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The battle for control over Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District has seemingly come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of the ripple effects.
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And now, in the wake of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement naming the district’s new board members, one Disney executive has shared some insight.Â
The DeSantis v. Disney debacle has been going on for OVER a year.
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What was once a relatively amicable relationship (at least from the outside) swiftly turned into a political battle for the ages. So just what led to Disney’s big fights with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the massive changes made to Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, and other fights between the two sides? We have a FULL breakdown for you here.
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.
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.
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.
Could Disney be headed toward a massive “disaster“?Â
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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.
Disney is no stranger to lawsuits, but things don’t always work out so well for the Mouse.
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We’ve seen Disney get involved in lawsuits over COVID-19 allegations related to Disney Cruise Line, a property tax appraisal, and, most recently the Genie+ system. Many times Disney’s lawyers work diligently to get a positive outcome for the Company, as you might expect. But sometimes things don’t quite go how Disney would have hoped. That’s right folks, sometimes Disney has been sued and LOST.
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