Posted on Feb 28, 2023
How (and why) Gov. Ron DeSantis took control over Disney World's special district
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday to take control of municipal services and development for the special zone encompassing Walt Disney World. The move deals a major blow to the company's ability to operate with autonomy.
DeSantis says that the special district surrounding Disney World has enabled the park to unfairly skirt local rules and building codes.
But DeSantis' critics say the bill looks like retaliation for a growing feud between Disney and the governor, which hit a tipping point last year. DeSantis said Disney "crossed the line" by opposing an education bill that restricts classroom discussion around gender identity and sexual orientation.
Here's a rundown of the situation.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday to take control of municipal services and development for the special zone encompassing Walt Disney World. The move deals a major blow to the company's ability to operate with autonomy.
DeSantis says that the special district surrounding Disney World has enabled the park to unfairly skirt local rules and building codes.
But DeSantis' critics say the bill looks like retaliation for a growing feud between Disney and the governor, which hit a tipping point last year. DeSantis said Disney "crossed the line" by opposing an education bill that restricts classroom discussion around gender identity and sexual orientation.
Here's a rundown of the situation.
How (and why) Gov. Ron DeSantis took control over Disney World's special district
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Regardless of the reason for the bill, the fact that Disney was living a different set of rules than the rest of the state is wrong.
When Disney was designed and the deal was struck Florida was not the state it is now, it is now much more populated with a great deal of commerce. Why should any one Company enjoy their own rules while those outside the gate do not reap the benefit.
In fact there is very much a disparity between the two. Other than the Developments and timeshares, the locals live at the poverty line. So let’s be fare.
When Disney was designed and the deal was struck Florida was not the state it is now, it is now much more populated with a great deal of commerce. Why should any one Company enjoy their own rules while those outside the gate do not reap the benefit.
In fact there is very much a disparity between the two. Other than the Developments and timeshares, the locals live at the poverty line. So let’s be fare.
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