Disney, Florida Gov. DeSantis-backed board reach settlement in lawsuit

Disney and a Central Florida tourism board backed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reached a settlement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls the special governing district that encompasses the Walt Disney World Resort.

We are pleased to put an end to all litigation pending in state court in Florida between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District," Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle told FOX Business in a statement.

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District was created to bring public accountability and transparency to one of Florida's most important destinations," the board's vice chair Charbel Barakat told FOX Business in a statement. "We're proud of the landmark work the District has accomplished and look forward to what lies ahead.

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