Company Town
Florida’s Senate on Wednesday voted to dissolve the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allows Disney to function as its own government.
April 21, 2022
The lawsuit is the latest fallout amid the culture war between Walt Disney Co. and Florida over the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
May 4, 2022
California
Walt Disney World officials say they have killed plans to compete with Orange County, Fla., and other governments for federally regulated tax-exempt bonds Disney had hoped to use for sewage treatment.
Dec. 13, 1990
Business
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week declared Walt Disney Co.’s ‘corporate kingdom’ in Florida is over. What does that actually mean?
March 1, 2023
Florida Republicans aiming to punish Disney have hit their own voters instead.
April 25, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida has said that he does not support companies like Disney having special privileges under state law
April 1, 2022
World & Nation
The chairman of the Walt Disney Co. on Friday said the government of Orlando is incompetent, but later apologized for the off-the-cuff remark.
May 12, 1990
Florida lawmakers will meet next week to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and debate proposals on immigration and election policy.
Feb. 3, 2023
Disney filed counterclaims in its Florida legal dispute, seeking damages after DeSantis allies sought to strip its special privileges covering Walt Disney World.
Aug. 18, 2023
* According to The Times (“Disney Plan Over Main Hurdle,” June 23), Disney expects city, state and federal agencies to pay about $800 million to cover some of the costs of the amusement park’s expansion in Anaheim.
July 18, 1993