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“We’re Not Going to Have a Corporation Controlling Its Own Government” — Governor DeSantis Comments on the Future of Disney’s Reedy Creek District

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A big update about the future of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (“RCID”) could be on the way soon.

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The RCID — which essentially functions as its own county and has given Disney a large amount of control over the land on which it operates in Orlando — is set to be dissolved on June 1st, 2023 due to a law passed by the Florida legislature. A spokesperson for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis previously indicated that he expects a bill related to the RCID to be discussed next week in a special legislative session and now we’ve got another update on the situation.

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Why June 1st Could Determine Disney World’s Future

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There’s a massive question mark in Disney World’s future.

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No, it doesn’t have to do with the new lands teased for the parks, the transformations going on in places like EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, or even potential changes to the Park Pass system. No, an even bigger part of Disney World — critical to the way the Company has operated for the past 50 years in Florida — is at risk of seriously changing.

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“We Don’t Have a Choice” — Update on Disney’s Reedy Creek Drama from the District’s Leaders

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The future of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District hangs in the air, and with the official date of dissolution drawing closer every day, many are wondering what exactly will happen with its special tax status.

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Disney has taken steps to secure parts of the district’s future after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other state legislators voted to dissolve Reedy Creek (with DeSantis’ communications director later stating, “The corporate kingdom has come to an end”.) That hasn’t fazed district leaders are continuing with their everyday tasks — discussing various changes and improvements being made on Disney World property.

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“The Corporate Kingdom Has Come to an End” — Updates on Disney World’s Reedy Creek District

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Disney could be headed toward some MAJOR changes in 2023.

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Bob Iger is back as CEO, a proxy battle is underway related to seats on Disney’s Board of Directors, and NEW attractions will be opening soon. But, for today we’re focusing on another situation that is plagued with uncertainty and could significantly impact Disney’s way of operating.

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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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Plans Announced for the Dissolution of Disney’s Reedy Creek District By Governor Ron DeSantis

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If you’ve been in tune with Disney World news in the past few months, then you probably know about the Reedy Creek Improvement District saga.

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For many years, Disney World has had its own government, known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), but in 2022 after a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the governor made a move to dissolve the district. Since then, we’ve been watching to see what comes next for Disney, and now we’ve got an update.

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The Latest UPDATE on the Dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek District

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Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District has essentially functioned as its own county government for decades — but that could all change soon.

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After Disney condemned Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill (which has since become law and dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by critics), the Florida legislature passed another law — one that would dissolve Reedy Creek in June of this year. Now that the new year is here, what does that mean for the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District? Here are the latest updates.

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“Chapek Screwed Up” But DeSantis Won’t Back Down on Disney’s Reedy Creek District

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Time is ticking for Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID).

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For years, this district has essentially allowed Disney World to function as its own county government. The arrangement has let Disney World have a huge amount of power and control over the land on which it operates in Orlando. But following Disney’s negative comments about Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill (what critics call “Don’t Say Gay”) the Florida legislature passed a law that will strip Disney of those powers and dissolve the RCID in June of 2023. With 2023 rapidly approaching, what’s the latest update on the dissolution, and will Disney be able to “save” its district in some way? Here’s what we know.

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“Swift and Severe” Harm Hit Disney Following “Don’t Say Gay” Debacle, According to Investor Lawsuit

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Disney has been the subject of a few lawsuits lately, and now another has hit the Company.

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We’ve already seen a lawsuit filed regarding Magic Key Passes and the Park Pass system in California, Annual Passes and the Park Pass system in Florida, and the Genie/Genie+ system. Now, another lawsuit has hit the Mouse, and it comes from an investor.

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