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The settlement underscores that Disney will now be treated like any other corporation in Florida—subject to the same laws and regulations without special privileges. As part of the agreement, both Disney and the Florida authorities will cease legal actions against each other, paving the way for normal business operations and future economic development.

The Media's Miscalculations and Disney’s Strategic Move

Throughout this battle, mainstream media outlets consistently painted Disney as the underdog winning a moral victory against Florida’s government. Headlines suggested Disney had secretly out-negotiated DeSantis and was emboldened by its perceived success. However, the recent developments reveal that those narratives were false.