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Meet the “Politically Connected Republican Allies” DeSantis Appointed to the Disney World District Board

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Things are CHANGING for the House of Mouse.

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Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District has been changed in some key ways. Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that changes the name of the District, alters some of the District’s powers and responsibilities, and replaces the Board of Supervisors with individuals appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. And DeSantis has already appointed some individuals to the new Board. Just who are they? Let’s take a look!

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Governor Ron DeSantis Names NEW Board Members for Disney World District

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If you’ve been following along with the situation between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, then you know that a LOT has happened in the past year.

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After Disney spoke out against the Parental Rights in Education Bill (also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill), DeSantis took steps to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which is the governing body that oversees Disney World directly. After a long battle back and forth, the district has been renamed and new regulations have been outlined going forward…including a changing of the board members.

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Governor DeSantis Details Conversation With Bob Chapek Over Disney’s “Don’t Say Gay” Response

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The battle over Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) has come to an end — at least for now.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on February 27th effectively ending RCID as we know it. Many have wondered if this was a result of Disney’s response to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, called the “Don’t Say Gay” law by critics. At first, then-CEO Bob Chapek chose not to make a statement about the bill, but ultimately did — and according to the governor, Chapek faced immense pressure to do so.

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“There’s a New Sheriff in Town” — Florida Governor DeSantis Ends Disney’s Reedy Creek District

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Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have been battling over Orlando’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) for the better part of a year, and it seems as though the battle may be over — at least for now.

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After much anticipation, we finally have an update on the status of the bill that could change Disney’s special district from here on out.

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Why Disney Might NOT Fight the Death of Reedy Creek

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Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (“RCID”) has essentially died (in some ways) thanks to a bill passed by the Florida legislature. But Disney’s not going down without a fight, right? Well…it’s not that simple.

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For over 50 years, the established RCID structure has given Disney a lot of power over the land on which it operates in Orlando, Florida. As the majority landowner, Disney has been able to select people “friendly” to the Company to serve on the Board of Supervisors that makes critical decisions related to the land that is home to Disney World’s theme parks. Key parts of that structure will be changing soon, and Disney might just “let it happen.” Here’s why.

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Disney World’s Reedy Creek Has DIED — Here’s What Happens Next

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The battle surrounding Disney’s Reedy Creek District has only just begun.

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The Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District — “the District”) previously gave Disney a substantial amount of control over the land it sits on — it worked that way for 50+ years. But now things have changed. In the aftermath of the friction between Disney and Florida Governor Ron Desantis over Disney’s reaction to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, the Florida legislature and DeSantis signed a bill into law that was going to dissolve RCID in June of 2023. Plans later changed and while the District itself has continued, it now has a new Board appointed by the Governor (not voted in by Disney) and is subject to new rules. But that’s not the end of the story.

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“Florida’s Attempt to Silence Critical and Independent Speech and Thought” — What Lawmakers Are Saying About Proposed Reedy Creek Changes

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The future of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District still hangs in the air after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis filed a bill that would change how the self-governing district operates.

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We shared Disney’s response to the new legislation, but now it appears other Florida lawmakers have spoken out to criticize the bill as well — in the form of proposed amendments. Here’s what we know.

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Big Update on the Future of Disney’s Reedy Creek District

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For years, the Reedy Creek Improvement District (“RCID”) structure has allowed Disney to have a great amount of power and control over the land on which it operates in Florida. But all that could be changing soon.

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Following Disney’s criticism of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, a law was passed that will dissolve the RCID in June of 2023. Just what will replace this district, and will Disney still have a large amount of control or will the state take over in a bigger way? We could be getting a BIG update soon.

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How Important Is Disney’s Relationship with Ron DeSantis for the Future of the Parks?

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Could Disney be headed toward a massive “disaster“? 

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Though Disney’s princesses may often get their “happily ever after,” Disney’s own relationship with Florida politicians, especially Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is suffering from some severe challenges and things could be getting worse. How critical is Disney’s relationship with DeSantis and where could it be heading in the next few months/years? We’re sharing ALL of the information you need to know right here.

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Disney Takes BIG Steps Toward Future Parks Amid Reedy Creek Drama

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Things are changing at Disney World in a big way.

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We’ve already seen updated rules announced for Annual Passholders when it comes to Park Passes, changes made to hotel parking fees, and even Genie+ adjustments. But there could be many more changes on the way with the impending dissolution of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District and Disney’s ongoing battles with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Now, it seems Disney is taking some steps to hopefully “secure” certain parts of its future and maybe even set things up to build NEW parks. Let’s break it all down here!

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