Disney’s relationship with the state of Florida has been a whirlwind, to say the least.

Reedy Creek Improvement District

Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been in a battle for control over the former Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District since a bill was introduced (and later signed into law) to dissolve the district and its special tax status. Since then, DeSatis and his appointed board have been in control over the district. Florida Democratic state senator Linda Stewart stated that the law that would dissolve Reedy Creek “is a tax increase” and that she didn’t “think [DeSantis] understood how badly this could go for the state of Florida and the counties and the cities.” Now, we’re hearing more from Stewart.

According to News6WKMG reporter Landon McReynolds, Sen. Linda Stewart is preparing to file a bill that could TERMINATE the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District… as it existed before February 23rd, 2023, when DeSantis’s board officially took over.

Obtained via ClickOrlando Livestream

Yes, this means that the Reedy Creek Improvement District could make a comeback.

Reedy Creek Improvement District

Section 3 of the bill currently states, “The offices and terms of all members of the Board of Supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District existing as of the effective date of this act shall end as of the effective date of this act, but such members may continue to serve until a successor in office is appointed and qualified.”

New: State Senator Linda Stewart is preparing to file a bill that looks to terminate the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and bring back the Reedy Creek Improvement District as it existed as of Feb. 26, 2023. pic.twitter.com/1zFx2MsEBE

— Landon McReynolds (@LandonProducer) November 28, 2023

Whew! This is BIG news! Will the months-long battle for control over the district between Disney and DeSantis finally come to an end? We’ll have to wait and see!

Reedy Creek

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