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Disney Canceled a $1 Billion Project in Orlando. So What Happens To All That Land?

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Disney recently made a HUGE announcement about a $1 billion project it had planned for the Lake Nona area of Orlando.

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In 2021, Disney purchased around 60 acres of land in Lake Nona, calling it a “regional campus” for thousands of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products team members (some would even relocate from California to Florida). The timeline for the project was extended, but then Disney announced it would not move forward with that project. So what’s going to happen to all that land the company purchased? Well, we have SOME idea.

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Disney Cancels Billion-Dollar Project in Orlando

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Disney has just announced a major update on a BILLION dollar construction project it had planned for the Orlando area.

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Some time ago, Disney announced plans for a new campus in Lake Nona, a suburb of Orlando, FL. It was expected that the project could cost $1.3 billion to build (according to the Orlando Business Journal) and it was set to become home to a “regional campus” for THOUSANDS of Disney employees (some would relocate from California to Florida). The timeline for the project had been extended previously but now it’s hit a major stopping point.

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This One-of-a-Kind Roller Coaster Is Only a 10-Minute Drive from Disney World

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Florida is home to seemingly endless theme parks and attractions, from Disney World to Universal to Sea World, and more.

Disney World is only one of many Florida theme parks!

Fun Spot America Kissimmee is yet another Florida theme park that thrill-seekers and theme park lovers visit to experience its roller coasters and attractions. Fun Spot Kissimmee boasts a very unique roller coaster — the Mine Blower. Mine Blower is currently the only wooden roller coaster in Florida with a “Zero G Barrel Roll,” which is basically when the coaster track spirals 360º while cresting a hill on the track. Now, this coaster is going to change!

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Could Change How Disney World Rides Are Inspected

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There’s an ongoing battle to control the land that’s home to Disney World, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis isn’t done making moves yet.

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The Reedy Creek Improvement District that governs the land including and around Disney World was recently renamed the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. CFTOD was given a new board — filled with members appointed by DeSantis — and since that board has been meeting, we’ve heard regular updates about legal action that could be taken against Disney or new rules that could be imposed in the district to strip Disney of some of its powers. And now, there’s a new update.

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Disney on Ice Is Coming to Orlando SOON — Come Check It Out With Us!

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Disney has some fun and exciting shows!

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Earlier this year we mentioned that Disney was bringing their Frozen and Encanto Disney on Ice show to a city near you, and it will be in Orlando soon! We checked it out during a different date on the tour, and couldn’t wait to share it with you!

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Your Favorite Disney Musical Could Be Coming to Central Florida!

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What’s better than watching a Disney production?

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Whether you’re catching entertainment at Disney World or Disneyland, watching a Disney movie, or seeing the latest Disney on Broadway play, there’s just something about being transported to a different world — even if it’s just for a couple of hours. And now, you can catch multiple Disney shows in celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary!

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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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