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WHY DISNEY WORLD HAS A SELF-GOVERNING DISTRICT — AND WHY DESANTIS WANTS TO END
IT

DeSantis and Disney have been feuding for months over Florida’s “Parental Rights
in Education” bill.



The newly painted Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is
seen with the the crest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the theme park
Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. | John Raoux/AP Photo

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ battle with the Walt Disney Co.
intensified after he pushed state lawmakers to strip the California-based
entertainment giant of a special status that allows the company to essentially
operate its own government in Central Florida.




WHAT IS THE GOP GOVERNOR DOING?

DeSantis on Tuesday announced that Florida’s GOP-controlled Legislature would be
considering legislation that would sunset “special districts” formed in the
state prior to 1968. This includes the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the
25,000-acre development in Central Florida that houses Disney’s theme park.
Lawmakers will also seek to eliminate Disney’s exemption to a previously-
approved law aimed at cracking down on tech companies.



When asked why this measure was brought to the special session, DeSantis’ deputy
press secretary Bryan Griffin responded that it was about leveling “the playing
field for businesses in Florida.”


WHY IS DESANTIS TRYING TO ELIMINATE SPECIAL DISTRICTS?

DeSantis and Disney have been feuding for months over Florida’s “Parental Rights
in Education” bill, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by opponents. The bill bans
classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation from
kindergarten through third grade.

While Disney was silent as lawmakers debated the measure, the company voiced
strong opposition after Florida approved the bill in March. Other LGBTQ
supporters have also denounced the bill, including President Joe Biden, and have
said it could leave students open to bullying and even suicide.

Disney urged for the repeal of the bill and went so far as to halt all political
contributions to Florida’s elected officials.

But the move by DeSantis, a likely 2024 contender, and the Republican
Legislature represents a major escalation in the fight. It essentially moves
from rhetoric to hitting the company’s pocketbook.


WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH SPECIAL DISTRICTS?

Walt Disney Co. proposed the Reedy Creek Improvement District in the mid-1960s
in a remote area of Orange and Osceola counties. It allows Disney to operate
like its own county government and is responsible for municipal services such as
power, water, fire prevention and road maintenance. It also means Disney doesn’t
need approval from local planning commissions if it wants to build new
structures.





The reason special districts were created was so taxpayers who don’t benefit
from the services of the special district aren’t required to pay for it through
taxes.

A huge benefit of special districts is making tax-exempt purchases for the
services they provide and issuing municipal bonds for major infrastructure
projects at a much lower interest rate, said Chris Lyon, an attorney who deals
with special districts.

The measure lawmakers are considering would not permanently terminate the Reedy
Creek Improvement District, but it would phase it out on June 1, 2023, and allow
the special district to reestablish on or after that date.

If legislators approve the bill, as is expected, Disney would be able to go to
the state Legislature in Tallahassee next year and request it be reestablished,
likely under more limited capabilities and powers.


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