservation, sticks his hand in an alligator's mouth after tiring it out, in a demonstration as part of the three-day Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow, Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. <p>An 85-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while walking her dog in a senior living community on <a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/florida/#?rel=arch" target="_blank">Florida</a>’s Atlantic Coast, officials said. The woman was walking her dog on Monday afternoon beside a canal in Spanish Lakes Fairway near Fort Pierce when the nearly 11-foot (3.3-meters) gator attacked the dog, St. Lucie Sheriff Ken Mascara said.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-21/alligator-kills-85-year-old-florida-woman-as-she-walked-dog.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-10/desantis-to-run-disney-district-after-dont-say-gay-feud.html Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:39:33 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-10/desantis-to-run-disney-district-after-dont-say-gay-feud.html AP Associated Press The vote on the Disney bill ended a special legislative session focused on the conservative agenda of the governor The vote on the Disney bill ended a special legislative session focused on the conservative agenda of the governor América Disney World Florida Ron DeSantis Walt Disney Marta Lavandier (AP) Ron DeSantis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis listens to others during a news conference where he spoke of new law enforcement legislation that will be introduced during the upcoming session, Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis listens to others during a news conference where he spoke of new law enforcement legislation that will be introduced during the upcoming session, Jan. 26, 2023, in Miami. <p>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district after Senate Republicans approved a bill Friday punishing the company over its opposition to the law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-10/desantis-to-run-disney-district-after-dont-say-gay-feud.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-09/desantis-nears-takeover-of-disney-government-in-florida.html Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:03:24 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-09/desantis-nears-takeover-of-disney-government-in-florida.html AP Associated Press The bill would leave the district intact but would change its name and require DeSantis to appoint a five-member governing board The bill would leave the district intact but would change its name and require DeSantis to appoint a five-member governing board Walt Disney Internet Group América Disney World Florida Ron DeSantis Walt Disney GREGG NEWTON (AFP) In this file photo taken on July 11, 2020, visitors drive past a sign welcoming them to Walt Disney World on the first day of reopening of the iconic Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida. In this file photo taken on July 11, 2020, visitors drive past a sign welcoming them to Walt Disney World on the first day of reopening of the iconic Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida. <p>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis moved closer to taking over Walt Disney World’s self-governing district Thursday after House Republicans approved legislation meant to punish the company over its opposition to the law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-09/desantis-nears-takeover-of-disney-government-in-florida.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-02-09/florida-gop-advances-disney-district-migrant-flight-bills.html Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:49:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-02-09/florida-gop-advances-disney-district-migrant-flight-bills.html AP Associated Press The bills, part of a hastily called special legislative session in the GOP-controlled statehouse, are key priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis The bills, part of a hastily called special legislative session in the GOP-controlled statehouse, are key priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis América Disney World Florida Ron DeSantis Walt Disney John Raoux (AP) In this Jan. 9, 2019 photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In this Jan. 9, 2019 photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. <p>Florida lawmakers advanced proposals on Wednesday to strip Disney of its self-governing status, expand a controversial migrant transportation program and strengthen prosecutions tied to the state’s election police unit.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-02-09/florida-gop-advances-disney-district-migrant-flight-bills.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-06/florida-begins-session-on-disney-district-migrant-flights.html Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:15:26 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-06/florida-begins-session-on-disney-district-migrant-flights.html AP Associated Press Republican leaders of the statehouse, in coordination with Governor DeSantis, ordered the legislature to convene in a special session to restructure the Reedy Creek Improvement District Republican leaders of the statehouse, in coordination with Governor DeSantis, ordered the legislature to convene in a special session to restructure the Reedy Creek Improvement District América Disney World Florida Massachusetts Ron DeSantis Texas Walt Disney Ted Shaffrey (AP) People visit Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Friday, April 22, 2022. People visit Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Friday, April 22, 2022. <p>Florida lawmakers met Monday to begin a state takeover of<a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2022-04-25/disney-faces-payback-for-criticizing-floridas-dont-say-gay-law.html" target="_blank"> Walt Disney World’s self-governing district</a> and expand a migrant relocation program, key conservative priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of his expected White House run.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-06/florida-begins-session-on-disney-district-migrant-flights.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-04/florida-lawmakers-to-meet-next-week-on-disney-immigration.html Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:17:29 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-04/florida-lawmakers-to-meet-next-week-on-disney-immigration.html AP Associated Press The agenda marks a sustained focus from DeSantis on issues such as immigration, election fraud, gender and sexuality The agenda marks a sustained focus from DeSantis on issues such as immigration, election fraud, gender and sexuality América Disney World Florida Ron DeSantis Walt Disney Ted Shaffrey (AP) People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 18, 2022. People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 18, 2022. <p>Florida lawmakers will meet next week to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and debate proposals on immigration and election crimes, as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to leverage national political fissures ahead of an expected White House run.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-02-04/florida-lawmakers-to-meet-next-week-on-disney-immigration.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>